Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTAT!
Constitution Hills, Quezon Ci

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SEVENTEENTH (17%) CONG!
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 5398

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Fundamental in our Constitution is the State's policy of providing quality
education among Filipino youth. Thus, Article XIV Section 1 and 2.1, provide:

Section 1. The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality
education at all levels and take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all.

Section 2. The State shall:

Estabish, maintain , and support a complete adequate, and integrated
system of education relevant to the needs of the people ad society;

Currently, both the labor sector and the educational sector are suffering
from interruptions in the productive hours brought about by torrential rains and
the consequent floodings during the rainy season due to climate change. These
interruptions not only substantially lessen the school days and hours spent by
children within the academi cyear, they likewise adversely affect the productivity
of our workforce due to difficulty in going to and from work. Hence, it is essential
that the state take preventive measures in this decline in productivity by
adjusting the Philippine Standard Time (PST) by one hour during the dry season.
The accumulated extra hour f classes and work hours shall then be accumulated
to compensate for the interruptions during the rainy season.

By the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly prayed for.

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ERIC L. OLIVAREZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH (17) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 539 8

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L, OLIVAREZ

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AN ACT ALLOWINGTHE PRESIDENT TO DECLARE THE ADOPTION OF
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST) IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

Section 1. Short Title.- This Act shall be known as the "Daylight Saving
Time Act of 2013".

Section 2. Declaration of Policy.- The State recognizes the vital role of the
ino youth in nation building. Moreover, it is the policy of the state to
establish, maintain, and support a complete adequate and integrated system of
education relevant to the needs of the people and society. Furthermore, the state
recognizes its commitment to expand productivity as the key to raising the quality
of life for all, especially the underprivileged. Lastly, the State recognizes the
effects of global warming and climate change on the weather systems of the
Philippines and the higher frequency of storms and tropical depressions that
beset the country and the consequent flooding due to torrential rains during the
rainy season which substantially interrupt the students’ schooling as well as the
workers' productive hours.

Section 3. Adoption of the Daylight Saving Time.- Beginning January 1 of
each calendar year the President is allowed to adjust the Philippine Standard
Time (PST) by one (1) hour at exactly 12:00 midnight, until June 1 of the same
time and year in order to take advantage of the clear sunny weather during
Philippine's dry season. The extra hours of school time or work time shall be
devoted to off-set the interruptions in school days or work hours suffered by
students and workers during the rainy season, thus obviating the decreased
productivity of our educational institutions as well as the workforce.


Section 4. Appropriations.- The sums necessary for the implementation of
this Act shall be appropriate and shall be included in the Annual General
Appropriation Act.

Section 5. Implementing Rules.- The Secretary of Science and Technology
shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to carry into effect the purpose of
this Act.

Section 6, Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
publication in the Official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,