Repubhc of the Phhippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE-B~IiL-No.  6880
Introduced by Representative Eduardo Roa Rama Jr.
EXPIANATORY NOTE
Entrepreneurship is a key driver of a country's economy. The world is changing rapidly
and wc are voyadrng steadily towards a generation equipped with more technical knowledge and
advancement. The future belongs to the innovators and leaders. Entreprcneurship is a significant
career option among the current generation as it significantly contributes to economic growth
and generate numerous jobs. Thus, the education system of the Philippines needs to adapt
accordingly.
I-intrepreneurship education will emerge as a path-breaker and trendsetter proving a
beneficial initiative for future generations. It has emerged as a demanding subject to be mastered
by students as it encourages young minds to blaze a trail and start businesses of their own. It will
hone the ability of Filipino youth to take risks, and organize and manage a business in a
competitive market that is constantly evolving.
Students will be exposed to challenges and experiences that will enable them to develop
insichts needed to create entrepreneurial opportunities, and build an expertise to successfully
bedrn. This basic education win help them embrace any upcoming opportunities to be successful
entrepreneurs and alsc> tackle the adversities successfully in the future. Thus, entrepreneurship
should be incorporated as a subject in the regular curriculum of the K-12 Program.
EDUARD0 ROA RAMA ]R.
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Republic of the Phhippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
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HOUSE BILL NO. 6880
Introduced by Representative Eduardo Roa Rama ]r.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE INCLUSION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS A
SEPARATE SUBJECT IN THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
CURRICUIA 0F THE K-12 PROGRAM
13e il erlacted ky The SeM,ate  and the Hollse Of Refire]erltatit'es  Of the PbibfJfJim ln Congre§S  assembled:`
1                     SECTION 1. Declaration of policy. -It is the policy of the state to provide a complete,
2       adequate and integrated system of education to private and public school students.  It is likewise
3       the policy to make such system of education relevant and attuned to the current needs of society
4       and the Filipinopeople.
5                    SEC.  2.  Entrepreneurship  Subject  in  the  High  School  Level.  -There  shall be  a
6       separate subject on entrepreneurship in the junior and senior year curricula of both public and
7       private secondary schools nationwide.
8                    SEC. 3. Development of subject content. -The Department of Education (DepFld)
9       Secretary shall appoint a Ilead subject specialist from the Department who shall be the lead person
10       in coordinating all activities necessary fc)r the development and implementation of the subject in
11        secondarylevel.
12                      The  Head  subject  specialist  shall  c()nduct  a multi-sectoral  consultation  with  educators
13       from  public  and  private  high  schools,  members  of the  national  chambers  of commerce  and
14       industry,  leading  entrepreneurs  and  the  public  at  large  for  the  purpose  of  determining  the
15       appropriate content and scope of the entrepreneurship subject: Provided, That such subject shall
16       include  the  following entrepreneurial subject matters:  (1)  leadership  and management,  (2)  fund
17       sourcing, (3) marketing, and (4) business strategy, and (5) contemporary entrepreneurial practices:
18       Provided, further, That such subjects shall have values and skills-formation aspects of the making
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1       of an individual entrepreneurship; and that such subject shall be attuned to the current policy of
2       industrialization and global competitiveness.
3                     SEC.  4.  jBudgcf.  -The  funds  necessary  for  the  implementation  of this  Act  shall  be
4       charged  to  the  appropriations  for  the  Department  of  Education  under  the  current  General
5       AppropriationsAct.
6                  SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -The secretary o€ the Depa.rt"ent o[
7       Education shall formulate the rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of
8       this Act.
9                    SEC.  6.  Rapca/I.ng C7ausc. -All laws, decrees, orders, rules  and regulations, or parts
10       thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
11                     SEC. 7.  Effcc/rvify -This Act shall take effect fifteen  (15) days after its publication in
12       the official Gazette or in two  (2)  national newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes
13        earlier.
14                     Approved.
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