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Introduced by Senator LUISA “LOI” P. EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article II, Section 26 of the Constitution provides that: “‘the State shall guarantee 
equal access to opportunities for public service, x x x as may be defined by law.” 
Executive Order 292, otherwise known as the Administrative Code of the Philippines, 
provides for the recruitment and selection of government employees. Section 21 further 
provides that “opportunity for government employment shall be open to all qualified 
citizens and positive efforts shall be exerted to attract the best qualified to enter the 
service.” 
Government invests heavily in education through state colleges and universities. 
Hence, priority should be given to qualified honor graduates of public schools in the 
recruitment of civil service personnel. This would also serve as an incentive for students 
in government - fbnded schools to excel academically. 
Considering the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is earnestly urged. 
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S. B. No. 
Introduced by Senator LUISA “LOP’ P. EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
GRANTING PRIOFU’IY TO HONOR GRADUATES OF STATE COLLEGES & 
STATE UNIVERSITIES IN THE APPOINTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE 
EMPLOYEES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the Hmse of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Shod Title. - 
This Act shall be known as the “Public School 
Honor Graduates Priority Act.” 
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SECTION 2. Priori@ in Appointmeat. - In the appointment of civil service 
employees, priority shall be given to honor graduates of state colleges and state 
universities of the Philippines: Provided, That the employee possesses all the minimum 
qualifications for the position as required by law. 
SECTION 3. Penalties. - In the exercise of its disciplinary authority, the Civil 
Service Commission shall impose upon the concerned official or employee the following 
administrative sanctions for any willful violation of this Act: (1) First Violation - 
suspension of one (1) month without pay; (2) Second Violation - suspension of two (2) 
months without pay; and (3) Third Violation and subsequent violations hereof - 
suspension of six (6) months without pay. 
SECTION 4. Rules and Regulations. - The Civil Service Commission shall 
prescribe the rules and regulations necessary to implement this Act. The Civil Service 
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Commission shall kmish the Senate and the House of Representatives a copy of the rules 
and regulations within ninety (90) days after approval of this Act. 
SECTION 5. Separability Clause, - If any provision, or part hereof, 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. - Any law, presidential decree, or issuance, 
executive order, lettei- of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to 
or inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended 
accordingly. 
SECTION 7. Effectivity Claizse - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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