Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11476)
The short title of Republic Act No. 11476 is the "GMRC and Value Education Act."
The primary purpose is institutionalizing Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) and Values Education in the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum to promote moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being among the youth.
GMRC refers to certain universally accepted basic social values and etiquette and proper modes of behavior that convey respect to those with whom one interacts.
GMRC is taught as a separate subject from Grades 1 to 6 and integrated into daily activities in kindergarten.
Values Education is taught as a separate subject from Grades 7 to 10.
Values Education shall be integrated in the teaching of other subjects in Grades 11 and 12.
It includes universal human, ethical, and moral values such as respect for oneself and others, intercultural diversity, gender equity, ecology, peace, justice, obedience to law, nationalism, global citizenship, patience, perseverance, honesty, integrity, and good faith.
The DepEd provides training for teachers and educators on GMRC and Values Education and supplies adequate and relevant instructional materials.
It is a collaborative action in the school community and among stakeholders to foster parental involvement and develop home-school partnerships for an inclusive values education framework.
The Department of Education (DepEd) is the lead agency in implementing the Act.
Examples include role playing, community immersion, teacher-parent collaborative learning activities, school-initiated values formation activities, simulated activities, and other forms of experiential learning.
The other parts or provisions that are not affected shall remain in full force and effect (separability clause).
It took effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.