Title
Declaring September as Rule of Law Month
Law
Proclamation No. 713
Decision Date
Sep 22, 2004
Proclamation No. 713 declares September as "Rule of Law Month" in the Philippines, aiming to promote awareness and respect for the rule of law and justice through the integration of teaching in school curricula and implementation of programs by the Department of Education.

Questions (Republic Act No. 3679)

Proclamation No. 713 states that the President acted “by virtue of the powers vested in me by law,” and it is grounded on constitutional policies promoting the rule of law and justice.

To promote awareness and respect for the rule of law and to ensure understanding by everyone, especially for value formation of the youth, by instituting programs and activities during September each year.

It states that the rule of law ensures orderly enjoyment of rights and freedoms and secures attainment of national development, economic progress, and political stability.

That the Constitution ordains a society where the rule of law and justice prevail.

The Action Program for Judicial Reform initiated by Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide, Jr.

Integrating teaching of respect for the rule of law and the workings of the judiciary in elementary and high school curricula.

DepEd is tasked to implement programs and activities in observance of Rule of Law Month as part of values formation for elementary and high school students.

DepEd shall coordinate its programs and activities for the Rule of Law Month with the Supreme Court of the Philippines.

No. It generally directs DepEd to implement programs and activities, but it does not enumerate specific curriculum content or detailed activities in the text provided.

September of every year is declared as “Rule of Law Month.”

Because government is duty-bound to promote awareness and respect for the rule of law and understanding for everyone, especially as part of the value formation of the youth.

The Supreme Court of the Philippines, which DepEd must coordinate with for Rule of Law Month activities.

It identifies the primary educational setting where respect for the rule of law and understanding of the judiciary should be integrated to build constituencies for reforms in justice delivery.

It is intended for everyone, but it specifically highlights the youth as a key focus through values formation.


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