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SENATE 
S. No. 3173 
Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article II, Sec. 4 of the Philippine Constitution states that "The State recognizes 
the vital role of communication and information in nation-building." 
A well-informed and educated employee who is aware of his rights, welfare and 
development, benefits and privileges is more likely to avert discrimination and other 
forms of abuse in the workplace. 
It is, therefore, the objective of this bill to keep the future members of the work 
force well-informed of existing laws, statutes, rules and regulations and other policies 
conceming labor and employment, including the salient features of the Labor Code of 
the Philippines and its amendments, Maternity Benefits Act, Paternity Leave Act, Solo 
Parents' Welfare Act, Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, Anti-
Violence Against Women and Children Act, Prohibition on Discrimination Against 
Women and Children and other Labor Laws. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
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MANUEL "LITO" M. LAPI~ 
Senator 
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR MANDATORY LABOR LAW SEMINAR FOR ALL 
GRADUATING STUDENTS OF THE TERTIARY LEVEL 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SEC. 1. 
Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Labor Law Awareness 
Act of 2012". 
SEC. 2. 
Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State 
to afford protection to labor, promote full employment, ensure equal work opportunities 
regardless of sex, race and creed and regulate relations between workers and 
employers. The State shall assure the rights of workers to self-organization, collective 
bargaining, security of tenure, and just and humane conditions of work. Finally, the 
State shall instill consciousness and awareness of existing labor policies to all members 
of the work force. 
SEC. 3. 
Mandatory Labor Law Seminar. - All graduating stUdents of the 
tertiary level shall be required to undergo the Labor Law Seminar (LLS) to be 
administered by the duly authorized representatives of the Department of Labor and 
Employment. The LLS shall be a seminar which shall include, but shall not be limited to, 
discussions on labor standards, relations, rights and benefits, including the salient 
features of the Labor Code of the Philippines and its amendments, Maternity Benefits 
Act, Paternity Leave Act, Solo Parents' Welfare Act, Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, Anti-


Trafficking in Persons Act, Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act, Prohibition 
on Discrimination Against Women and Children and other Labor Laws. 
The LLS shall not be given course credit, but shall, however, form part of the 
requirements for eligibility for graduation of tertiary level students. 
SEC. 4. 
Penalty Clause. - A person found to have not complied with the 
provisions of this Act shall be disqualified from graduation, and shall only be considered 
eligible for graduation upon completion of this course. 
SEC. 5. 
Implementing Rules and Regulations. - As the lead agency, the 
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall formulate the implementing rules 
and regulations of this Act within six months from its passage into law. 
SEC. 6. 
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. 
SEC. 7. 
Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, leUer of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, 
or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended 
accordingly. 
SEC. 8. 
Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,