Title of the Bill

A PROPOSED BILL

Dela Cruz, Zenelyn V.

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 TITLE OF THE BILL

Preamble:

A brief introduction explaining the purpose and context of the bill.

Statement of the problem or issue the bill aims to address.

Declaration of the intent and objectives of the proposed legislation.

EXAMPLE:

This Act aims to establish mechanisms for improving public service delivery in the

Philippines, by acknowledging the fundamental rights of all Filipino citizens to efficient,

transparent, and accountable public services, as well as the importance of good

governance in fostering national development.

Section 1: Short Title

Provides a concise title by which the bill may be cited.

EXAMPLE:

This Act shall be known as the "Public Service Enhancement and Accountability Act of

2024."

Section 2: Definitions

Defines key terms used throughout the bill.

EXAMPLE:

Public Services: Any public service provided by government organizations, including

but not limited to social welfare, healthcare, education, and transportation.

Transparency: The principle that public information, decisions, and procedures should

all be accessible and open to the public.

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Accountability: The obligation of government officials and agencies to provide an

explanation or justification for their actions or decisions.

Section 3: Purpose

States the goals and objectives of the proposed legislation.

EXAMPLE:

The purpose of this Act is to:

1. Enhance transparency and accountability in the delivery of public services.

2. Establish mechanisms for citizen participation and feedback in the improvement

of public service delivery.

3. Ensure that public resources are used effectively and efficiently so that all

Filipino may receive high-quality services.

Section 4: Provisions

Contains the substantive provisions of the bill, organized into logical sections.

EXAMPLE:

1. Government agencies must keep clear and open records of their service

provision activities, which should include budgets, spending, performance

measurements, and results.

2. Public service contracts, agreements, and transactions will be made publicly

available, unless legal confidentiality is mandated.

3. Government officials and employees must be accountable for any corruption,

inefficiency, or misconduct. This accountability will be enforced through

disciplinary actions and legal proceedings.

4. There should be procedures established for asking the public for their opinions

on the effectiveness and quality of public services as well as for addressing

complaints and grievances in a timely manner.

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 5. The creation of a commission tasked with overseeing and assessing the

provision of public services by government entities. The commission will annually

report its findings and suggestions to the President and Congress.

Section 5: Implementation

Outlines how the proposed measures will be implemented and enforced.

EXAMPLE:

 The necessary funds for the implementation of this Act shall be appropriated

from the national budget.

 Government agencies shall allocate resources and personnel as necessary to

comply with the provisions of this Act.

 This Act shall take effect within 90 days of its publication in the Official Gazette

or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Section 6: Amendments and Repeals

Specifies any existing laws or provisions to be amended or repealed by the bill.

EXAMPLE:

All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the

provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 7: Effectivity

Formal declaration that the bill is enacted into law.

EXAMPLE:

This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

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What law will you propose that you think will help your nation achieve progress?
In this PT, you are to propose a bill that will help your nation prosper in the long
run.

Criteria for Scoring:

Criteria Guided Questions Points Score

 Write your bill in a long bond paper (portrait). This bill should be written by hand
to encourage personal engagement with your thoughts. Please write legibly, as
your handwriting will be part of the assessment.

 Submit the bill before the final examination date.

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EXAMPLE BILL TEMPLATE

"Public Service Enhancement and Accountability Act of 2024."

This Act aims to establish mechanisms for improving public service delivery in the

Philippines by acknowledging the fundamental rights of all Filipino citizens to efficient,

transparent, and accountable public services, as well as the importance of good

governance in fostering national development.

SECTION 1 Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Public Service Enhancement

and Accountability Act of 2024."

SECTION 2 Definitions. -

Public Services: Any public service provided by government organizations, including

but not limited to social welfare, healthcare, education, and transportation.

Transparency: The principle that public information, decisions, and procedures should

all be accessible and open to the public.

Accountability: The obligation of government officials and agencies to provide an

explanation or justification for their actions or decisions.

SECTION 3 Purpose. -

The purpose of this Act is to:

4. Enhance transparency and accountability in the delivery of public services.

5. Establish mechanisms for citizen participation and feedback in the improvement

of public service delivery.

6. Ensure that public resources are used effectively and efficiently so that all

Filipinos may receive high-quality services.

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SECTION 4: Provisions

6. Government agencies must keep clear and open records of their service

provision activities, which should include budgets, spending, performance

measurements, and results.

7. Public service contracts, agreements, and transactions will be made publicly

available, unless legal confidentiality is mandated.

8. Government officials and employees must be accountable for any corruption,

inefficiency, or misconduct. This accountability will be enforced through

disciplinary actions and legal proceedings.

9. There should be procedures established for asking the public for their opinions

on the effectiveness and quality of public services as well as for addressing

complaints and grievances in a timely manner.

10. The creation of a commission tasked with overseeing and assessing the

provision of public services by government entities. The commission will annually

report its findings and suggestions to the President and Congress.

Section 5: Implementation

 The necessary funds for the implementation of this Act shall be appropriated

from the national budget.

 Government agencies shall allocate resources and personnel as necessary to

comply with the provisions of this Act.

 This Act shall take effect within 90 days of its publication in the Official Gazette

or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Section 6: Amendments and Repeals

All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the

provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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Section 7: Effectivity

This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

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