Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. sese

Introduced by Honorable Edgar Mary S. Sarmiento

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill secks to establish a Technical- Vocational School under the supervision of TESDA
in the city of Calbayog, Province of Samar to be known as the Calbayog City Technical- Vocational
School.

The 1987 Constitution provides that, “The State shall afford full protection to labor, local
and overseas, organized and unorganized, and promote full employment and equality of
employment opportunities for all.” It also states that, “The State affirms labor as a primary social
economic force. It shall protect the rights of workers and promote their welfare.”

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority was instituted to furnish
relevant and accessible technical education and skills for middle-level manpower. These skills
which are taught to its clients are vital in increasing their chances of obtaining sustainable work
opportunities in a competitive market. Vulnerable groups in society, such as out-of-school youths
and low-income families, are trained to be self-reliant and productive. In turn, the labor force will
be strengthened through education and training which shall greatly contribute to the improvement
of the economy.

‘The creation of a separate Technical-Vocational School in Calbayog City shall be
convenient to those living in the city and the nearby municipalities. The current nearest training
centers are at least 50 kilometers away from the City of Calbayog. Thus, the institution of the
Technical-Vocation School will open avenues for those who are unable to undertake courses
offered by TESDA due to the distance of the training centers from their place of residence.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is e



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3232

Introduced by Honorable Edgar Mary S. Sarmiento

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TECHNICAL-
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF TESDA IN THE CITY OF
CALBAYOG, PROVINCE OF SAMAR, TO BE KNOWN AS THE CALBAYOG CITY

TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be It enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
Assembled:

SECTION L. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Calbayog City Techni
School Act.”

Vocational

SECTION 2. Establishment. — Itis hereby created the Technical-Vocational Schoo! under
the School under the supervision of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA) in Calbayog City, Samar, to be known as Calbayog City Technical-Vocational School.

SECTION 3. General Mandate. - The Calbayog City Technical-Vocational School shall
primarily provide technical-vocational training and skills development programs to students from
low-income families and out-of-school youth in the City of Calbayog and adjacent municipalities
in the Province of Samar. It shall also play a pivotal role in helping the students become productive,
self-reliant and develop into middle-level skilled labor force so as to hasten the social and
economic development of Samar, as well as meet the needs of both local and international labor
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The Calbayog City TESDA Training Center shall also serve as the assessment center for
acquired competencies in technical-vocational skills in the whole province of Samar. Further, as
deemed necessary and practicable, in coordination with the Department of Education (DepED), it
shall render relevant teachers” training assistance and curriculum design to the secondary schools
offering technical-vocational education under the K to 12 Program of the DepED.

SECTION 4. Curricular Offerings. - The Calbayog City 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. School Site. ~ The Calbayog City Training Center shall be established on a
site in the City of Calbayog, Province of Samar, which is highly accessible pursuant to the purposes
of this Act and to the mutual agreement between the TESDA and the concerned local government
unit (LGU).

SECTION 6. Administration, — The Calbayog City TESDA 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 the civil rules and regulations and the qualification requirements of
the TESDA.

The Technical-Vocational Administrator shall render full-time services and shall be
responsible for the administration and operation of the Calbayog City TESDA Training and
Accreditation Center.

SECTION 7. Appropriations. ~ The Director-General of the TESDA shall include in the
Authority's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.


SECTION 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ Within sixty (60) days after the
effectivity of this Act, the TESDA, in coordination with the DOLE, the Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI), the concerned LGU, and such other relevant agencies, shall formulate and issue
the necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 9. Separability Clause. — If, for any reason, any section of this Act shall be
deemed unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected
and shall thereby remai

in force and effect.

SECTION 10. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, executive orders, decrees, issuances, rules
and regulations or part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed
and/or modified accordingly.

SECTION 11. ffectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.