FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill No. 5864

Introduced by ATTY. MA. THERESA B. BONOAN-DAVID
4" District, City of Manila

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Labor Code declares tripartism in labor relations as a State Policy, Article
275 states that “Tripartism in labor relations is hereby declared a State policy. Towards
this end, workers and employers shall as far as practicable, be represented in decision and
policymaking bodies of the government

Tripartism, refers to the representation of workers and employers sectors in
decision and policy making bodies of the government. Through tripartism, employers
and workers on one hand, representing their respective interests and the government, on
the other hand, representing the public interest, help shape labor, social and economic
policies and programs of the government.

‘The Tripartite Industrial Peace Council is the main consultative and advisory
body lodged at the Department of Labor and Employment. It serves as a primary venue
‘where representative from labor, employers, and government sectors discuss relevant
policy issues on labor and employment.

‘The proposed bill seeks to amend Article 275 of the Labor Code to strengthen
tripartism and incorporates twenty (20) labor and employer representatives each per
Sector which shall be designated by the President at the regular interval and the
nomination and selection process observing the most representative organization criteria
of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No 144 Tripartite
Consultation (International Labour Standards), 1976

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

ATTY. MA. YY cavum


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES d
SECOND REGULAR SESSION

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 9864

Introduced by Honorable Representative Atty. Ma. Theresa Bonoan-David

AN ACT FURTHER STRENGTHENING TRIPARTISM, AMENDING FOR THIS
PURPOE ARTICLE 275 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS AMENDED

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

Section 1. Article 275 of the Labor Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Article 275. TRIPARTISM. TRIPARTITE CONFERENCES AND
TRIPARTITE INDUSTRIAL PEACE COUNCILS —

a. Tripartism in labor relations is hereby declared a State policy. Towards this end,
workers and employers shall, as far as practicable, be represented in decision and
policy-making bodies of the government

b. The Secretary of Labor and Employment or his duly authorized representatives
may, from time to time, call a national, regional, or industrial tripartite conference
of representatives of government, workers and employers for the consideration
and adoption of voluntary codes of principles designed to promote industrial
peace based on social justice or to align labor movement relations with
established priorities in economic and social development. In calling such
conference, the Secretary of Labor and Employment may consult with accredited
representatives of workers and employers

c. TRIPARTITE INDUSTRIAL PEACE COUNCIL IN THE NATIONAL,
REGIONAL OR INDUSTRY SHALL BE ESTABLISHED WITH
REPRESENTATIVES FROM GOVERNMENT, WORKERS AND
EMPLOYERS, TO SERVE AS A CONTINUING FORUM FOR TRIPARTITE,
CONSULTATION IN AID OF STREAMLINING THE ROLE OF
GOVERNMENT, EMPOWERING WORKERS AND EMPLOYERS
ORGANIZATIONS, ENHANCING THEIRE RESPECTIVE RIGHTS,
ATTAINING INDUSTRIAL PEACE AND IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY.

THE SECRETARY OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SHALL HEAD THE
NATIONAL TRIPARTITE INDUSTRIAL PEACE COUNCIL, TWENTY
LABOR AND EMPLOYER REPRESENTATIVES EACH PER SECTOR
WHICH SHALL BE DESIGNATED BY THE PRESIDENT. FOR THIS


PURPOSE, A SECTORAL NOMINATION, SELECTION AND RECALL.
PROCESS SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND EMPLOYMENT IN CONSULTATION WITH THE SECTORS
OBSERVING THE MOST REPRESENTATIVE ORGANIZATION CRITERIA.
OF TLO CONVENTION 144.

THE NATIONAL TRIPARTITE INDUSTRIAL PEACE COUNCIL (NTIPC)
SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS:

A. TO MONITOR THE FULL IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE BY
CONCERNED SECTORS WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ALL
‘TRIPARTITE INSTRUMENTS, INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTIONS AND DECLARATIONS, CODES OF CONDUCT AND.
SOCIAL ACCORDS,

B. TO PRTICIPATE IN NATIONAL , REGIONAL AND SOCIAL POLICIES.
AND TO EVALUATE LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL
DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING THEM,

C. TO REVIEW EXISTING LABOR, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL POLICIES
AND TO EVALUATE LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL
DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING THEM,

D. TO FORMULATE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE PRESIDENT OR TO.

CONGRESS, TRIPARTITE VIEWS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND

PROPOSALS ON LABOR, ECONOMIC Al INCERNS,

INCLUDING THE PRESENTATION OF POSITIONS

ON RELEVANT BILLS PENDING IN CONGRESS,

‘TING LABOR AND E
F. TO SERVE A COMMUNICATION CHANNEL AND A MECHANISM
FOR UNDERTAKING JOINT PROGRAMS AMONG GOVERNMENT,
LABOR AND EMPOYERS GROUP TOWARD ENHANCING LABOR-

MANAGEMENT RELATIONS, AND
G. TO ADOPT ITS OWN PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES.

ALL REGIONAL TRIPARTITE INDUSTRIAL PEACE COUNCIL AND THEIR SUB-
COMMITTEES AND ALL INDUSTRY WIDE TRIPARTITE COUNCILS, WHETHER
NATIONAL, REGIONAL OR LOCAL SHALL BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE NTIPC.

THE OPERATIONS OF ALL TRIPARTITE INDUSTRIAL PEACE COUNCILS
SHALL BE FUNDED FROM THE REGULAR BUDGET OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT.

Section 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations — The Secretary of Labor and
Employment shall promulgate the necessary nules and regulations to implement the
provisions of this Act.

Section 3. Separabitity Clause . — If any part, section or provision of this Act shall be
held invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions shall not be affected thereby.

Section 4. Repealing Clause. — Presidential Decree No. 442, otherwise known as the
Labor Code of the Philippines, as amended, and all other acts, laws, presidential
issuances, rules and regulations are hereby repealed, amended and modified accordingly

Section 5. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of national
circulation

APPROVED.