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MEMORANDUM CIRCULARS
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MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 36 -
AMENDING MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 71 DATED SEPTEMBER 07, 1993 BY
CHANGING THE TITLE TO STRENGTHENING THE RESOLVE FOR THE
UNIVERSALIZATION OF LITERACY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the Constitution mandates that the
State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such
education accessible to all;
WHEREAS, the State is also mandated to encourage non-formal, informal
and indigenous learning systems, as well as self-learning, independent,
and out-of-school study programs particularly those that respond to
community needs;
WHEREAS, it is likewise essential to recognize the distinct needs of
indigenous people to become literates and pursue continuing education
that will specifically reflect their unique culture and preserve
existing beliefs, customs and traditions;
WHEREAS, the period from 1990-1999, by virtue of Proclamation No. 480,
series 1989, had been declared as the "Decade of Education for All"
which seeks to universalize literacy the year 2000 and beyond;
WHEREAS, the United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed the UN
Literacy Decade for the period 2003-2012 towards the goal of Education
for All; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to strengthen and intensify government,
non-government and private sector efforts to deliver literacy services
and related interventions particularly to those depressed,
disadvantaged and underserved areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic
of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do
hereby order:
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Provisions of circulars and other issuances, which are inconsistent with this Memorandum Circular are deemed amended, repealed and superseded accordingly.
This Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 31st day of March, in the year of our Lord, two thousand and three.
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