FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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In the tapestry of the Philippine society, education occupies an earnest wealth. 
Inculcated in our minds is the belief that education, a good education, is one sure 
passport to success in life. And sure enough, that mentality instilled on the value of 
education propelled the country to become Asia's most literate nation. 
The empowerment of the people through education is therefore a mission and 
which is responded to by this bill by institutionalizing and strengthening an existing 
program for free education to deserving employees in the national and local 
government. This is consistent with the declared axiom in the 1987 Philippine 
Constitution when it states, "The Civil Service COI:nmission, as the central personnel 
agency of the Government, shall establish a career service and adopt measures to 
promote morale, efficiency, integrity, responsiveness, progressiveness, and courtesy in 
the civil service. It shall strengthen the merit and rewards system, integrate all human 
resources development programs for all levels and ranks, and institutionalize a 
management climate conducive to public accountability x x x." (Art. E-B, Sec. 3). 
The Government is the largest employer in this country. There was a time when 
people noted that it has become one huge haven fOr misfits, a situs where square pegs 
converged in a round hole and an area for the unheralded bureaucrats. And why not, 
with monetary benefits, minimal opportunities and similar advancement failing in dismal 
comparison with their private sector counterpart, brilliant human resource and talented 
fresh graduates distanced themselves from employment in the government. 
Recent events, however, provide a good picture of national leadership 
recognition of government workforce. And in an attempt to professionalize the sector 
further, this bill is introduced. Scholarship grants in the skill and training level, as well in 
courses leading to an academic title and graduate school program are guaranteed to 
deserving government employees. To the government, an advantage is likewise noted: 
core areas of studies which may be the demand of the future are the premier 
concentration of this program. Thence, an outstanding government bureaucracy is 
assured. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MAN 
Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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S. No. 1001 
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid 
AN ACT 
INSTITUTIONALIZING 
GOVERNMENT 
SCHOLARSHIP 
GRANT 
TO 
DESERVING NATIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, 
PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. 
Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Tulong Aral sa 
Kinabukasan Act of 2010". 
SEC. 2. 
Declaration of Policy. - It is declared a policy of the State to 
promote morale, efficiency, integrity, responsiveness, progressiveness and courtesy in 
the civil service; to institutionalize a merit and reward system in the form of free 
education or scholarship grant to deserving civil servants; to integrate scholarship 
programs towards human resources development in the government; and to establish a 
management climate where potentials are tapped and utilized to the fullest and the best 
virtues harnessed and instilled in the minds of ever~ proud government personnel. 
SEC. 3. 
Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following terms shall 
have the following Signification: 
a. 
"Tulong Aral sa Kinabukasan" shall refer to the government-sponsored 
program under this Act providing free education or scholarship grants to deserving 
employees of the national and local governments. 
b. 
"Short-term training grants" shall refer to the government assistance under 
this Act for scholarship or training programs of not more than six (6) month duration in 
upgrading of skills of government employees in clerical, trade, crafts, custodial and 
related services. 
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c. 
"Baccalaureate degree grants" shall refer to government assistance under 
this Act for scholarship programs consisting in four-or five-year continuous studies 
leading to an academic title or course diploma. 
d. 
"Graduate school grants" shall refer to government assistance under this 
Act for scholarship programs in specialized field of study in post graduate level where a 
baccalaureate degree and training experience is a prerequisite. 
SEC. 4. 
The Scholarship Program. - There is hereby adopted the "Tu/ong 
Ara/ sa Kinabukasan" program, a nationwide scholarship program offering free 
education or scholarship grant to all government employees in the national and local 
government levels who want to pursue short-term training, baccalaureate degree 
courses, and/or graduate school training and education programs in accordance with 
the requirements under this Act. 
For this purpose, the existing Local Scholarship Program (LSP) and the Local 
Scholarship Program for Skilled Workers in Government (LSPSWG) being undertaken 
and handled by the Civil Service Commission shall be incorporated into the "Tu/ong Ara/ 
sa Kinabukasan" program under this Act. 
SEC. 5. 
Scholarship Grant Thrusts. - The Civil Service Commission 
(CSC), in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission 
on Higher Education (CHED), shall formulate the core areas of studies for the training, 
education or scholarship grants covered under this Act, including, but not limited to the 
sciences, 
fiscal 
management and 
public finance, 
economics, 
the 
technical, 
technological, entrepreneurial fields and similar other areas which are geared towards 
technology development and modern governance and management approaches. 
SEC. 6. 
Selection Procedure. -
ElT)ployees in the national and local 
governments who possess the following qualifications shall be eligible under the 
scholarship program: 
a. 
A permanent or temporary appointment at the time of filing; 
b. 
An aggregate of at two (2) years work experience in government; 
c. 
A performance rating of at least 'Satisfactory' for the last two (2) 
d. 
Not more than forty-five (45) years old as of last birthday; 
e. 
Good health; and 
f. 
Absence of pending administrative case: 
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Provided, That in the case of the graduate school grants, following additional 
requirements shall also be imposed: 
a. 
A bachelor's degree from a college or university of good standing; 
b. 
Absence of a masteral degree; and 
c. 
Non-availment of any foreign/local scholarship grant from the government 
in the past two (2) years prior to the school year the employee will study: 
Provided, further, That a written or oral examination may be administered by the 
Civil Service Commission or through a Screening and Selection Committee to be 
chaired by the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, with the Secretaries of the 
Department of Education (DepEd), the Department of Science and Technology, the 
Department of Interior and Local Government and the Chairman of the Commission on 
Higher Education, or their representatives, with the rank of at least an Assistant 
Secretary, as members. 
SEC. 7. 
Private Sector Initiative - Priv,ate sectors are encouraged to align 
their existing free education or scholarship programs with the program envisioned under 
this Act. 
Contributions to the fund supporting the scholarship program under this Act shall 
be deductible from the annual taxable income to·the extent of twenty percent (20%) 
thereof in the case of individual taxpayers and one hundred twenty percent (120%) 
thereof in the case of corporations, firms or entities, or such contributions may be 
considered as an input value-added tax, at the election of the contributor. 
SEC. 8. 
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) . - The CSC, in 
coordination with the DepEd and CHED, shall formulate the necessary rules and 
regulations for the implementation of this Act and the determination of courses covered 
under the program, as well as the application procedure, the nomination process, if any, 
responsibilities of the grantee; additional benefits; and other matters. 
SEC. 9. 
Funding Source. - The sources of funds for the implementation of 
this Act shall be, as follows: 
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a. 
For its first year of implementation, the appropriations set aside for the 
Local Scholarship Program and Local Scholarship Program for Skill 
Workers in all offices of the Government. 
b. 
For the succeeding years of implementation, such amounts as are needed 
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act and 
complemented by the savings generated from the different bureaus, 
offices and agencies and by contributions extended by private corporation, 
companies and entities. 
SEC. 10. 
Separability C/ausl~. - If, for any reason, any provision of this Act 
is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions hereof which are not 
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
SEC. 11. 
Repealing Clause. -
All laws, decrees, orders, rules and 
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 12. 
Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved, 
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