FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippines is known for its rich natural resources and is regarded as a global hotspot in 
terms of biodiversity. This heritage, however, is threatened due to widespread destruction of the 
environment. The damage to natural habitats is happening at a faster rate than observed in 
comparable countries. 1 
Taking into consideration that the youth plays a vital role in achieving a balanced and healthful 
ecology, an educational environmental campaign among the youth is an important factor in 
restoring the environment. 
This bill, thus, seeks to increase the environmental awareness among the youth by creating a 
summer environmental internship program for Third Year and/or Fourth Year High School 
students. Through hands-on experience, it is expected that the youth will easily realize the 
importance of environmental protection and restoration. They can be advocates and practitioners 
of sustainable development and of issues and concerns that affect their sector and the whole 
environment as well. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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~JT6NI<j "SONNY-=~. TRILLANES IV 
Senator 
1 Center for Environmental Awareness and Education. 2007. Sustainability through Education. Retrieved on 23 
March 2008, from http://www.ceae.org/education.htm 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
AN ACT 
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PROVIDING FOR A SUMMER ENVIRONMENTAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR 
JUNIOR AND/OR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECl1ION 1. SllOrt Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Summer Environmental 
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Internship ,Program Act." 
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SEC. 2. Environmental Internship Program. - Upon the approval of school principal or 
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of school district superintendent and with the written approval of the parent or guardian of the 
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student, a Third Year and/or Fourth student may be employed as an environmental intern by a 
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national or local govermnentlnon-govemment agency concerned with the regulation of natural 
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resources or with the protection of the environment during the summer vacation period. 
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SEC. 3. Duties of Interns. - Duties of environmental interns shall be established by the 
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employing agency in cOlljunction with the school principal or the local school district 
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superintendent. They shall be oriented toward providing maximum exposure to problems of 
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environmental control and resource use. 
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SEC. 4. Allowance. - The employing agency may provide allowance for the interns for 
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their travel and other job-related expenses. 
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SEC. 5. Report. - At the end of the intemship program, students shall be required to 
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submit a suitable project report relating to their experiences and activities done during their 
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intemship. 
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Successful completion of a summer program and submission of a suitable project report 
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to the school may result in academic credit toward graduation from high school. 
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SEC. 6. Separability Clause. -
Should any provision of this Act be found 
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unconstitutional by a court oflaw, such provision shall be severed from the other provisions, and 
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the same shall not affect the enforceability and effectivity of the remaining provisions of this 
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Act. 
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SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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complete publication in any two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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