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S. Bill. No. 
Introduced bv Senator Raluh G. Recto 
EXPLANATORY 
NOTE 
The entire workforce of the 'Philippine Govekent comprises more than '1.6 
million workers in its employ such that it is probably the single largest employer in the 
country. In fact, a large chunk of the appropriations approved by Congress every year 
goes to its personal services requirement. 
It goes without saying that the compensation of the government workforce leaves 
much to be desired such that it comes as no surprise that more and more of its employees 
are lured into the private sector. In light of the ever increasing budget deficit and the 
exodus of a large number of government employees into the private sector, it is then 
necessary to propose reforms that would assist those in government to earn extra income 
outside of their office hours, if only to preserve the talented, skilled and experienced 
personnel presently in the employ of the government. 
At the end of the day, the entrepreneurial spirit of the employees in the 
government can be rekindled and set to flame once there are programs and mechanisms 
in place that will assist them in their journey towards financial independence. 
With the adoption of the aforesaid policy, the government definitely has nothing 
to lose, but everything to gain. Ultimately, the benefits will redound to the Filipino 
people. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of thi 
earnestly sought. 


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13" CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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Introduced by Senator Ralph G. Recto 
AN ACT 
TO DEVELOP ENTREPENEURSHIP AMONG GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES 
FOR AN INNOVATION-INSPIRED CORPS OF CIVIL SERVANTS AND A 
PRODUCTIVE POST-SERVICE CITIZENRY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assern bled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Government 
Employees' Entrepeneurship Development Act of 2004". 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It shall be the policy of the State to enhance the 
human and intellectual capital of the Government and to ensure a healthier and more 
productive life for its employees after public service. 
SEC. 3. Objectives - 
a. To ensure the continuous flow of innovative and development-oriented programs 
and projects for entrepreneurial development; and 
b. To ensure the maintenance of highly competitive government employees and the 
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members of the academe. 
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Establishment of Cooperatives. - All government agencies are 
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encouraged to establish cooperatives in their respective offices as an outlet for their 
creative employ of such resources whether in service or beyond. 
SEC. 4. Establishment of Entrepreneurial Programs. - All government offices and 
agencies shall prepare a post-service Entrepreneurial Program for its employees who 
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government service for ten years or more. Resource speakers from 
government agencies with tested and proven training skills shall be tapped as well as 
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employees’ entrepreneurial sltills and as a way of generating financial resources for their 
employees. 
SEC. 6. Networking with Government Financial Institutions. - The agency head 
concerned shall link with existing Government Financial Institutions to provide sources 
of financing for the entrepreneurial projects of its employees. 
SEC. 7. 
Post-Service Assistance. - All government agencies shall extend post- 
service assistance to its retirees and shall include this function in its Human Resources 
Department. 
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SEC. 8. 
Implementing Rules and Regulations. -The Civil Service Commission 
shall promulgate the rules and regulations needed to implement the provisions of this 
Act. 
SEC. 9. 
Separability Clause. - If any section or provision of this Act shall be 
declared invalid or unconstitutional, such shall not invalidate any other section or 
provision of this Act. 
SEC. 10. 
Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
other Executive issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 11. 
Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,