QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 10771)
RA 10771 is titled the “Philippine Green Jobs Act of 2016.” It takes effect fifteen (15) days after completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
The State affirms labor as a primary socio-economic force for sustainable development; provides full protection to labor and promotes full and productive employment and equality of employment opportunities; and promotes the people’s right to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with nature’s rhythm and harmony.
Green jobs are employment that contributes to preserving or restoring environmental quality, including protecting ecosystems and biodiversity, reducing energy/material/water consumption through high efficiency, decarbonizing the economy, and minimizing/avoiding waste and pollution. They must be “decent jobs” that are productive, respect workers’ rights, ensure fair income, workplace security and social protection, and promote social dialogue.
They are establishments engaged in production, manufacturing, processing, repacking, assembly, or sale of goods and/or services, including service-oriented enterprises; they also include self-employed/own-account workers, MSMEs, and community-based business enterprises.
Yes. Section 3 states that the Act applies to all business enterprises unless otherwise provided in the Act.
(1) A special deduction equivalent to 50% of total expenses for skills training and research development expenses that exceed allowable ordinary and necessary deductions under the National Internal Revenue Code. (2) Tax and duty-free importation of capital equipment, provided it is actually, directly, and exclusively used to promote the business’s green jobs.
No. Section 5 provides that incentives under RA 10771 are in addition to fiscal and non-fiscal incentives already granted under existing laws, orders, issuances, and regulations.
The Department of Finance (DOF) administers the grant of incentives to qualified individuals and business enterprises engaged in registered strategic activities and maintains a database on them.
DOLE must formulate, in coordination with other agencies, a National Green Jobs Human Resource Development Plan. It should identify needed skills, sustain transition to a green economy, generate green jobs with employment/equal opportunities, and include education/training programs, databases linking green job opportunities, and information on green economy skill requirements.
DOLE, with PSA, maintains a database of green careers, professions, and skills, plus a list of emerging business enterprises generating and sustaining green jobs. It facilitates skills training assessment and certification, career advocacy, provides productivity and livelihood training, and extends technical assistance to enterprises for labor law compliance.
CCC, in consultation with concerned agencies, develops and administers standards for assessing and certifying green goods and services and green technologies/practices to regulate incentive availment and ensure green jobs content pursuant to the National Green Jobs HRD Plan.
TESDA formulates the necessary training regulations for implementation of skills training, program registration, and assessment and certification to support the skilled manpower requirements of the green economy.
NEDA ensures mainstreaming of the green jobs concern in development plans.
DOTC: mainstreams green jobs in its sectoral development plan and encourages investments in public transport infrastructure/services; explores shifting to eco-friendlier transport modes and improving efficiency. DPWH: develops and implements programs promoting green building practices. DOT: outlines sustainable tourism planning and an integrated approach for a job-rich sustainable tourism industry.
DepED must implement faculty, facility, and curriculum development for primary and secondary education for green economy knowledge and skills. CHED must develop and implement curriculum and related standards and instructional materials supporting the green economy.
They, in consultation with the BSP, provide preferential financial packages to business enterprises that create green jobs (notwithstanding contrary provisions in their charters).
Yes. Section 7 makes the Secretary of Labor and Employment an additional member of the CCC constituted under RA 9729 (Climate Change Act of 2009). Section 11 also provides that Section 5 of RA 9729 is deemed amended/modified by Section 7 of RA 10771, and inconsistent provisions of other laws are repealed/amended/modified accordingly.