Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Session

H.B.No.__7967

Introduced by Congressman Dakila Carlo E. Cua

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE GOVERNMENT
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to promote holistic development among the youths, generate
employment, and create ample opportunities for every Filipino through the establishment
of a government internship program.

The existence of a misalignment between workforce requirements and technical
skills among fresh graduates is undeniable. Fresh graduates find themselves undergoing
numerous training programs after landing their first job. This is true not only in the
private sector, but also in the public sector.

The Government should not simply be a partner in educating the youths. It
should be at the forefront of innovation and development. The Government should take
the initiative to develop the country’s overall workforce, and push for the growth of its
human potential.

The establishment of a government internship program is a stepping stone
towards progress. It will not only help the youths in developing the necessary skills
needed for their first jobs, but also shape their attitude towards work.

In light of the foregoing, this representation humbly proposes the immediate
passage of this bill.

DAKILA O ENRIQUEZ CUA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Session

H.B.No.__7967

Introduced by Congressman Dakila Carlo E. Cua

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE GOVERNMENT
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, 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 “Government Internship
Program of 2018.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is declared that the State shall take initiative to
promote holistic development among the youths, generate employment, and create ample
opportunities for every Filipino. Towards this end, the State shall:

1. Provide adequate funding and such other mechanisms to increase youth
participation into public service by involving them with government programs
and projects;

2. Provide all Filipinos with equal opportunity to quality employment and
livelihood;

3. Ensure the optimized utilization of government resources in job creation and
workforce development;

4, Develop innovative measures to equip every Filipinos with adequate skills and
appropriate work attitudes.

SECTION 3. Government Internship Program- There shall be a Government
Internship Program [“GIP”] in every public office. The GIPs shall initiate participants
into public service by involving them with government programs and projects. The
implementation of the GIPs shall be coordinated with the Civil Service Commission.

SECTION 4. Government Internship Program Fund — A Government Internship
Program Fund, hereinafter referred to as “GIP Fund”, is hereby established. The GIP
Fund shall be solely and exclusively used for implementing the GIP under the provisions
of this Act.


SECTION 5. GIP Committee There is hereby created the GIP Committee, composed of
the following:

1. Chairman, Civil Service Commission, as the Chairman of the GIP Committee,
and the following as Members:

2. Secretary of the Department of Education;

3. Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment; and

4. Secretary of the Department of Local Government.

SECTION 6. Program Components ~ Subject to the provisions of existing laws, rules,
and regulations, the GIP Committee shall develop the different program components
comprising the GIP.

SECTION 7. Functions and Responsibilities of the GIP Committee — The GIP
Committee shall have the following functions and responsibilities:

1. Oversee the implementation of the GIP;

2. Review and evaluate the implementation of the various components of the GIP;

3. Call upon any government department or agency for the necessary assistance and
support for the GIP;

4, Submit to the relevant Committees of both Houses of Congress annual report and
assessment of the GIP. The annual report shall be submitted within the second
quarter of every year of implementation of the GIP.

SECTION 8. Appropriations — The initial amount of Five Hundred Million Pesos
[P500,000,000.00] is hereby appropriated from the National Treasury into the GIP Fund
to implement the provision of this Act. Thereafter, such amount necessary to effectively
carry out the provisions of this Act shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations — Within Thirty [30] days from the
effectivity of this Act, the GIP Committee, in consultation with relevant stakeholders,
shall promulgate the Implementing Rules and Regulations necessary for the proper
implementation of this Act.

SECTION 10. Separability Clause ~ \f, for any reason, any provision of this Act is
declared unconstitutional or invalid, parts or provisions of this Act that are not affected
shall be in full force and effect.

SECTION 11. Non-impairment Clause ~ Nothing in this Act shall be construed as to
diminish, impair, or repeal rights recognized, granted, or made available to
disadvantaged, marginalized, or specific sectors under existing laws.


SECTION 12. Repealing Clause — All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees,
implementing rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 13. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen [15] days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in two [2] newspapers of general circulation in the
Philippines.

Approved.