Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _728

Introduced by Representative Antolin A. Oreta ITI

AN ACT
MANDATING THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
AND LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY FOR REHABILITATED DRUG
DEPENDENTS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Rehabilitated drug dependents often struggle to reintegrate into society due to limited access to education
and livelihood opportunities. Without adequate support, they remain vulnerable to social exclusion and
economic instability.

This bill mandates the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), in coordination
with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), to provide technical-vocational education and
training (TVET) and livelihood programs intended for rehabilitated drug dependents. It also encourages
private sector participation by offering incentives to employers who hire individuals who have completed
the training

By institutionalizing access to employable skills and livelihood support, this measure affirms the State’s
commitment to rehabilitation through reintegration, and advances inclusive and restorative approaches to
national development.

This bill was approved by the House of Representatives in the 19" Congress and was duly transmitted to
the Senate. This is refiled in the 20" Congress under the same considerations for which it was previously
approved.

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

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REP. ANTOLIN A. ORETA IIT
Lone District of Malabon City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __728

Introduced by Representative Antolin A. Oreta II

AN ACT
MANDATING THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
AND LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY FOR REHABILITATED DRUG
DEPENDENTS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), in
coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), shall institutionalize the provision
of technical-vocational education and training (TVET) and livelihood programs designed specifically for
rehabilitated drug dependents. The TVET and livelihood programs shall focus on competitive and
employable skills that can be acquired and developed by rehabilitated drug dependents to further enhance
their ability to find gainful employment and entrepreneurial livelihood opportunities.

The DOLE shall provide incentives to companies which shall employ rehabilitated drug
dependents who have undergone the TVET and livelihood programs mandated under this Act.

SEC. 2. The Director General of TESDA shall immediately include in the Authority’s programs
the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the TESDA shall, in coordination
with the DOLE, formulate the rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4, All laws, presidential decrees or issuances, executive orders, letters of instructions, rules
or regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or
in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,