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Introduced by Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
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
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) shared that 
8,200 former drug dependents availed and graduated from the institution's Technical 
and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in 2021. While this shows that many 
former drug dependents are eager to improve their lives, there are still many of them 
who were not able to avail the TVET program and also needed opportunities for 
upskilling to sustain their livelihoods after they underwent rehabilitation. In fact, the 
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported in March 2024 that at least 
314,917 drug-dependent individuals graduated from the community-based 
rehabilitation programs.
The passage of this bill will institutionalize (TVET) and livelihood programs 
which will be specifically designed for former drug dependents. This serves as a 
significant component in allowing these individuals a chance to rebuild their lives. This 
will also open opportunities for them to find work or start their own businesses.


In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this measure is earnestly 
sought.
RAFFY T. TULFO
Senator
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SENATE
s. No.__2721
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Introduced by Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
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:
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Section 1. The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA),
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in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), shall
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institutionalize the provision of technical-vocational education and training (TVET) and
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livelihood programs designed specifically for rehabilitated drug dependents. The TVET
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and livelihood programs shall focus on competitive and employable skills that can be
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acquired and developed by rehabilitated drug dependents to further enhance their
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ability to find gainful employment and entrepreneurial livelihood opportunities.
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The DOLE shall provide incentives to companies which shall employ
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rehabilitated drug dependents who have undergone the TVET and livelihood programs
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mandated under this Act.
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Sec. 2. The Director General of TESDA shall immediately include in the
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Authority's programs the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be
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included in the annual General Appropriations Act.


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Sec. 3. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the TESDA shall,
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in coordination with the DOLE, formulate the rules and regulations for the effective
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implementation of this Act.
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Sec. 4. All laws, presidential decrees or issuances, executive orders, letters of
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instructions, rules or regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
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repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
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Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,