Section 3Sec./Art. 3

Definition of Terms.- As used in this Act:

(a)Human Dignityrefers to the unique and inherent value or worth of human persons. It is intrinsic, hence, innate, inviolable, inalienable, and universal.

(b)Values Education refers to:

(1) The process that provides young people internalization of values which aims at student's grasp of underlying principles, together with the ability to act on those principles, and the settled disposition to do so;

(2) Different pedagogies, methods or programs that teachers and/or educators use to create learning experiences for students when it comes to valuing processes, value positions, and value judgment; and

(3) Learning about self and wisdom of life in a self-exploratory, systematic, and scientific way.

(c)Good Manners and Right Conduct(GMRC) refers to certain and particular universally accepted basic social values and etiquette and/or proper modes of behavior that convey respect to those whom one interacts with.

(d)Character Building Activitiesshall mean actual and authentic learning activities wherein the character of the learners is formed, shaped, and/or built-up.