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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo. _633

introduced by Representative EDUARDO R. KAMA jR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Bncreprencurship is a key driver of a country’s economy. The worid is changing rapidiy and
wwe are voyaging steadily towards a generation equipped with more technical knowledge and
advancement. The future belongs to the innovators and leaders. Entrepreneurship is a significant
career option among the current generation as it significantly contributes to economic growth and
generate numerous jobs. Thus, the education system of the Philippines needs to adapt accordingly.

Entrepreneurship education will emerge as a path-breaker and trendsetter proving a
beneficial initiative for future generations. It has emerged as a demanding subject to be mastered by
students as it encourages young minds to blaze a trail and start businesses of cheir own, It will home
the ability of Filipino youth to take risks, and organize and manage a business in a competitive
market that is constantly evolving.

Students will be exposed to challenges and experiences that will enable them to develop
insights needed to ereate entrepreneurial opportunities, and build an expertise to successfully begin.
‘This basic education will help them embrace any upcoming opportunities to be successful
entrepreneurs and also tackle the adversities successfully in the future. Thus, entrepreneurship
should be incorporated as a subject in the regular curriculum of the K-12 Program.

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

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REP. EDUARDO ROA RAMA JR.
2 District, City of Cebu


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 633

Introduced by Representative EDUARDO R. RAMA JR.

AN ACT REQUIRING THE INCLUSION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS A

SEPARATE SUBJECT

IN THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULA OF THE K-12
PROGRAM

‘Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Pbilippines in Congres assembled:

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. ~ It is the policy of the State to provide a complete,

is likewise the

aciequate and integrated system of education to private and public school student
policy to make such system of education relevant and attuned to the current needs of society and the

Filipino people.

SEC. 2, Entrepreneurship Subject in the High School Level. ~'There shall be a separate
subject on entrepreneurship in the junior and senior year curricula of both public and private

secondary schools nationwide.

. 3. Development of Subject Content. - The Deparment of Education (DepEd)

in coordinating all activities necessary for the development and implementation of the subject in

secondary level


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‘The Head Subject Specialise shall conduct multi-sectoral consultation with educators from
public and private high schools, members of the national chambers of commerce and industry, leading
entrepreneurs and the public at large for the purpose of determining the appropriate content and
scope of the entrepreneurship subject: Provided, That such subject shall include the following
entrepreneurial subject matters: (1) leadership and management, (2) fund sourcing, (5) marketing, and
@) business strategy, and (5) contemporary entrepreneurial practices: Provided, further, That such
subjects shall have values and skills-formation aspects of the making of an individual entrepreneurship;
and that such subject shall be attuned to the current policy of industrialization and global

competitiveness.

SEC. 4. Budget, —‘The funds necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged
to the appropriations for the Department of Education under the current General Appropriations

Act

SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Secretary of the Department of
Education shall formulate the rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this,
Act.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or parts thercof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 7. Effectivity. — This ssct shaii take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier,

Approved