Youth Employment
LOWERING THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT AGE OF GOVERNMENT WORKERS
This bill proposes to lower the optional retirement age for government workers from sixty years to fifty-six years, amending Section 13-A of the Government Service Insurance System Act of 1997.
GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (GIP) ACT
The Government Internship Program (GIP) Act aims to establish a structured internship program for young Filipinos to gain practical experience in public service, providing a pathway to future employment and leadership roles.
TRABAHO CENTER IN SCHOOLS ACT
The Trabaho Center in Schools Act aims to establish job placement offices in public high schools to provide career services to students, facilitating their transition into the workforce.
REVISED NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM ACT
The bill aims to establish a Revised National Apprenticeship Program, which will replace existing provisions in the Labor Code regarding apprenticeship. It seeks to enhance youth employment and vocational training through a structured program managed by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
ANTI-ENDO AND CONTRACTING LAW
The Anti-ENDO and Contracting Law aims to eliminate the practice of 'endo' (end of contract) and other forms of contractualization in the Philippines by amending existing labor laws to ensure regular employment for workers and impose penalties for violations.
YOUNG FARMERS AND FISHERFOLK CHALLENGE ACT
The Young Farmers and Fisherfolk Challenge Act aims to establish a program to support young farmers and fisherfolk in the Philippines, addressing issues such as poverty, unemployment, and lack of access to resources in the agricultural sector.
SCHOOL-TO-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (STEP) ACT
The School-to-Employment Program (STEP) Act aims to establish Job Placement Offices in all public senior high schools, state universities and colleges, and local universities and colleges. It also creates a National Industry-Academe Council and Local Industry-Academe Councils to address job-skills mismatch and promote decent employment.