Title
Integration of Filipino-Muslim and Indigenous History
Law
Republic Act No. 10908
Decision Date
Jul 21, 2016
The Integrated History Act of 2016 mandates the inclusion of Filipino-Muslim and Indigenous Peoples' history, culture, and identity in the Philippine education curriculum to foster a more inclusive national narrative.

Policy, purpose, inclusive history

  • Section 2 directs the integration of Filipino-Muslim and Indigenous Peoples history, culture, and identity into the grand narrative of Philippine history.
  • Section 2 states the ultimate objective of creating an inclusive history that accounts for all Filipinos.
  • Section 2 makes integration part of the study of Philippine history in both basic and higher education.

Curriculum integration requirement

  • Section 3 requires agencies concerned, in formulating the curriculum for an inclusive and integrative study of Philippine history, to integrate Filipino-Muslim and Indigenous Peoples history, culture, and identity.
  • Section 3 covers the writing, printing, and publication of textbook and other reading materials relative to Philippine history.
  • Section 3 requires agencies concerned to consult recognized experts on Filipino-Muslims and Indigenous Peoples history, culture and identity when formulating the curriculum and when producing curriculum materials.

Key content consultation rule

  • Section 3 establishes that curriculum formulation and Philippine-history materials must be guided by consultation with recognized experts on Filipino-Muslim and Indigenous Peoples history, culture, and identity.
  • Section 3 applies consultation to work tied to textbooks and other reading materials relative to Philippine history.
  • Section 3 anchors integration in the curriculum’s formulation process through expert consultation rather than unilateral curriculum design.

Repeal and separability

  • Section 4 repeals, revokes, or modifies any provision of law or regulation that is inconsistent with Republic Act No. 10908.
  • Section 5 provides that if any provision of Republic Act No. 10908 is declared unconstitutional or inoperative, the remaining provisions remain in force and effect (separability clause).

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