FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 2968 
Introduced by SENATOR MANNY VILLAR 
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It is not rare that a young person, fresh out of college and desirous of a decent 
means of livelihood, finds himself at a loss on how to pay for the many clearances and 
documents required of him by a prospective employer, With requirements such as the NBI 
clearance, SSS 10, certification from the local govemment, and other fees to be paid, the 
situation is somewhat illogical and even oppressive, considering that these fresh graduates 
are usually seeking employment precisely to obtain a regular income for the first time and 
that by the time and that by the time a student graduates, the family resources are often 
already severely depleted because of the high costs of a tertiary education. 
This bill seeks to address this situation not by means of a dole-out, but by a 
reasonable waiver of the fees collected by government for various clearances, licenses, and 
another documents from fresh graduates wanting to work and to be productive members of 
society. It is a simple measure that intends not only to provide relief but also to show the 
State's commitment to promote the interest of the youth. The waiver of these fees must be 
taken not as a loss of revenue for the government, but as an investment in its emerging 
labor force, which would be in its best interest to protect. 
For these reasons, the urgent passage of this of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 2968 
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PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO FRESH GRADUATES BY WAIVING GOVERNMENT FEES 
AND CHARGES COLLECTED IN CONNECTION WITH REQUIREMENTS FOR 
EMPLOYMENT 
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 "Fresh Graduates Pre-
employment Assistance Act of 2011." 
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. It is the policy of the State to protect the interest 
of the youth. It shall endeavor to provide to them opportunities for development by creating 
policies that improve access to employment 
Section 3. Waiver of fees and charges. Subject to exceptions in Section 5 of this 
Act, all government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned and 
controlled corporations (GOCCs) and local government units (LGUs), shall not collect fees 
or charges from a Filipino citizen; Provided, that such fee or charge is paid in connection 
with the application for and the granting of licenses, proof of identification, clearance, 
certificate, or other document usually required in the course of employment, and; Provided 
further, that the person is applying for such license, proof of identification, clearance, 
certificate, or other document within one (1) year after graduating from high school, college 
or any vocational or technical course, as evidenced according to Section 5 herein" 
Section 4. Proof of Graduation. To avail of the waiver authorized this Act, a citizen 
must submit to the government agency or instrumentality concerned a copy of his or her 
diploma, certification, document or communication from the academic, vocational or 
technical institution from which he or she has graduated, written or issued to the effect that 
such person has indeed successfully completed the course required. The diploma, 
certification, document, or communication should clearly state the date of graduation or 
completion and the course completed or degree earned, and should be signed by the 
institution's duly authorized representative. 
Such copy of the diploma, certification, document, or communication submitted, 
even if not original or certified true copy, shall serve as prima facie evidence of the fact and 
date of graduation and shall be sufficient for the government agency to grant the waiver; 
provided, that any person found to be guilty of fabricating or falsifying any proof of 
graduation as described in this Section, shall be liable under Article 172 (Falsification and 
Use of falsified Documents) of the Revised Penal Code. 
Section 5. Exceptions. The fees and charges to be waived shall not include those 
collected in connection with the granting of a professional licensure examination, by the 
Professional regulation Commission nor with granting of a Philippine passport. 


Section 6. Administrative Offense. No government agency or instrumentality shall 
be issue unduly restrictive regulations for the carrying out of its provisions to render 
nugatory the benefit of the waiver prescribed. Such shall constitute an administrative 
offense punishable under the Administrative Code and other pertinent laws. 
Section 7. The Inter-agency Monitoring Committee. An inter-agency monitoring 
committee (IAMC) is hereby created to be headed by the Executive Secretary as its Chair, 
and the heads of the departments as its members. 
The lAMe's function is to monitor the compliance to this Act by the various 
government agencies and instrumentalities within its scope. It may recommend to the 
proper authorities the filing of an administrative complaint against any person who refuses 
to comply with the provisions of this Act. 
Section 8. Repealing clause. All laws, decrees, orders, ordinances, rules and 
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
Section 9. Separability clause. If any provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the other prOVisions shall not be affected 
thereby. 
Section 10. Effectivity. This shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in at 
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,