EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 27

: The Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS) is tasked to include the study and understanding of human rights in the curricula of all educational levels in the country.
: Basic knowledge on human rights should be included in the qualifying examinations for government service as required by the Civil Service Commission.
: Principles include the inherent dignity and rights of all persons, the criminality of torture and extrajudicial acts, legality of arrest and detention, the Bill of Rights, humane treatment of prisoners, and applicable provisions of the Revised Penal Code and related laws.
: They are crimes punishable by Philippine laws under any and all circumstances.
: Yes, anyone may question the legality of an arrest or detention before the appropriate court.
: Juvenile prisoners should be kept separate from adult prisoners, the different sexes should be kept apart, and visits from parents and friends should be permitted under proper regulations.
: Subjects or courses dealing with international conventions, agreements, declarations, or covenants on human rights ratified by the Philippines or to which it is a signatory may be included.
: The Ministry should consult and coordinate with the Presidential Committee on Human Rights.
: It took effect immediately upon issuance on July 4, 1986.