EDUCATIONAL ACT OF 1982 or BATAS PAMBANSA 232
This was an act providing for the establishment and maintenance of an integrated system
of education. In accordance with Section 2, this act shall apply to and govern both formal
and non- formal system in public and private schools in all levels of the entire
educational system.
As provided by this Act, the national development goals are as follows:
To achieve and maintain an accelerating rate of economic development and social
progress.
To assure the maximum participation of all the people in the attainment and enjoyment of
the benefits of such growth; and
To achieve and strengthen national unity and consciousness and preserve, develop and
promote desirable cultural, moral and spiritual values in changing world
It is also stated in Section 3 that: The State shall promote the right of every individual to
relevant quality education, regardless of sex, age, creed socio- economic status, physical
and mental conditions, racial or ethnic origin, political or other affiliation.
The State shall therefore promote and maintain equality of access to education as well as
the benefits of education by all its citizens. This was an act providing for the
establishment and maintenance of an integrated system of education. In accordance with
Section 2, this act shall apply to and govern both formal and non- formal system in public
and private schools in all levels of the entire educational system.
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 117, s 1987 (Reorganization of DECS)
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CULTURE AND SPORTS (DECS)
The Department shall be primarily responsible for the:
Formulation, planning, implementation, and coordination of the policies,
plans, programs, and projects in the areas of formal and non-formal
education at all levels;
Elementary, secondary, higher, technical-vocational, non-formal, sports
and culture;
Supervise all educational institution, both public and private;
Provide for the establishment and maintenance of a complete, adequate
and integrated system of education relevant to the goals of the national
development.
RA 7722 (Commission on Higher Education
(CHED)
In 1994, the Philippine constitution created
a law supporting for the strengthening of its
educational system by virtue of Republic
Act no. 7722- an act creating the
commission on higher education,
appropriating funds therefore and for other
purposes. This law separates colleges and
universities from the department of
education providing its own independence,
having the right to practice academic
freedom and exercise such policies granted
for its benefits. As stated in the policy of
higher education Act of 1994, to wit: The
state shall ensure and protect academic
freedom and shall promote its exercise and
the observance for the continuing
intellectual growth, the advancement of
learning and research, the development of
responsible and effective leadership, the
education of high level and middle
professionals, and the enrichment of our
historical and cultural heritage.