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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
    EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, Article II 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. 
Entrepreneurship, most particularly the micro, small and medium enterprises 
(MSMEs), is vital to the economic development of the country, according to a study 
made by De La Salle University. In their aforementioned study entitled 
“Entrepreneurship Education in the Philippines”, they described Entrepreneurship 
Education as, “an important aspect in the bid for economic growth and development 
of nations.” 1  
Therefore, Filipino students need to learn the principles of the free enterprise system 
to instill in them the importance of business ownership and job creation and 
encourage them to pursue entrepreneurship is evident.  
This bill establishes the National Commission on Entrepreneurial Education to guide 
future business owners and operators to be competent, and to ensure the continued 
strength of the Philippine economy. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
October 20, 2022
1:53 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, 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 nation building and to promote 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 created 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 the 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 area: 
(1)
Business formation and operations;
(2)
Marketing;
(3)
Finance;
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(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; 
(10) International trade; 
(11) Other areas which the Commission determines are important to achieving an 
understanding of the free enterprise system. 
 
(B) 
Study of Current Entrepreneurial Education Efforts. – In addition to conducting 
the study prescribed in paragraph (A), the Commission shall study current 
government efforts in foreign countries. 
 
(C) 
Recommendations. – Based on studies conducted under paragraphs (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 members to be 
appointed not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act as follows: 
(1)  Appointments by the President. – The President shall appoint a Chairman, a 
Vice Chairman, and three (3) other members of the Commission. 
(2)  Appointments by Members of Congress-The following members of Congress 
shall each appoint one (1) member of the Commission:  
(a)  The majority leader of the Senate.  
(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 labor organizations; and  
(5)  Other individuals qualified to serve in 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. 
 
(F) Meetings. – 
(1)  Quorum. – Five (5) 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 he 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 the 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 Commission 
 
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 not later than two (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 provision not otherwise affected 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,