Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. $299

Introduced by Representative Roman T. Romulo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Pursuant to Article XIV, Section 2(1) of the Constitution, it is the policy of the State
‘o establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education
relevant to the needs of the People and society. Further, Section 2(5) thereof mandates the
State to provide adult citizens, the disabled, and out-of-school youth with training in civics,
vocational efficiency, and other skills.

The bill seeks to establish a special education (SPED) center in the City of Pasig to
be attached to the Pasig Elementary School purposely to cater to the needs of children and
youth with special needs, who may require the use of unique supplementary aids and
services in school.

{The Proposal envisions the realization of significant changes in the character,
intellectual and overall attitude of the children and youth of Pasig City, including their
ability to live independently and be productive members ofthe community.

In view of the foregoing, this representation seeks your kind support for the approval

of this bill.
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ROMAN T. ROMULO
Representative
Lone District, Pasig City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
4299
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Roman T. Romulo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER IN PASIG CITY BEING
ATTACHED TO THE PASIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SAN
NICOLAS, PASIG CITY, METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS PASIG CITY
SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED) CENTER AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established a special education center in Pasig City, which
shall be attached to the Pasig Elementary School in Barangay San Nicolas, Pasig City, Metro
Manila to be known as Pasig City Special Education (SPED) Center.

SEC. 2. The Pasig City Special Education (SPED) Center shall be designed to meet the
Unique needs of individual children and youth with special needs, which may necessitate the wee
of supplementary aids and services and teaching strategies in classroom and non-acadents
Settings and includes instructions on physical and vocational education, social skills
development and travel training.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) shall prescribe the school curriculum of
the Pasig City Special Education (SPED) Center. The SPED Center curriculum shall be based
on the standard DepEd methods, strategies, and lessons intended for children with special needs.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
Program the operationalization of the Pasig City Special Education (SPED) Center, the funding
of which shall be included in the DepEd budget for the Pasig Elementary School in the annul
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. Within one hundred twenty days (120) from the approval of this Act, the
Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of
this Act.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,