Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10917 Amending for the Purpose Republic Acts 9547 and 7323, Otherwise Known as the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES)

March 20, 2017DOLE DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 175-17IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10917 AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACTS 9547 AND 7323, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYMENT OF STUDENTS (SPES)RULE IPreliminary ProvisionsThis Rules and Regulations is hereby issued pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of Labor and Employment under Section 3 of Republic Act No. 10917. SECTION 1.  Title. — This Rules shall be known as the "SPES Rules and Regulations."SECTION 2.  Coverage. — This Rules shall cover the following:a. SPES beneficiaries;b. Participating employers;c. DOLE Regional, Field and Provincial Offices; andd. Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs).SECTION 3.  Definition of Terms. — As used in this Rules, the following shall refer to:a. Act — Republic Act 7323, as amended by Republic Act 9547 and further amended by Republic Act 10917.b. Applicable hiring rate — salary of SPES beneficiary based on the current hiring rate as authorized by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for entry level position in the government agency or local government unit (LGU) hiring the...