Peace Education as a Government Priority
- EO No. 3 emphasizes fostering a climate conducive to peace through advocacy and education.
- The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) has partnered with public/private schools and NGOs.
- Such partnerships aim to promote and implement peace education initiatives across educational institutions.
- OPAPP and the Department of Education (DepEd) developed peace education exemplars for elementary and high schools, launched in September 2005.
Integration of Peace Education in Basic Education
- The Department of Education (DepEd) is mandated to mainstream peace education into both formal and non-formal basic education curricula.
- Existing peace education exemplars and related modules are to be utilized.
- The DepEd must also enhance the knowledge and skills of supervisors, teachers, and non-teaching personnel via in-service training programs focused on peace education.
Mainstreaming Peace Education in Higher Education
- The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is tasked with introducing and mainstreaming peace education specifically within teacher education programs.
Strengthening Partnerships for Peace Education
- OPAPP, in collaboration with DepEd and CHED, is directed to develop and strengthen linkages with private schools to promote peace education.
Institutional Support and Funding
- OPAPP, DepEd, and CHED must establish or enhance mechanisms to sustain peace education implementation within their respective sectors.
- Appropriate funding provisions are required to support the continued promotion and integration of peace education.
Superseding and Repealing Inconsistent Orders
- Any existing issuances, rules, or regulations that conflict with this Executive Order are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes immediate effect from the date of issuance, September 26, 2006.