SB 618

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 15, 2025

Bangsamoro History, Culture, and Identity Studies Act

An Act Providing for the Integration of Bangsamoro History, Culture, and Identity in the Study of Philippine History in Basic Education

In plain language

The bill requires all Philippine history classes in elementary and high schools to teach about Bangsamoro history, culture, and identity, with materials prepared in consultation with the Bangsamoro Commission and experts on the Mindanao peace process.

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Author · Senator

Robinhood Padilla
SenatorRobinhood Padilla
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Subjects

Bangsamoro History, Culture and IdentityPhilippine HistoryBasic Education/Basic Education Institutions

Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

SB 605· Filed Jul 15, 2025
Inclusion of Philippine History in the High School Curriculum
Pending in the committeeSen. Robinhood Padilla
HB 574· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Mandating the Inclusion of Philippine History as a Subject in the High School Curriculum
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-07-29Rep. Antonio L. Tinio +1
HB 2320· Filed Jul 28, 2025
An Act Providing for the Integration of Bangsamoro History, Culture, and Identity in the Study of Philippine History in Basic and Higher Education
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-08-04Rep. Bella Vanessa B. Suansing
HB 9742· Filed Jun 3, 2026
An Act Mandating the Teaching of Philippine History as a Separate Subject from Grades 7 to 10 in Junior High School and Grades 11 and 12 in Senior High School in Public and Private Educational Institutions and for Other Purposes
Pending First ReadingRep. Arnan C. Panaligan
HB 5466· Filed Oct 10, 2025
An Act Mandating the Teaching of Local History, Culture, Language, and Arts in Elementary Education to Promote Pride of Place and Strengthen National Identity, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-10-13Rep. Ann Matibag

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SBN-618 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch