FIFTEENTH CONGRESS _ _ __
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

2281

House Bill No.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article ll, Section 26 of the Constitution provides that: “the State shall
guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service, x x x as may be
defined by law.” Executive Order 292, otherwise known as the Administrative
Code of the Philippines, provides for the recruitment and selection of
government employees. Section 21 further provides that “opportunity for
government employment shall be open to all qualified citizens and positive
efforts shall be exerted to attract the best qualified to enter the service.”

Government invests heavily in education through state colleges and
universities. Hence, priority should be given to qualified honor graduates of
public schools in the recruitment of civil service personnel. This would also
serve as an incentive for students in government — funded schools to excel
academically

Considering the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is earnestly
urged.

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ

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MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS _ as '
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

2281

House Bill No.

AN ACT
GRANTING PRIORITY TO HONOR GRADUATES OF STATE COLLEGES &
STATE UNIVERSITIES IN THE APPOINTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE
EMPLOYEES.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SEC.1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Public School
Honor Graduates Priority Act

SEC. 2. Priority in Appointment. — In the appointment of civil service
employees, priority shall be given to honor graduates of state colleges and
state universities of the Philippines: Provided, that the employee possesses all
the minimum qualifications for the position as required by law.

SEC. 3. Penalties. - In the exercise of its disciplinary authority, the
Civil Service Commission shall impose upon the concerned official or employee
the following administrative sanctions for any willful violation of this Act: (1)
First Violation — suspension of one (1) month without pay; (2) Second
Violation - suspension of two (2) months without pay; and (3) Third Violation
and subsequent violations hereof - suspension of six (6) months without pay.

SEC. 4. Rules and Regulations. — The Civil Service Commission shall
prescribe the rules and regulations necessary to implement this Act. The Civil
Service Commission shall furnish the Senate and the House of

Representatives a copy of the rules and regulations within ninety (90) days
after approval of this Act.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree, or
issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or
regulation contrary to or inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act is hereby
repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.