THE PHILIPPINE Business for Education, through its online learning platform Sibika.ph, pushed for the inclusion of civic education in all subjects to promote the development of critical thinking skills, civic engagement and social responsibility among Filipino learners.

The Sibika.ph provides teachers with free and accessible resources for teaching civic education, helping them equip students with a better understanding of their role in society.

These resources include Department of Education-certified modules, educational videos and curated materials on civic education.

“By incorporating civic education into different learning settings and teaching methods, we support the advocacy for a more holistic approach to education which not only prepares students for employment but also develops their character and sense of civic responsibility,” PBEd Deputy Executive Director for Programs Bal Camua said during the Youth Leadership for Democracy Civic Education Summit 2023.

The event provided a platform for the academe, government, civil society, private sector and student and youth-led organizations to discuss the state of civic education in the Philippines.

“The ongoing review of the K-12 curriculum and convening of the Second Congressional Commission on Education are opportune time to include the critical role of civic education in the formation of the youth to become responsible citizens and contribute to nation-building,” Camua said.

In a panel discussion, teachers emphasized the importance of civic education in teaching students about their rights and responsibilities.

“What we can learn from this is that civic education is an essential part of every student’s education, and we recognize that it can be integrated into all subjects and at all grade levels,” Camua said.