FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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 environment. 
The dama e on natural habitats is happening at a faster rate than observed in comparable 
countries. 
Taking into consideration that the youth plays vital role in achieving a balanced and healthful 
ecology, an educational environmental campaign among the youth is an important factor in 
restoring 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 advocates 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 
B 
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“SONNY” F. TRILLANES IV 
Senator 
‘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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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHJLIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR A SUMMER ENVIRONMENTAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR 
JUNIOR AND/OR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 
Be it enacted by the Senute unnd House of Representutives ef the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Summer Environmental 
Internship Program Act.” 
SEC. 2. Environmental Zntermhip Program. - Upon the approval of school principal or 
of school district superintendent and with the written approval of the parent or guardian of the 
student, a Third Year andor Fourth student may be employed as an environmental intern by a 
national or local governmentinon-government agency concerned with the regulation of natural 
resources or with the protection of the environment during the summer vacation period. 
SEC. 3. Duties ofznterns. - Duties of environmental interns shall be established by the 
employing agency in conjunction with the school principal or the local school district 
superintendent. They shall be oriented toward providing maximum exposure to problems of 
environmental control and resource use. 
SEC. 4. Allowance. - The employing agency may provide allowance for the interns for 
their travel and other job-related expenses, 
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SEC. 5. Report. - At the end of the internship progam, students shall be required to 
submit a suitable project report relating to their experiences and activities done during their 
internship. 
Successful completion of a summer progarnand submission of a suitable project report 
to the school may result in academic credit toward graduation from high school. 
SEC. 6. Separability Clause. - Should any provision of this Act be found 
unconstitutional by a court of law, such provision shall be severed from the other provisions, and 
the same shall not affect the enforceability and effectivity of the remaining provisions of this 
Act. 
SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in any two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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