Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon ity

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6051

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Youth unemployment and lack of a skilled and trained workers are among the
issues facing the Philippine labor market. The former represents the inability of fresh
graduates to find employment, which leaves the potential economic advantages of
‘ur young population untapped. The latter hampers the development of technical
and knowledge-intensive firms and industries which are key to sustained economic
growth.

This bill seeks to address these two problems in one stroke.

On-the-job trainings, as per the Commission on Higher Education
Memorandum Order No. 23, series of 2009, “[provides] tertiary students... the
opportunity to acquire practical knowledge, skills, and desirable attitudes and values
in reputable establishments/industries.” As such, completion of the OJT program
instils in students the necessary practical skills that complement the theoretical
knowledge acquired in their education. Meanwhile, the host establishments are given
an opportunity to augment their undermanned functions and address shortages in
their workforce.

This bill seeks to extend this mutually beneficial relationship between the
establishment and student-trainee, who is expected to be well-trained as well as
versed in the needs and culture of the establishment. In a broad scale, it is hoped
that this bill will help address youth unemployment and contribute to the
development of a well-trained labor force.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quecon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6051

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

AN ACT
REQUIRING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS THAT HAVE HOSTED ON-
THE-JOB TRAINEES (OJTS) TO ABSORB OJTS AS REGULAR EMPLOYEES
UPON GRADUATION

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

SECTION 1. Students who have completed at least six (6) months of on-the-
job training shall be absorbed by their Host Training Establishments (HTEs) as
regular employees upon the student's graduation and pending completion of the
HTE's hiring process.

SEC 2. The trainee shall have upon his discretion the right to refuse
employment with the HTE.

SEC 3. The appropriate authority in the HTE shall maintain a roll of
completers of the on-the-job training and shall coordinate with the higher education
institution to be informed of the status of their trainees. The aforementioned rolls
shall also be made available to the Commission on Higher Education for
accountability purposes.

SEC 4. The trainee shall be exempt from probationary employment. The
trainee’s on-the-job training shall count towards his/her work experience.

SEC 5. Separability Clause. - If any part or provision of this Act shall be held
Unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby
shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed and/or modified
accordingly.


SEC 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following
the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,