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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIRST REGULAR SESSION
Seventeenth Congress

950

HOUSE BILL nf

Introduced by: Honorable Cristal L. Bagatsing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to grant Civil Service eligibility to government workers and employees
as guaranteed under Sec.9, Article II, of the Constitution which that “the State shall promote a
just and dynamic order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and free
the people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services, promote full
employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all.” In the same
Article Sec.18. “The State affirms labor as'a primary social economic force for all.” It shall
protect rights of workers and promote their welfare.” It guarantees equal access to opportunities
for public service, afford protection to labor, promote full employment and equality in
employment and ensure equal work opportunities.

It has been observed that the hiring of government workers and employees to fill in
much needed personnel for special projects and programs, and/or other exigencies had always
been under fortuitous conditions. This appears to be a normal practice in our bureaucracy. Time
and again, accommodated applicants end up either as casual/contractual or co-terminus
employees under provisional or temporary appointment status. Most of them manage to retail
their position and continue to remain as part of the civil service. By reasons of their educational
qualifications, experience, capability and effectiveness to handle and dynamic positions some
of them even occupy regular government key position that require career professional civil

ice eligibility. The same is true with personnel under the employ of elective officials and
holding co-terminus appointments who area also deprived of the opportunity to occupy
permanent position in government offices despite that the fact that they continuously serve for
a considerable number of years with loyalty and dedication.

hould be recalled that in 1990, Republic Act. No. 6850, An Act granting Civil
Eligibility to Government Employees with Provisional or Temporary Appointment
who have Continuously rendered Seven (7) Years of Government Service, was passed by
Congress. However, it is sad to note that the author of the Act, despite her noble intent, failed
to include casuals/contractual co-terminus and other legitimate regular plantilla such as office
utility aide, office utility assistant and/or their equivalents which would have expanded the
benefits to other employees much deserving of similar recognition and which would have been
an opportunity for them to improve their welfare. Likewise, Republic Act No.7883 was also
enacted into law, “An Act Granting Civil Service Eligibility to Barangay Health Workers Who



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Have Rendered Five Years of Continuous Service”. It is therefore just fair and highly
commendable that this bill’s objective is to grant civil service eligibility to these
underprivileged government workers and employees who have continuously rendered ten (10)
years of service to the bureaucracy as they deserve equal treatment and care.

‘There is no reason therefore why Congress should not enact this measure if only to give
flesh to the Constitutional mandate that will address the need to provide this opportunity for
advancement needed by the marginalized workers and employees of our government.

‘The passage of this bill therefore is earnestly requested.

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CRISTAL 8. .BAGATSING
Representative
5" District, Manila


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIRST REGULAR SESSION
Seventeenth Congress

4950

HOUSE BILL NO,

Introduced by: Honorable Cristal L. Bagatsing

AN ACT
GRANTING SECURITY OF TENURE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS,
TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WHOSE NATURE OF
APPOINTMENT IS EITHER TEMPORARY OR CONTRACTUAL AND WHO
HAVE RENDERED A TOTAL OF FIVE YEARS OF EFFICIENT SERVICE

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

SEC. 1. - Declaration of Policy. — The State shall harness its human resources to cope
with rapid economic development and population growth. Government workers, being an
important component of the State’s human resources, shall be given the equal opportunity to
quality education, justice, and the security of tenure of employment.

SEC.2. — Coverage. — Subject to the provisions of the Constitution and applicable civil
service laws, rules and regulations, all incumbent government employees, as of the approval
of this Act, who are holding contractual and/or temporary positions in the first and
levels and who have rendered continuous service for the last (5) years shall be given regular
positions with permanent appointments by their respective offices: Provided, however, That,
they shall not be entitled to any promotion until such time that they shall have obtained the
appropriate eligibility requirements for that position.

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SEC.3. - Performance Evaluation Standards. - ‘The Civil Service
Commission shall formulate performance evaluation standards to determine qualified
employees under this Act

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shall promul;

4. — Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Civil Service Commission
ite rules and regulations within ninety (90) days after approval of this Act.

SEC. 5. —Separability Clause. ~ If any part, section or provision of this Act
declared invalid or unconditional, other provisions not affected therein shall remain in force
and effect.



SEC. 6. — Repealing Clause — All laws, decrees, and executive orders inconsistent
with this Act hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 7.- Effectivity Clause. ~ This Act take effect fifteen (15) days after publication
in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved. Sp

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CRISTAL L. BAGATSING
Representative
35 District, Manila