THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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JUH 30 P6 102 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator S. R. Osmeiia 111 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
A clean, honest and efficient bureaucracy is the key to the provision of 
good government that is the central role of the state. Article II, Section 27 of the 
1986 Constitution provides, to wit: “The State shall maintain honesty 
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integrity in the public service and take positive and effective measures against 
graft and corruption.” 
Graft and corruption in government imposes an informal tax burden that 
detracts from the efficiency of private sector enterprises and private markets. It 
is an insidious influence that tears at the moral fabric of the nation and leaves 
debilitating effects on productive economic undertakings. 
The drive against graft and corruption in government however is burdened 
with a serious incentive incompatibility. This is the fact that those who have 
knowledge of any acts of malfeasance by government officials and employees 
are deterred from reporting such acts because of their vulnerability to subsequent 
acts of reprisal 
This bill addresses the situation with a provision that will grant rewards 
and provide protection to individuals who will report acts of malfeasance in 
government offices. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly 
requested. 
S E ~ G I O  
OSMENA 111 
Senator 


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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator OsmeAa 111 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING THE GRANTING OF REWARDS AND PROTECTION TO THOSE 
WHO WILL REPORT MALFEASANCE IN GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Declarafion of Policy. - The State shall maintain honesty 
and integrity in the public service and take positive and effective measures 
against graft and corruption. 
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SEC. 2. Reward and Profecfion. - Any government employee who will 
report any act of malfeasance committed by his superior or any of his co- 
employees shall be granted a reward or incentive in terms of cash, bonus or 
promotion in rank, if qualified, and shall be provided protection against any 
retaliation from erring officials or emptoyees. 
SEC. 3. Implementing Rules. - The Civil Service Commission shall issue 
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act 
which shall include appropriate rewards or incentives. 
SEC. 
4. 
Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the effective 
implementation of this Act shall be charged to the appropriations of the Civil 
Service Commission under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, 
such amount as may be necessary for the continuous implementation of this Act 
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
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Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and 
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regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or 
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amended accordingly. 
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SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause. -This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved, 
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