Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18 Congress.
First Regular Session

1231

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Gerardo J. Espina, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks toestablish the TESDA Skills, Training and Accreditation Center
in the municipality of Kawayan, Province of Biliran to be known as Kawayan TESDA Training
and Accreditation Center Act.

The establishment of an accessible, high quality and efficient technical education and
skills development center shall be beneficial not only to the new high school graduates but
also to college graduates and to ordinary citizens

The Lone District of Biliran is composed of eight (8) municipalities, namely: Almeria,
Biliran, Cabuegayan, Caibiran, Culaba, Kawayan, Maripipi and Naval. The only existing TESDA
Training Center in the province is located in the Municipality of Cabucgayan which is very far
from the capital town of Naval that serves as the center of trade and commerce of the Province.
Furthermore, its ironic that the provincial office of TESDA is located in Barangay Atipolo, Naval
and Biliran while the training center is located in Cabucgayan, The learners find it very difficult
to travel to a far-flung area away from the main island. Not only costing them more expenses but
also the time alone is already onerous for them.

This bill, which aims to equip the citizens with basic practical knowledge and technical
expertise, geared towards a society that is self-reliant, productive, and more importantly
employable. The necessity for the creation of a TESDA in Kawayan, Biliran shall serve the three
(3) municipalities composed of the Island Municipality of Maripipi, Kawayan, and Culaba as
well as other neighboring Municipalities and provinces since the existing TESDA Accreditation
Centers located in the Municipality of Cabucgayan cannot cater to the whole province of
Biliran.

Inview of the foregoing, approvalof this bill is eamestly sought.

HON. GERARYO J,[ESPINA, JR.
Representative
Lone District, Biliran


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18% Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 1232

Introduced by Representative Gerardo J. Espina, Jr.

ANACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION
AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND
ACCREDITATION CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF KAWAYAN, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Itis hereby created the Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in Kawayan, Biliran, to be
known as “Kawayan TESDA Training and Accreditation Center Act”.

Sec.2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) shall formulate the necessary
Implementing Rules and Regulations for the appropriate implementation of this Act.

Sec.3. Appropriations. The amount necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act
on the year following the approval of this Actand in every year thereafter.

Sec. 4. Separability Clause - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall
remain in force and effect.

Sec. 5. Repealing Clause - All laws, executive orders, decrees, issuances, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed and/or modified accordingly.

Sec. 6. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

Approved,