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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
5 SEP -6 p2:17 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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RECEIVED BY: 
SENATE 
S.B.No. ?ll$! 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, Article 2, Section 13 provides that, “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 x x x.” 
In Article 14, Section 2 (l), the Constitution also provides that, “The State shall establish, 
maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the 
needs of the people and society x x x.” 
Studies have shown that when students receive career information at an early age, school 
involvement and school performance improve. Children may do better in school if they can see 
how education is connected to a successful career in the fbture. 
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Career awareness begins as soon as children are exposed to role models. Preschoolers 
love role-playing, mimicking what they know and admire. They “play” parent, teacher, 
firefighter, bus driver, police officer, doctor, etc. During the elementaw school years, children 
become aware of their community and the roles and jobs that adults perform. In their adolescent 
years, they are able to make finer distinctions, connect educational achievement with career 
opportunities, and understand the process of career planning. 
A career awareness program is the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes 
through a planned program of learning experiences in education and training settings which will 
assist students to make informed decisions about their study andfor work options and enable 
effective participation in their working life. 
Implementing career awareness programs provides the knowledge and experience 
necessary for making informed career decisions. Thus, this bill aims to equip students not just 


with the skills of education and training, but also with the attitudes and knowledge that will 
enable them to achieve the fulfillment of independent, functional and healthy careers. 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
5 SEP -6 
p2 :‘\7 
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Second Regular Session 
1 
Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
TO DEVELOP AN AGE SPECIFIC PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS 
REGARDING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act may be cited as the “Career Awareness Act of 
2005”. 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in 
nation-building and shall promote their physical, moral, intellectual, and social well-being. 
SECTION 3. Career Information Availabiliw. - 
(a) Program - The Secretary of Education, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor 
and Employment, shall develop an’ age specific program for students from 
kindergarten through fourth year high school regarding career opportunities and the 
skills necessary to pursue such careers. 
(b) Deadline - Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary shall develop and make available the program described in subsection (a). 
SECTION 4. Information Network. - 
(a) In General - The Secretary of Education shall coordinate with other government 
agencies to make available the program developed pursuant to Section 2. 
(b) Current Information and Dissemination - The Secretary of Education shall- 
(1) regularly update the age specific programs regarding career opportunities; 
(2) use reasonable means to notify other government agencies regarding the 
availability of such information; and, 
(3) create and enswe currency in the dissemination of the career information. 
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SECTION 5 .  Separability Clause. - If any provision or part thereof is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain 
valid and subsisting. 
SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
orders, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule and regulation contrary to, or inconsistent 
with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following 
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its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,