THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, Article 2 provides: 
Section 13. The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation- 
building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral spiritual, intellectual, 
and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, 
and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs. 
The students need to learn the principles of the fi-ee enterprise system, in order to instill in 
them the importance of business ownership and job creation, and to encourage them to pursue 
entrepreneurship. 
This bill establishes the National Commission on Entrepreneurial Education to guide future 
business owners and operators to be competent, in order to insure the continued strength of the 
Philippine economy. 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR JR. 
MANUEL B. ILLAR, JR. 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR JR. 
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON ENTREPRENEURIAL 
EDUCATION 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Entrepreneurial Education Promotion 
Act." 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby the policy of the state to recognize the vital 
role of the youth in national building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral spiritual, 
intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and 
encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs. 
SECTION 3. Establishment. - There is hereby established the National Commission on 
Entrepreneurial Education (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the "Commission"). 
SECTION 4. Duties. 
(a) Study of Teaching Methods- The Commission shall study methods of teaching 
elementary and secondary school students about the free enterprise system. Such study shall include 
an examination of teaching methods in the following areas: 
(1) Business formation and operations. 
(2) Marketing. 
(3) Finance. 
(4) Management. 


(5) Tax and fiscal policies of national and local governments. 
(6) Investment capital. 
(7) Product development, production, and distribution. 
(8) Labor relations. 
(9) Microeconomic and macroeconomic principles. 
(1 0) International trade. 
(1 1) Other areas which the Commission determines are important to achieving an understanding of 
the free enterprise system and being an entrepreneur. 
(b) Study of Current Entrepreneurial Education Efforts- In addition to conducting the study 
described in subsection (a), the Commission shall study current government efforts in the area of 
entrepreneurial education, as well as similar efforts in foreign countries. 
(c) Recommendations- Based on studies conducted under subsections (a) and (b), the Commission 
shall develop recommendations on legislative, administrative, and other actions which may be taken 
to improve entrepreneurial education in the Philippines. Such recommendations shall address 
methods to establish curriculums which instill in elementary and secondary school students an 
understanding and appreciation of the various components of entrepreneurship and the free 
enterprise system. 
SECTION 5. Membership. - (a) Number and Appointment- The Commission shall consist 
of 9 members to be appointed not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act as 
follows:(l) Appointments by the President- The President shall appoint a Chairman, a Vice- 
Chairman, and 3 other members of the Commission. 
(2) Appointments by Members of Congress- The following members of Congress shall each 
appoint 1 member of the Commission: 
(A) The majority leader of the Senate. 


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(B) The minority leader of the Senate. 
(C) The Speaker of the House of Representatives. 
(D) The minority leader of the House of Representatives. 
(b) Qualifications- Members of the Commission shall be appointed from among- 
(1) Owners of large and small business concerns; 
(2) National and local government officials, including representatives of commerce and trade 
departments and agencies; 
(3) Administrators and teachers of elementary and secondary schools; 
(4) Representatives of trade and commerce organizations; and 
(5) Other individuals qualified to serve on the Commission by virtue of their training and 
experience. 
(c) Terms- Members shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. 
(d) Vacancies- A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the manner in which the original 
appointment was made. 
(e) Compensation- Members of the Commission shall receive no pay on account of their service on 
the Commission, but while away from their homes or places of business in the performance of their 
duties on the Commission, members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including 
per diem in lieu of subsistence. 
(0 Meetings- 
(1) Quorum- Five members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum but a lesser number may 
hold hearings. 
(2) Voting- Decisions of the Commission shall be made according to the vote of a majority of the 
members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present. 


SECTION 6. Director and Staff of Commission; Experts and Consultants. 
(a) Director- The Commission shall have a Director who shall be appointed by the 
Chairman. 
(b) Staff- Upon the recommendation of the Director, the Chairman may appoint such 
additional personnel as the Chairman considers appropriate. 
(c) Experts and Consultants- With the approval of the Commission, the Chairman may 
procure temporary and intermittent services of experts and consultants. 
SECTION 7. Powers of Commission. 
(a) Hearings- The Commission may, for the purposes of carrying out its duties under section 
4, hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such 
evidence, as the Commission considers appropriate. 
(b) Obtaining Information- Except as otherwise provided by law, the Commission may 
secure directly from any department or agency of the Philippine government information necessary 
to enable it to carry out its duties under section 4. Upon request of the Chairman of the Commission, 
the head of a department or agency shall furnish such information to the Cornmission. 
SECTION 8. Appropriations. - Such sum as may be necessary to implement the provisions 
of this Act shall be charged against the Contingent Fund. 
SECTION 9. Report. - Not later than 1 year after the date of the first meeting of the 
Commission, the Commission shall transmit to the President and Congress a report containing its 
findings and recommendations. 
SECTION 10. Termination. - The Commission shall terminate its existence not later than 2 
months after submitting a report under section 8. 
SECTION 11. Separability Clause. - If any provision, or part hereof is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision shall remain valid and subsisting. 


SECTION 12 Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, 
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or ,inconsistent with, the - 
provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 13 Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,