SB 849

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Aug 4, 2025

Media and Information Literacy Act

An Act Integrating Media and Information Literacy in Basic Education Curriculum

In plain language

The bill would make media and information literacy a required part of the Philippines’ basic‑education curriculum, with the Department of Education creating lessons on fact‑checking, source verification and online ethics, and reporting on progress to Congress.

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Author · Senator

Jinggoy Ejercito-Estrada
SenatorJose "Jinggoy" Ejercito-Estrada Jr
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Subjects

Media and Information Literacy

Official sources

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

HB 9775· Filed Jun 3, 2026
An Act Promoting Critical Media and Information Literacy in the Philippines and Prescribing Its Enhanced Inclusion in the Educational System and Curriculum in the Philippines, for Such Other Purposes, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending First ReadingRep. Ricardo Jr. S. Cruz
HB 4163· Filed Aug 28, 2025
An Act Institutionalizing Critical Media and Information Literacy in the Philippine Education System, Establishing the National Commission for Media Literacy, Defining Its Functions and Responsibilities, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Such Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-09-02Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas
HB 5209· Filed Oct 6, 2025
An Act Institutionalizing the Teaching of Media Literacy as Part of the Curriculum of Basic and Secondary Education, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-10-08Rep. Charisse Anne C. Hernandez
SB 1376· Filed Sep 10, 2025
Digital Literacy in Schools Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Jv Ejercito
HB 5517· Filed Oct 13, 2025
An Act Mandating the Integration of Digital Literacy Education in the Basic Education Curriculum, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-11-11Rep. Manuel "Manman" O. Ko

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SBN-849 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch