Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 552

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution, Article II, Section 17 provides:

“The State shall give priority to education, science and
technelogy, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism,
accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and
development.”

Further, Article 14, Section | mandates:

“The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make
such education accessible to all.”

The City of Bacoor developed into a site of commerce and industry, as shown by the
growth of the trade, banking and service sectors. Commercial activities are sporadic throughout
the City, ranging from wholesale to retail establishments, restaurants and eateries, hardware and
construction supplies and other service-related industries

‘The primary source of livelihood are salt production, fishing, oyster and mussel culture,
which are now being threatened to near extinction because of pollution and overpopulation.
Moreover, Bacoor is currently experiencing a rapid shift from an agriculture based economy to a
residential/commercial urban center.

Thus, it is imperative that appropriate education will be provided through a curriculum
that will properly address the needs of the locality. In as much as commerce and industry play
vital roles for the progress of a locality. it is likewise essential to give utmost importance in
preserving and strengthening their livelihood as an alternative source of income.

To respond to the demands of the modern times, technical vocational courses like
information technology, caregiving/caregiver, tailoring, food processing, massage therapy,
beauty care, commercial cooking, carpentry, food and beverage services, baking and pastry
production, plumbing, automotive servicing and the like should be given priority. No doubt
technical skills education will move the country forward as this is a means to spur employment
and boost family income

The creation of an arts and trade school will effectively equip graduates with basic
livelihood skills and knowledge which will enable young learners to become economically
independent at an earlier age consequently developing its local and human resources



It is the obligation of the State to provide a complete, adequate and integrated quality
education to the youth because of their vital role in nation-building.

In view of the foregoing reasons, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

REP; NI ERCADO-REVILLA
2™ District, Cavite



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIX
Fi

NTH CONGRESS
t Regular Session

EBILLNO. 992

HC

Introduced by HONORABLE LAD

ERCADO-REVILLA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ARTS AND TRADE SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY SAN NICOLAS 2, CITY OF BACOOR, PROVINCE OF CAVITE,
TO BE KNOWN AS BACOOR ARTS AND TRADE SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of an Arts and Trade School. — There is hereby established,
under the supervision of the Department of Education, an arts and trade school in Barangay San

Nicolas 2. City of Bacoor, Province of Cavite to be known as The Bacoor Arts and Trade School.

SEC. 2. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the San Nicolas 2 Arts and Trade School, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. Implementation. — The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations that
may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official
Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,