FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. N~. 2896 
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JUL 19 P 2 :14 
Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippines is an attractive location for production centers in Asia for many 
international companies. For those searching to make an investment in Southeast Asia, 
the Philippines offers the promise of high growth, with operational advantages such as 
strategic location for global exports, and highly qualified and educated workforce. Our 
country's labor force is well equipped to work with foreign ventures and is one of the 
country's outstanding attributes. Our familiarity with Western practices eases Filipino 
integration with Western business practices and foreign ventures. Additionally, the 
Philippines boasts of its literate population that is well equipped with computer skills, 
advanced technological expertise, and good managerial skills. In fact, in some cases 
there is an overabundance of skilled labor. 
Filipinos are young, educated, energetic, and motivated to succeed. With the 
support of our government, the Philippines is in a prime position to play an excellent 
host to further foreign investments. To establish a successful presence in the 
Philippines, an understanding of the culture, labor laws, and practices of the Filipino 
labor force is critical. Building a mutually beneficial relationship with Filipino employees 
requires an awareness of the Philippine disposition, the country's labor laws, customary 
salary and benefits, union rights, and employment procedures. 
As such, this proposed measure seeks to strengthen the labor education in the 
country by integrating the subject with the Social Science subjects being offered under 
the general education curriculum at the tertiary level of education. Under this proposed 
measure, labor education that will be taught in tertiary education shall include subjects 
relating to labor rights, workers' welfare and benefits, core labor standards, labor laws 
and regulations, the national and 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, the foundations of the dignity of labor 
and other topics related to labor and employment. 
Global competitiveness depends on the strength of employees. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 2896 
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) 
) 
'11 
JUL 19 P 2 :14 
Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid 
AN ACT 
INTEGRATING LABOR EDUCATION INTO THE SOCIAL SCIENCE 
SUBJECTS IN THE TERTIARY EDUCATION CURRICULUM 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 "Labor 
Education Act of 2011 ". 
SEC. 2. 
Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to protect the 
rights of workers, promote their welfare, their living and working conditions, and terms of 
employment. 
Towards this end, the State shall promote a mechanism to educate the 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. 
SEC.3. 
shall mean: 
Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms 
(a) 
Labor education shall refer to the teaching of labor rights, workers' welfare 
and benefits, core labor standards, labor laws and regulations, the national and 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, the foundations of the dignity of labor and other topics related to labor 
and employment. 
(b) 
Tertiary education curriculum shall refer to the general education 
curriculum designed for students taking up courses leading to a degree. 


(c) 
Social 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 of Labor Education into the Social Science 
Subjects in the Tertiary Education Curriculum. - Labor education shall be integrated 
into the mandatory Social Science subjects being offered under the general education 
curriculum at the tertiary level of education. 
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), pursuant to its mandate under 
Republic Act No. 7722, otherwise known as the "Higher Education Act of 1994", shall 
develop the program to execute and implement this Act. 
SEC. 5. 
Separability Clause. -
If any provision or part hereof is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the 
other provisions. 
SEC. 6. 
Repealing Clause. -
All laws, executive orders, decrees, 
instructions, rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with any provision of this 
Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 7. 
Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved,