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Introduced by Senator Loren Legarda
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE COLLEGE, TO DEVELOP A 
NEW GENERATION OF COMPETENT AND ETHICAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS, 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
In 2024, the Philippine government workforce revealed a compelling 
demographic profile—one that underscores both institutional strengths and 
generational vulnerabilities. According to data from the Civil Service Commission 
(CSC),1 employees aged 18 to 25 constituted only 1.56% of the total government 
workforce, while those aged 26 to 35 comprised 29.63%. Together, these youth and 
young adult age groups (18-35) make up just 31.19% of the public sector. Despite 
being hailed as the future of public service, they remain underrepresented in key 
leadership tracks.
This pattern holds within the 2nd Level Career Service—comprising technical, 
supervisory, and management positions—where individuals aged 18 to 35 also account 
for only 31.15%. In stark contrast, public servants aged 36 and above dominate 
68.81% of the workforce and 68.85% of these higher-level career roles. The gap 
widens further in the realm of political leadership: only 16.74% of elective positions 
are held by individuals aged 18 to 35, while 83.26% are occupied by those aged 36 
to 65.
11nventory of Government Human Resource - Career and Non-Career (as of JUNE 30, 2024).


This disproportionate demographic structure highlights a systemic constraint in 
the preparation and integration of young Filipinos into the decision-making core of 
government. While the youth are encouraged to lead, they are rarely positioned or 
equipped to do so. As a result, policy direction and governance priorities remain largely 
shaped by older generations, often without sufficient input from those who will live 
longest with the consequences of today's decisions.
Gat. Jose Rizal's timeless assertion that "The youth is the hope of our future" 
thus remains more aspirational than actualized. Although young Filipinos are urged to 
enter public service, they continue to face deep-rooted institutional barriers—from 
limited training pipelines and misaligned curricula to lack of exposure to public 
governance. Worse, reforms such as proposals to lower the retirement age, though 
well-meaning, do little to counterbalance the aging profile of government institutions 
or accelerate youth empowerment.
The challenge is compounded by long-standing deficiencies within the civil 
service itself: gaps in technical expertise, recurring ethical lapses, and managerial 
inefficiencies that erode public trust. Many new hires struggle to cope with operational 
demands, while mid- and senior-level officials are often unequipped for strategic 
planning, digital governance, or data-driven implementation. These challenges 
undermine the efficiency, responsiveness, and credibility of government.
To confront these issues, structural and generational reforms are essential- 
reforms that go beyond ad hoc training and instead build a systematic, merit-based, 
and future-facing pipeiine of capable civil servants.
The "Bagong Dugong Lingkod Bayan Act" seeks to establish the National Public 
Service College (NPSC) —a premier institution for training competent, ethical, and 
forward-thinking government leaders. Developed with key agencies, its curriculum will 
cover constitutional governance, public policy, data analytics, and regulatory 
compliance, with a required one-year government internship.
To promote access, the NPSC will offer free education and living stipends. 
Graduates will receive Civil Service Commission Level II eligibility, enabling entry into 
mid-level government roles. The goal: build a merit-based pool of young leaders ready 
to shape public service.


Eventually, CHED may adopt the NPSC model for broader use in higher 
education institutions, expanding access to service-driven programs nationwide.
The NPSC is a strategic investment in the future of Philippine governance. It 
seeks to bridge the generational divide, professionalize government operations, and 
reorient the civil service toward long-term national development. Through this reform, 
the State affirms its belief in the transformative capacity of the Filipino youth—not 
merely as beneficiaries of policy but as its authors and stewards.
In a time of global volatility and domestic transition, the need for agile, values- 
driven, and forward-thinking public servants has never been greater. The NPSC 
answers this call, offering the nation a path toward a more dynamic, inclusive, and 
resilient government—one prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and 
one that truly reflects the promise of its people.
EN LEGARDA


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TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
lOffirr of ti;' i~
25 JUL 14 All :40
SENATE
S. No. 513
RHCEIVF.D B':'
Introduced by Senator Loren Legarda
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE COLLEGE, TO DEVELOP A 
NEW GENERATION OF COMPETENT AND ETHICAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS, 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Title — This Act shall be known as the "Bagong Dugong 
Lingkod Bayan Act."
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policies - It is the policy of the State to produce 
nationalistic, ethical, highly technical, competent, and diligent public servants. To 
achieve this, the State shall establish, maintain, support, and operate a National Public 
Service College to train and develop students in the principles of nationality, ethical 
standards, and technical knowledge in government operations. It is the State's vision 
for these graduates to lead the nation in the future with integrity and love for the 
country.
Sec. 3. Establishment of the National Public Service College - There is hereby 
established a National Public Service College (NPSC), which will serve as the premier 
institution for training and developing future civil servants, with a special focus on 
technical, management, and administrative government work.
Sec. 4. National Public Service College Board - The NPSC Board is hereby 
created, composed of the following officials:
a. Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission (President)


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b. Undersecretary in the Office of the President of the Phiiippines
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c. President of the Development Academy of the Philippines (Member)
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d. Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (Member)
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e. Department of Budget and Management (Member)
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An official whose responsibilities and expertise encompass matters directly or
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primarily related to learning, or technical, management, and administrative
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operations, may be designated to contribute optimally to the specialized nature of the
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education envisioned by the NPSC. This official must hold a rank no lower than that
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of a Department Undersecretary, or its equivalent, and shall serve in a permanent
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capacity.
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Sec. 5. Support Agencies - The following agencies shall provide technical
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support for curriculum development and overall policy formulation:
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a. Department of Economy, Planning, and Development
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b. Department of Science and Technology
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c. Department of Social Welfare and Development
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d. Department of Agriculture
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e. Department of Justice
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f. Department of the Interior and Local Government
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g. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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h. Department of Information and Communications Technology
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i. Department of Finance
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j. Department of National Defense
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k. Commission on Audit
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I. National Research Council of the Philippines
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m. Commission on Human Rights
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n. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts
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0. National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
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p. The Philippine Commission on Women
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q. Government Procurement Policy Board
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Department Secretaries or their designated officials, who must hold a rank not
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officials shall sit in a permanent capacity, and their actions shall be considered as 
actions of their principals.
The Board and the Support Agencies shall meet at least once a year to discuss 
the developments, plans and the performance of the NPSC. In such a meeting, the 
Board may propose the inclusion of more members of the Support Group in so far as 
their expertise is necessitated by improvements in the curriculum.
Sec. 6. Secretariat - The Civil Service Commission's - Civil Service Institute 
(CSC-CSI) shall act as the secretariat and implement the policies of the NPSC Board. 
It may expand its workforce, in accordance with law, to accommodate the new tasks. 
The CSC-CSI shall continue its functions as the center for comprehensive training and 
development programs for government officials and employees.
Sec. 7. Curriculum - A comprehensive curriculum shall be formulated through 
the combined expertise of the NPSC Board and Support Agencies. The curriculum shall 
focus on training students in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, laws, regulations, 
practical application of technical, management, and administrative knowledge, 
including policy making, strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation, digitization, among 
other knowledge pertinent to future civil servants. In view of its specialized nature, 
the curriculum to be implemented in the NPSC shall be an exception to the rules 
provided by the CHED. General education subjects will not be included under this 
curriculum.
Sec. 8. Appropriation - There shall be an annual appropriation under the CSC 
for the requirements and operation of the NPSC Board and the NPSC.
Sec. 9. Location, Facilities and Academe - The NPSC shall be hosted at the 
auspices of the DAP. Special appropriations shall be provided to DAP for funding the 
facilities, faculty, and equipment of the NPSC, to be used exclusively for the said 
purposes. The workforce necessary for the operation thereof shall be in accordance 
with the requirements of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
Sec. 10. Faculty and Staff" Recruitment-The NPSC is committed to recruiting 
only the most qualified faculty and staff. All teaching personnel must possess a 
minimum often (10) years of actual government personnel experience. The NPSC will 
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highest standards of qualifications and expertise. Incentives will be offered to attract
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and retain top educators and professionals.
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To preserve the highly technical nature of the NPSC, the NPSC Board will
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establish detailed guidelines to ensure that strict academic standards are upheld. The
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NPSC Board will oversee a rigorous, performance-based engagement process for NPSC
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professors. To prevent stagnation and promote continuous excellence in public
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service, tenure positions will be limited and contingent upon proven integrity, ongoing
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professional development, demonstrated subject matter expertise, scientific,
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technical, academic, and public service success.
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Sec. 11. Core Values-lhe NPSC shall be founded on the highest standards of
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integrity, public service, and nationalism. Integrity shall serve as a core institutional
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principle that informs the governance, curriculum, admissions, faculty selection,
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training delivery, and internal accountability systems of NPSC.
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The NPSC shall ensure that ethical conduct, transparency, and public
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accountability are embedded in every stage of its operations, from the recruitment
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and retention of students and faculty, to the evaluation of academic and field
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performance, to post-graduate career support. Officials, faculty members, and staff
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shall be chosen based on a proven record of ethical public service, and shall serve as
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mentors and exemplars of moral leadership.
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All students shall undergo continuous values formation and ethics training,
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including courses on anti-corruption, good governance, and moral courage in public
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decision-making. The College shall also adopt internal mechanisms for integrity
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assurance and institutional safeguards against political interference.
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The College shall likewise promote the virtues of humility, modesty, and
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simplicity as essential traits of public service. Students shall be taught to reject
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entitlement, avoid extravagance, and embrace the discipline of humble leadership
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grounded in service to the nation and solidarity with the people. In all aspects of its
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mission, the NPSC shall cultivate a deep sense of civic duty, professional excellence,
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and principled leadership, ensuring that its graduates serve the Republic with
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competence, honor, and unwavering integrity.
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Sec. 12. Digitalization - The NPSC shall integrate the latest trends and
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advancements in digitalization and data analytics into its curriculum. This integration


