Institutionalizing Peace Education

Executive Order No. 570 anchors peace education on the constitutional policy of peace, equality, justice, and freedom.
Executive Order No. 570 ties peace education to the Government’s agenda for just, comprehensive and lasting peace.
Executive Order No. 570 recognizes Executive Order No. 3 (s. 2001) as directing peace advocacy and peace education programs.
Executive Order No. 570 also connects the initiative to the Government’s Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan 2004–2010 and to the United Nations Declaration and Programme of Action promoting a culture of peace.

Section 1 requires the Department of Education (DepEd) to mainstream peace education in education delivery.
Section 2 directs the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to mainstream peace education in teacher education.
Section 3 requires the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), in collaboration with DepEd and CHED, to strengthen linkage with private schools.
Section 4 mandates OPAPP, DepEd, and CHED to establish or enhance mechanisms and ensure appropriate funding for sustained implementation.

Section 1 requires DepEd to mainstream peace education in the basic formal and non-formal education curriculum.
Section 1 requires the use of existing peace education exemplars.
Section 1 requires the use of other peace related modules.
Section 1 requires DepEd to enhance the knowledge and capability of supervisors, teachers, and non-teaching personnel through the conduct of in-service trainings.

Section 2 requires CHED to introduce peace education in teacher education.
Section 2 requires CHED to mainstream peace education in teacher education.

Section 3 requires OPAPP to collaborate with DepEd and CHED.
Section 3 requires the collaborative effort to strengthen linkage with private schools for promoting peace education.

Section 4 requires OPAPP, DepEd, and CHED to establish/enhance mechanisms.
Section 4 requires each agency to allocate appropriate funds in its respective department.
Section 4 requires these mechanisms and funds to ensure the sustained implementation of peace education within the educational system.

Section 5 provides that all issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with any provisions of Executive Order No. 570 are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Section 5 makes the repeal, amendment, or modification apply to inconsistent issuances, rules, and regulations only.