EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
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Introduced by SENATOR MANUEL “LITO” M. LAPID
AN ACT
INTEGRATING LABOR EDUCATION INTO SOCIAL SCIENCE SUBJECTS IN THE 
TERTIARY EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 3, Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution declares that the State shall 
afford full protection to labor and promote full employment and equality of 
opportunities for all. However, a gap exists in terms of fostering knowledge and 
awareness of the different labor laws, rules and regulations. Based on Commission 
on Higher Education (CHED) Memorandum Order No. 20, series of 2013, labor 
education is not among the components of any of the core and elective General 
Education courses for undergraduate students. This is a cause for concern since 
college students will eventually be future members of the labor force. It is therefore 
imperative that college graduates must be equipped with the necessary knowledge 
of their rights, obligations, and benefits as employees.
This proposed measure seeks to strengthen the labor education in the country 
by integrating discussion thereon into Social Science subjects being offered under 
the mandatory 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 
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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.
DEL “ LITO” M. LAPID
Senator


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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S. No.
SENATE
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
AN ACT
INTEGRATING LABOR EDUCATION INTO SOCIAL SCIENCE SUBJECTS IN 
THE TERTIARY EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND PROVIDING FUNDS
THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House o f Representatives o f the 
Philippines in Congress assembled:
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Section 1. 
Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Labor Education
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Sec. 2. Declaration o f Policy. - It is the policy of the State to protect the rights
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of workers, promote their welfare, their living and working conditions, and terms of
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employment. Towards this end, the State shall promote a mechanism to educate the
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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 o f 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
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and global labor situation, labor market concerns, labor issues, 
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the self-realization of the human being, the foundations of the dignity of labor 
and other topics related to labor and employment.
b) Tertiary Education curricuium shall refer to the general education curriculum 
designed for students taking up courses leading to a degree.
c) Sociai Science subjects shall 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 o f Labor Education into the Social Science Subjects in the 
Tertiary Education Curriculum. - Labor education shall be integrated into mandatory 
Social Science subjects offered under the general education curriculum at the 
tertiary level of education.
Sec. 5. Development o f Academic Program and Implementing Rules and 
Regulations. - 
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), 
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mandate under Republic Act No. 7722, othemise 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 of this Act is declared 
invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions that are not affected thereby shall 
continue to be in full force and effect.
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Sec. 8. Repealing Clause. All laws, orders, rules and regulations, or parts
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thereof that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby modified or
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repealed accordingly.


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Section 9. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
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its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation.
Approved,