Who’s writing story of martial law?
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- Published on Thursday, 21 February 2013 23:00
- Written by ASHZEL HACHERO
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THE Department of Education yesterday said learning modules on the lessons of the 1986 EDSA People Power uprising that toppled the Marcos dictatorship are set to be introduced in elementary and secondary schools this week as the country celebrates the event’s 27th anniversary on February 25.
February 25, which is Monday, has been declared a no-class day to give students the chance to understand and celebrate the People Power anniversary. It is not a non-working holiday.
“It is important that the lessons of the critical markers in Philippine history are not lost in generations of Filipino. EDSA People Power is about freedom, democracy and unity which we should always protect and cherish,” Education Secretary Armin Luistro said.
“This is our modest contribution in creatively promoting the values of EDSA,” Luistro said, adding that the “learners must be able to understand this critical phase in our country’s history so that people will be able to generate ideas on how we can work together for a better Philippines.”
The modules were developed by the National Educators Academy of the Philippines in response to Presidential Proclamation No. 224 which mandates the commemoration of EDSA People Power. The module is incorporated under the Araling Panlipunan subject.
Earlier, the department said it is also mulling incorporating the lessons of martial law in the school’s curriculum where students will be taught when, how and why martial law was implemented.
