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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 2315 
INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
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JUL 21 
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PROMOTING THE CREATION OF GREEN COLLAR JOBS, PROVIDING A 
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In light of the increasing consciousness and social responsibility on the protection 
and preservation of the environment, there is a need to support green 
employment or green collar jobs through the promotion of ecological protection 
and development of renewable sources of energy. Such scheme would create 
thousands of new jobs which would address the high unemployment rate in the 
country and at the same time, help in improving the sustainability of the 
environment. 
Accordingly, green collar jobs involve products and services that are 
environment-friendly. An employment company or organization that seeks to 
improve upon the environment is considered noteworthy and may be considered 
"green". Green collar jobs include any that involve the design, manufacture, 
installation, operation, and/or maintenance of renewable energy and energy 
efficiency technologies. Green collar employments satisfy the demand for green 
development. Generally, they implement environmentally conscious deSign, 
policy, and technology to improve conservation and sustainability. 
This bill seeks to formulate and implement a Strategic Initiative for the Creation of 
Green Collar Jobs which will provide a framework for the promotion and creation 
of green collar employment. A Green Collar Jobs Council shall be established 
under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). 
This measure was previously filed by Sen. Manny Villar in the 15th Congress. The 
immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
GOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
Senator 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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JUL 21 
P2 :31 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
PROMOTING THE CREATION OF GREEN COLLAR JOBS, PROVIDING A 
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Shori Title, - This Act shall be known as the "Promoting Green 
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Collar Jobs in the Philippines Act of 2014". 
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy, - In accordance with the constitutional policy that 
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"The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and 
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healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature." it is hereby 
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declared that it is every citizen's responsibility to one another and to the future 
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generations to see that the Philippine environment is preserved and protected 
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and that the government has the supreme intergenerational responsibility and 
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mandate to ensure the sustainable development of the country's environment 
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and Mother Earth. 
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SEC. 3. Creation of Green Collar Jobs Council. - A Green Collar Jobs Council, 
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hereinafter called as the CounCil, is hereby created as a special organization 
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under the Departrnent of Labor and Employment. The Council shall be tasked as 
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the premier government body to implement the provisions of this Act. 
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The Council shall be headed by the Secretary of the Department of Labor 
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and Employment and will have the Secretaries of the Department of Trade and 
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Industry, Environment and Natural Resources and Energy and the Director-
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General of the National Economic Development Authority as members. Four (4) 
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representatives from the private sector and non-government organizations 
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representing management and industry, environmental and conservation 
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advocacy, academic community and local government shall be appointed by the 
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President of the Philippines. 
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The Council shall have an Executive Director who will head a lean corps 
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of competent personnel which shall serve as the administrative and technical 
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secretariat. 
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SEC. 4. Strategic Initiative for the Creation of Green Col/ar Jobs. The Council 
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shall formulate a Strategic Initiative which serve as framework for the promotion 
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and creation of green collar employment. 
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The Strategic Initiative shall contain: 
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a) Strategies and approaches to adopt new ways of looking at industry 
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sectors and the development of potential new technologies combined with 
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innovative public policy and strategic investments to stimulate the growth 
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of new markets for green products and services; 
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b) Action plans identifying the framework, strategies, programs and policies, 
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partnerships and opportunities necessary to address the growing need for 
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a highly skilled and well-trained workforce to meet the needs of the 
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emerging green economy; 
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c) A database that identifies and links green collar job opportunities with 
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entities, agencies and corporations requiring green collar employments. It 
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shall include training programs to assist and prepare specific sectors such 
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as displaced and retrenched workers, at-risk youth and out-of-school 
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youth, students, veterans, persons with disabilities and others facing 
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barriers to employment; 
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d) Dossiers and information emerging green industries workforce needs, 
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trends and job growth and funding recommendations on how to expand 
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and leverage these funds; 
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e) Such other data that may be significant in the promotion and propagation 
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of green collar jobs. 