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shall ensure that students are proficient in modern technologies, evidence-based
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Sec. 13. Admission Criteria, Seiection & Retention, Process-Vr\e NPSC Board
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shall establish clear criteria for admission, including academic qualifications, entrance
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examinations, and other selection methods. The NPSC shall also formulate the
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retention, disqualification, and post-graduation conditions, including the mandatory
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length of service to the government of NPSC graduates.
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Sec. 14. Non-Discrimination and Merit-Based Admission - The NPSC shall
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enforce a strict non-discrimination policy across all operations, including admissions,
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hiring, and student services, ensuring no individual is discriminated against based on
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ethnicity, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, or any characteristic
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unrelated to merit and performance. The NPSC shall actively promote diversity within
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its community and implement outreach programs to encourage applications from
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underrepresented groups. Support for economically disadvantaged students shall be
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provided through grants, and other financial aid beyond what is already granted under
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this Act.
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Sec. 15. Commencement of Operations-NPSC shall commence operations
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not later than five (5) years from the effectivity of this Act. Immediately before the
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first year of its operation, the NPSC shall conduct a nationwide entrance examination
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to admit the initial 200 students into the program and every year thereafter. The
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population size of the NPSC shall be gradually increased by the NPSC Board.
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Sec. 16. Free Education and Stipend - In accordance with Republic Act No.
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10931, the NPSC shall be free for all accepted Filipino students. All accepted students
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shall receive a monthly living stipend as may be determined by the Board.
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Sec. 17. Research and Development-The NPSC shall promote research and
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development in public administration, governance, and related fields. Capstone
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projects of NPSC Students shall be focused on improving governmental activities,
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policies, and processes to be formally endorsed to the DAP for publication and
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endorsement to relevant agencies. Funding shall be allocated for research projects
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and publications.
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Sec. 18. Internship Requirement - Before graduation, all students shall
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the Board. Apprenticeship salaries shall be provided by the agencies. Such internships
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Sec. 19. Civil Sen/ice Eligibility- All graduates of the NPSC will automatically be
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granted CSC Level II Eligibility. Government agencies are encouraged to hire these
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graduates subject to their required qualifications.
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Sec. 20. Aiumni Network and Career Support - The NPSC shall establish an
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alumni network to support graduates in their careers, promote continuous professional
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development, and monitor the long-term overall performance of the graduates of the
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Sec. 21. Collaboration with Other Institutions - The NPSC shall encourage
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collaboration with other educational institutions, government agencies, and
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international bodies for research, internships, and exchange programs.
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Sec. 22. Monitoring and Evaluation - The NPSC shall implement a system for
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monitoring and evaluating the performance of students, faculty, and the institution.
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Key performance indicators and benchmarks shall be established, implemented, and
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monitored. The CHED shall conduct an annual evaluation of the performance of the
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NPSC, adopt the best practices gained, and shall prepare a similar and accessible
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curriculum for other private and public higher education institutions.
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Sec. 23. Separability Clause - If any provision of this Act is held to be invalid
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or unconstitutional, the remainder of the Act shall not be affected, and shall continue
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to be in full force and effect.
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Sec. 24. Effectivity Clause-J\\\s Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation.
Approved,