Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara filed Senate Bill 2474 for inclusion of Bangsamoro history and culture in the school curriculum in both secondary and college levels.
The bill mandates the Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to initiate and maintain the programs. They should also consult experts on Bangsamoro history, culture and identify in the formulation and creation of courses or subjects.
Senator Angara said on Thursday, January 8 that “Peace stems from an understanding of the multi-cultural nature of Mindanaoans, Christians, Muslims and Lumads alike. Improving such understanding of each other’s historical, social and cultural values lays the foundation for mutual respect and unity in Mindanao,” Angara said.
Angara also said “Bangsamoro studies include an understanding of the roots of the conflict between Christians and Muslims, the appreciation of the various cultures and ethnic identities, support for a broader Mindanao peace process and promotion of intercultural dialogue”.
“Such a curriculum ought to recall and highlight the positive relations among the Muslims, Christians, Lumads and other indigenous peoples in Mindanao, as well as their common origins and other points of commonality,” he further said.
The DepEd and CHED can allow the teaching of Arabic as an elective course, he added.
“Education is crucial to the peace process in Mindanao. Such a grassroots approach is effective in instilling consciousness and understanding of the Muslim culture, especially for the Christian majority of our country – to possibly eradicate certain biases instilled in the minds of individuals. It is our hope that through these efforts, long-lasting peace will be fully realized,” Angara said.
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Senator Angara said on Thursday, January 8 that “Peace stems from an understanding of the multi-cultural nature of Mindanaoans, Christians, Muslims and Lumads alike. Improving such understanding of each other’s historical, social and cultural values lays the foundation for mutual respect and unity in Mindanao,” Angara said.
Angara also said “Bangsamoro studies include an understanding of the roots of the conflict between Christians and Muslims, the appreciation of the various cultures and ethnic identities, support for a broader Mindanao peace process and promotion of intercultural dialogue”.
“Such a curriculum ought to recall and highlight the positive relations among the Muslims, Christians, Lumads and other indigenous peoples in Mindanao, as well as their common origins and other points of commonality,” he further said.
The DepEd and CHED can allow the teaching of Arabic as an elective course, he added.
“Education is crucial to the peace process in Mindanao. Such a grassroots approach is effective in instilling consciousness and understanding of the Muslim culture, especially for the Christian majority of our country – to possibly eradicate certain biases instilled in the minds of individuals. It is our hope that through these efforts, long-lasting peace will be fully realized,” Angara said.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/welcome/item/1444-bill-for-inclusion-of-bangsamoro-history-and-culture-in-school-curriculum-filed-in-congress
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