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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No.1268 
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Inevitably, college students are forthcoming members of the labor force. 
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such, there is a need to ascertain their understanding regarding their role therein. A 
truly independent and productive labor force is one that is not only vast in numbers but 
one that is composed of workers and laborers who are knowledgeable about their 
rights, obligations, and contributions. The labor sector is a firm example that the whole 
is only as strong as its weakest component. As long as workers and laborers are not in 
a position to converse equally with management then there is a failure to establish a 
truly empowered labor force. 
This proposed measure seeks to strengthen the labor education in the country by 
integrating discussion thereon into Social Science subjects being offered under the 
general education curriculum at the tertiary level of education. Under this proposed 
measure, labor education that will be taught in' the tertiary level shall include subjects 
relating to labor rights, workers' welfare and benefits, core labor standards, labor laws 
and regulations, the national arid global labor situation, labor market concerns, labor 
issues, overseas work and related problems, the nature of human labor, the role of 
labor in the self-realization of the human being" the foundations of the dignity of labor, 
and other topics related to labor and employment. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
NUEL "LITO" LAP~ 
Senator 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
1268 
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid 
AN ACT 
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INTEGRATING LABOR EDUCATION INTO SOCIAL SCIENCE SUB.JECTS 
IN THE TERTIARY EDUCATION CURRICULUM 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. 
Short Title. 
- This Act shall be known as the "Labor 
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Education Act of 2013". 
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SEC. 2. 
Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to protect the 
rights of workers, promote their welfare, their living and working conditions, and terms of 
employment. 
Towards this end, the State shall promote,a mechanism to educate the youth on 
the rights and welfare of the workers and promote a society that is responsive and 
sensitive to the needs of the labor sector. 
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SEC.3. 
Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms 
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shall mean: 
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(a) 
Labor education shall refer to the teaching of labor rights, workers' welfare 
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and benefits, core labor standards, labor laws and regulations, the national and global 
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labor situation, labor market concerns, labor issues, overseas work and related 
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problems, the nature of human labor, the role of labor in the self-realization of the 
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human being, the foundations of the dignity of labor and other topics related to labor 
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and employment. 
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(b) 
Tertiary education curriculum shall refer to the general education 
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curriculum designed for students taking up courses leading to a degree. 
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Social· Science subjects shari refer to the subjects pertaining to the 
branches of science that deal with the institutions, functioning, and aspects of human 
society and with the inter-personal relationships of individuals as members of society. 
SEC. 4. 
Integration of Labor Education into the Social Science 
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Subjects in the Tertiary Education Curriculum. - Labor education shall be integrated 
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into mandatory Social Science subjects offered under a general education curriculum at 
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the tertiary level of education. 
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SEC. 5. 
Development of Academic Program and Implementing Rules 
and Regulations. - The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), pursuant to its 
mandate under Republic Act No. 7722, otherwise known as the "Higher Education Act 
of 1194"', shall develop the program to execute and implement this Act. Further, the 
CHED shall formulate the rules and regulations necessary for the proper 
implementation of this Act. 
SEC. 6. 
Appropriations Clause. - The amount necessary to implement the 
provisions of this Act shall be included in the general annual appropriations of the year 
when it is enacted into law. 
SEC. 7. 
Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held invalid 
or unconstitutional, such other provisions or parts not affected thereby shall continue to 
be in full force and effect. 
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SEC. 8. 
Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, decrees, letters of 
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instruction, administrative orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof contrary to or 
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'inconsistent with any provision Df this Act are hereby amended, repealed, or modified 
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accordingly. 
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SEC. 9. 
Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
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after its publication in the OffiCial Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general 
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circulation. 
Approved, 
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