Purpose and constitutional basis
- The proclamation affirms that the Constitution ordains a society where the rule of law and justice prevail.
- It declares that the rule of law ensures the orderly enjoyment of rights and freedoms and helps secure national development, economic progress, and political stability.
- It states that government must promote awareness and respect for the rule of law and understanding for everyone, especially as part of youth value formation.
- It links the observance to the Action Program for Judicial Reform initiated by Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide, Jr., including the teaching of respect for the rule of law and the workings of the judiciary in elementary and high school curricula.
- It recognizes the mandate of the Department of Education to implement programs that enhance values formation among elementary and high school students.
Declared annual observance
- September of every year is declared “Rule of Law Month.”
- The proclamation directs that the Rule of Law Month be observed annually throughout September.
Department of Education implementation duties
- The Department of Education shall implement programs and activities in observance of Rule of Law Month.
- The proclamation requires the Department of Education to coordinate its programs and activities for Rule of Law Month with the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
Governing authority and coordination
- The proclamation orders the Department of Education to coordinate observance activities with the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
- The proclamation treats Supreme Court coordination as a continuing requirement for the Department of Education for each annual observance in September.