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SEC. 5. Immediate Needs for Green Col/ar Jobs in the Country. Initially, the 
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Department of Labor and Employment must publish in its website and must avail 
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of all free media advertisements announcing immediate green collar jobs 
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opportunities, in such areas as: 
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a) Coastal clean-up and bay watch projects; 
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b) Reforestation efforts and tree planting; 
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c) Construction and designation of bike lanes and installation of solar-
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powered street lights and other clean energy initiatives; 
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d) Garbage collection; 
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e) Planting and replanting of coconut trees to ensure bio-fuel feed stock; 
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f) Opportunities in refitting public utility vehicles with liquefied petroleum 
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gas; 
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g) Re-electrification of barangays using solar panels and hydro-electric 
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grids. 
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SEC. 6. Coordination with Local Government Units. - Local government units 
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must assist in the implementation of this Act through the promotion of green 
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collar jobs creation. 
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SEC. 7. Incentives. - An incentive scheme is hereby provided for the purpose of 
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encouraging LGUs, enterprises, or private entities, including NGOs, to develop or 
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undertake an effective program to generate green collar jobs or actively 
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participate in any program geared towards the promotion thereof as provided for 
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in this Act. 
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The Council shall provide a system of incentives to businesses and 
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industries that are in the promotion and generation of green collar jobs. 
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Government Financial Institutions (GFls) such as the Development Bank 
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of the Philippines (DBP), Landbank of the Philippines (LBP), Government Service 
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Insurance System (GSIS), and such other government institutions providing 
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financial services shall, in accordance with and to the extent allowed by the 
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enabling provisions of their respective charters or applicable laws, accord high 
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priority to extend financial services to individuals, enterprises, or private entities 
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that creates green collar jobs. 
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SEC. 8. Public Education and Information. - The Council shall, in coordination 
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with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and mass media organizations, 
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conduct a continuing education and information campaign on the development 
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and generation of green collar jobs including: 
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a) Aim to develop public awareness of the positive effects of green economy; 
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b) Encourage the general public to patronize green products and services 
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and endorse and patronize environmentally acceptable products and 
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packaging materials. 
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SEC. 9. Appropriations. - For the initial operating expenses of the Council, the 
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amount of Twenty Million Pesos (P20,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated from 
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the budget of the DOLE. Thereafter, the Council shall submit to the Department 
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of Budget and Management its proposed budget for inclusion in the General 
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Appropriations Act. 
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In the next five (5) years following the approval of this Act, the government 
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must appropriate one half of one percent (0.5%) of the annual appropriation act 
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for various green collar jobs/employment. Additionally, the government agencies 
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are encouraged to utilize their savings for short- and medium-term green collar 
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jobs/employment. 
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SEC. 10. Implementing Rules and Regulations (lRR). -
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coordination with the Committees on Environment and Ecology of the Senate 
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and House of Representatives, respectively, the representatives of the League of 
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Provinces, Cities, Municipalities and Barangay Councils, the MMDA and other 
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concerned agencies, shall promulgate the implementing rules and regulations of 
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this Act, within one (1) year after its enactment. 
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SEC. 11. Transitory Provision. -
Pending the establishment of the Strategic 
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Initiative under Section 4 hereof, existing laws, regulations, programs and 
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projects on generation of green collar jobs shall be enforced: Provided, That for 
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specific undertaking, the same may be revised in the interim in accordance with 
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the intentions of this Act. 
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SEC. 12. Report to Congress. - The Council shall report to Congress not later 
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than March 30 of every year following the approval of this Act, giving a detailed 
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account of its accomplishments and progress on promotion of green collar jobs 
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during the year and make the necessary recommendations in areas where there 
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is need for legislative action. 
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SEC. 13. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act shall at any time be 
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found to be unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder thereof not affected by such 
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declaration shall remain in full force and effect. 
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SEC. 14. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, rules or regulations inconsistent 
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with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 15. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
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following its complete publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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