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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. _3188

Introduced by HON. EDGAR M. CHATTO
First District, Bohol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Skills development is a domain with full potential of contributing to the
improvement of the local economy. With the emergence of the global market of skills,
equipping the local constituents is, thus, a necessary requirement to meet the demands
of the domestic and international labor markets.

It is in this context and for the purpose of developing and enhancing the
competencies of the local constituents in the First District of the Province of Bohol that
the establishment of a specialized Training Center, under the direct supervision and
control of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and
specifically for the Municipality of Balilihan, Province of Bohol, becomes imperative.

Bohol caters five (5) TESDA Centers located in the Municipalities of Tubigon in
the first district, Bilar and Inabanga in the second district, and Pilar and Jagna in the
third district. Of the three districts, the first district is the only one with a single TESDA
center.

While there is a Balilihan TESDA Center in the first district, it is currently
annexed to the existing Tubigon TESDA Center which is some 45 kilometers away. The
building for the center has already been provided by the local government unit of
Balilihan. It is only unfortunate that since its establishment in 2010, it remains an annex
which shares personnel as well as trainers from the Tubigon TESDA Center.

Hence, making the Balilihan TESDA Center independent would allow it to
expand the courses it offers, add classes and improve its facilities and equipment.
Ultimately, the goal is to serve more learners not only in Balilihan but in adjacent
municipalities as well.

‘Thus, the support for the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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REP. M. CHATTO


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo. _ *288

Introduced by HON. EDGAR M. CHATTO
First District, Bohol

“AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TECHNICAL
EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA)
TRAINING AND ACCREDITATION CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
BALILIHAN, PROVINCE OF BOHOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR”

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Balilihan TESDA
Training and Accreditation Center Act.”

SECTION 2. Conversion and Establishment. — There is hereby established
a Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Training and
Accreditation Center in the Municipality of Balilihan in the Province of Bohol under the
supervision of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority to be known
as the “Balilihan TESDA Training and Accreditation Center”.

SECTION 3. General Mandate. ~ The Balilihan TESDA Training Center shall
primarily provide technical-vocational training and skills development program to
students from low-income families and out-of-school youth in the Municipality of
Balilihan and adjacent municipalities in the Province of Bohol. It shall also play a pivotal
role in helping the students become productive, self-reliant and to develop into middle-
level skilled labor force so as to hasten the social and economic development of Bohol as
well as meet the needs of both local and international labor markets.

‘The Balilihan TESDA Training Center shall also serve as the assessment center
for acquired competencies in technical-vocational skills in the whole Province of Bohol.
Further, as deemed necessary and practicable, in coordination with the Department of
Education, it shall render relevant teacher's training assistance and curriculum design
to the junior and senior high schools offering technical vocational education under the
K-12 Program of the DepEd.


SECTION 4. Curriculum Offerings. — The Balilihan TESDA Training and
Accreditation Center shall offer short-term courses in preferred market-driven and
relevant technical vocational courses within its areas of specialization in consultation
with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and such other relevant
agencies, both local and international.

SECTION 5. Training Center Site. - The Balilihan Training and
Accreditation Center shall be established in the existing Balilihan TESDA Training
Center located at the Municipality of Balilihan, Province of Bohol, a location highly
accessible pursuant to the purposes of this Act and to the mutual agreement between the
‘TESDA and the local government unit (LGU) concerned.

SECTION 6. Administration. — The Balilihan Training and Accreditation
Center shall be headed by a Technical Vocational Administrator under the supervision
of the TESDA. The Technical-Vocational Administrator shall be appointed by the
‘TESDA Director-General in accordance with civil service rules and regulations as well as
the qualification requirements of TESDA.

The Technical-Vocational Administrator shall render full-time services and shall
be responsible for the administration and operation of the Balilihan TESDA Training
and Accreditation Center. The duties and responsibilities of the Technical-Vocational
Administrator, including the appropriate compensation schedule, shall follow the
position qualification standard of TESDA for such office, in consultation with the DBM.

‘As necessary and practicable, and subject to approval by the TESDA Director
general, the Technical-Vocational Administrator shall enter into mutual agreements
with local-based counterpart agencies or instrumentalities and persons, both private
and government, for such assistance as may be necessary to effectively implement this
Act.

The academic and administrative staff of the Balilihan TESDA Training and
Accreditation Center shall be organized following the staffing pattern of the TESDA for
such type of center pursuant to existing laws, rules and regulations.

SECTION 7. Appropriations. The amount needed to initially implement the
provisions of this Act shall be charged against the current year’s appropriation of
TESDA and the Balilihan LGU. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the
continued operation of the Center shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. TESDA, in
coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Department
of Trade and Industry (DTI), the concerned LGU, and such other relevant agencies shall,


SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. All laws, presidential decrees, executive
orders, memoranda, rules and regulations contrary or inaccurate with the provision of
this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 10. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any part or provision of
this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not
affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 11. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,