Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House srino. 3°64

INTRODUCED BY REP. JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article II, Section 27 of the 1987 Constitution provides that “The
State shall maintain honesty and integrity in the public service and
take positive and effective measures against graft and corruption.” A
clean, honest and efficient bureaucracy is an important component in
the provision of good and effective government.

Graft and corruption in government imposes an informal tax
burden that affects 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.

JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3261
HOUSE BILL NO. __

INTRODUCED BY REP. JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO

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. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall maintain
honesty and integrity in the public service and take positive and
effective measures against graft and corruption.

SEC. 2. Reward and Protection. - 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
employees.

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.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules
and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby
repealed or 3 amended accordingly.


SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause. -This Act shall take effect upon its
approval.

Approved,