Law Summary
State Policy on Human Dignity and Youth
- The State upholds the dignity of every human person and guarantees respect for human rights.
- It emphasizes inculcating love of country and social responsibility among the youth.
- The Act recognizes the international observance of International Students' Day, established by the International Students' Council in 1941.
- The historical significance marks the execution of nine Czechoslovakian students who resisted Nazi occupation.
Declaration of National Students' Day
- November 17 of every year is declared as National Students' Day in the Philippines.
- The declaration aligns with the observance of International Students' Day worldwide.
- It honors the contributions of student activism to Philippine democracy.
- Encourages fostering leadership qualities among Filipino students.
Implementation and Institutional Support
- The National Youth Commission (NYC) is designated as the lead agency responsible for preparing and implementing the annual program of activities for National Students' Day.
- The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) are mandated to support the NYC in facilitating and promoting the observance.
- Both public and private educational institutions are encouraged to fully support student-led activities and exercises related to the observance.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Legislative Process Summary
- Initially passed by the House of Representatives as House Bill No. 6283 on September 13, 2017.
- Subsequently adopted as an amendment to Senate Bill No. 786 on May 21, 2019.
- Approved by the President of the Philippines on August 8, 2019.