Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is hereby imperative that the State shall provide relevant, accessible, high 
quality and efficient technical education and skills development in support of the 
development of high quality Filipino middle-level manpower responsive to and in 
accordance with Philippine development goals and priorities. 
This House Bill seeks to encourage active participation of various concerned 
sectors, particularly private enterprises, being direct participants in and 
immediate beneficiaries of a trained and skilled work force, in providing technical 
education and skills development opportunities. 
Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D. 
July 1, 2022 
11:50 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
      AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL, 
OPERATIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL FUNDING FOR THE 
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 
AUTHORITY (TESDA), AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines 
in congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF POLICY – it is hereby declared 
the policy of the state to: 
i. Promote and strengthen the quality of technical education and
skills 
development 
programs 
to 
attain 
international
competitiveness.
ii. Focus technical education and skills development on meeting
the changing demands for quality middle-level manpower;
iii. Encourage critical and creative thinking by disseminating the
scientific and technical knowledge base of middle-level
manpower development programs;
iv. Recognize and encourage the complementary roles of public
and private institutions in technical education and skills
development and training systems; and
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v. Instill desirable values through the development of moral          
character with emphasis on work ethic, self-discipline, self-
reliance and nationalism. 
 
SECTION 
2. 
TESDA 
DEVELOPMENT 
FUND 
- 
A 
TESDA 
Development Fund is hereby established, to be managed/administered by 
the Authority, the income from which shall be utilized exclusively in 
awarding of grants and providing assistance to training institutions, 
industries, local government units for upgrading their capabilities and to 
develop and implement training and training-related activities. The 
contribution to the fund shall be the following:  
 
a. one-time lump sum appropriation from the National 
Government;  
b. annual contribution from the Overseas Workers Welfare 
Administration Fund, the amount of which should be part of 
the study on financing in conjunction with letter (D) of Section 
34 of RA7796;  
c. donations, grants, endowments, and other bequests or 
gifts, and  
d. any other income generated by the Authority. 
SECTION 3. TESDA BUDGET - The amount necessary to finance 
the initial implementation of this Act shall be charged against the existing 
appropriations of the National Manpower and Youth Council (NMYC) and 
the Bureau of Technical and Vocational Education (BTVE).  
SECTION 4.  APPROPRIATION - The amount of Five hundred 
million pesos (₱500,000,000.00), or so much thereof as may be 
necessary, is there hereby appropriated as additional developmental 
funding, out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise 
appropriated, to carry into effect the provisions of this Act.  


The State shall hereby provide a separate authorize operational and 
organizational funding of Five hundred million pesos (₱500,000,000.00) 
to implement and to maintain the continuity of its mandate.  
The amount necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act shall be 
included in the annual budget of implementing agencies in the General 
Appropriations Act (GAA) of the year following its enactment into law and 
every year thereafter. 
The state shall hereby authorize the Technical Education and Skills 
Development Authority to re-align its appropriations, in the current year 
of the date of the effectivity of this Act to conform with its mandate and 
requirements. 
SECTION 5. PERIODIC REPORTS - The TESDA shall submit 
periodic reports on its findings and make recommendations on actions to 
be taken by Congress and Senate and the appropriate department, and in 
order to carry out the objectives and mandates of this Act. 
SECTION 6. AUTOMATIC REVIEW - Every three (3) years after the 
effectivity of this Act, an independent review panel composed of experts to 
be appointed by the President shall review the policies and programs in 
the TESDA and shall make recommendations, based on its findings, to the 
President and to both Houses of Congress. 
SECTION 7. REPEALING CLAUSE - All laws, executive orders, 
issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby 
amended, repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 8. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If, for any reason or 
reasons, any portion or provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional 
or invalid, the remaining provisions not affected thereby shall continue to 
be in full force and effect. 


SECTION 9. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE - This Act shall take effect 
fifteen (15) days after its publication in any newspaper of general 
circulation. 
  
Approved,