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ISSUES / CONTROVERSIES REGARDING RELIGIOUS
INSTRUCTION
by : Erich D. Garcia and Jennifer Cudal
Of all the divisive issues that can cause arguments and dissension between people, religion is one of the most explosive
The constitution and other laws and policies protect religious freedom.
The government permits religious instruction in public schools with written parental consent provided there is no cost to the government.
Laws Regarding Religion in Public Schools
There were no reports of abuses of religious freedom.
The government did not ban or discourage specific religious groups or religious factions
There were no reports of societal abuses based on religious affiliation, belief, or practice, although there were some reports of discrimination and tension.
Government Practices
some employers stereotyped Muslims as being less educated
difficulty renting rooms in boarding houses or being hired for retail work if they used their real names or wore distinctive Muslim dress
Many reportedly resorted to adopting Christian pseudonyms and wearing Western clothing.
Status of Societal Respect for Religious Freedom
The government allowed interested groups to distribute religious literature in public schools
public schools must ensure that the religious rights of students are protected
Muslim students are allowed to wear hijab (head coverings), and Muslim girls are not required to wear shorts during physical education classes.
Status of Government Respect for Religious Freedom
The government observes the following religious holidays as national holidays: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, All Saints' Day, Christmas Day, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha.
The government generally respected religious freedom in law and in practice
Status of Government Respect for Religious Freedom
a recent order requesting Filipino Muslim teachers to remove their veil inside the classroom applies only to Arabic language instructors
teachers handling Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE) are requested to remove the veil covering the face (niqab) when teaching in the classroom,”
DepEd clarifies veil removal order for Muslim teachers
This is to promote better teacher-pupil relationship and to support effective language teaching since seeing the teacher’s lips helps in the correct production of letter sounds,
DepEd Order no. 32 series of 2013, which reiterates DECS order No. 53, series of 2001 or Strengthening the Protection of Religious Rights of Students.
DepEd clarifies veil removal order for Muslim teachers
wearing a veil covering the entire face is allowed outside the classroom, but that it is “strongly suggested” that the veil be removed or partially removed (the detachable mouth and nose cover) so that students can see the teacher’s mouth
Paano magbibigay ng instruction kung hindi kita ang lips. Iisipin ng bata, ano ‘yan, puppet o silhouette?
DepEd clarifies veil removal order for Muslim teachers
Respect for rights of Muslim students DepEd order also stresses on the religious
rights of Muslim students including the following policies:
Female Muslim schoolchildren are allowed to use their veil or hijab inside campus.
DepEd clarifies veil removal order for Muslim teachers
Muslim girls are allowed to wear appropriate clothing in Physical Education classes in accordance with their religious belief.
Muslim students shall not be required to participate in non-Muslim religious rites.
DepEd clarifies veil removal order for Muslim teachers