Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5542

HOUSE BILL NO. ~~

Introduced by REP. Michael L. Romero and Enrico A. Pineda

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is hereby imperative that the State shall provide relevant, accessible, high
quality and efficient technical education and skills development in support of
the development of high quality Filipino middle-level manpower responsive to
and in accordance with Philippine development goals and priorities.

This House Bill seeks to encourage active participation of various concemed
sectors, particularly private enterprises, being direct participants in and

immediate beneficiaries of a trained and skilled work force, in providing
technical education and skills development opportunities.

Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested.

MICHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D ee A’ PINEDA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5542

HOUSE BILL NO. *"

Introduced by REP. Michael L. Romero and Enrico A. Pineda

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING,
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL FUNDING FOR
THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (TESDA), AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the
Philippines in congress assembled:

SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF POLICY -'t is hereby declared the
policy of the state to:

a. Promote and strengthen the quality of technical education and
skills development programs to attain international competitiveness.

b, Focus technical education and skills development on meeting the
changing demands for quality middle-level manpower:

¢. Encourage critical and creative thinking by disseminating the
scientific and technical knowledge base of middle-level manpower

development programs;


d. Recognize and encourage the complementary roles of public and
private institutions in technical education and skills development
and training systems; and

e. Instill desirable values through the development of moral
character with emphasis on work ethic, self-discipline, self-reliance
and nationalism.

SECTION 2. TESDA DEVELOPMENT FUND - A TESDA Development Fund
is hereby established, to be managed/administered by the Authority. the
income from which shall be ufilized exclusively in awarding of grants and
providing assistance to training institutions, industries, local government
units for upgrading their capabilities and to develop and implement
training and training-related activities. The contribution to the fund shall
be the following:

a, one-time lump sum appropriation from the National Government:
b. annual contribution from the Overseas Workers Welfare
Administration Fund, the amount of which should be part of the
study on financing in conjunction with letter (D) of Section 34 of
RA7796;

¢. donations, grants, endowments, and other bequests or gifts, and
d. any other income generated by the Authority.

SECTION 3. TESDA BUDGET - The amount necessary to finance the
initial implementation of this Act shall be charged against the existing
appropriations of the National Manpower and Youth Council (NMYC) and
the Bureau of Technical and Vocational Education (BTVE).


SECTION 4. APPROPRIATION - The amount of Five hundred million
pesos (P500,000,000.00), or so much thereof as may be necessary, is there
hereby appropriated as additional development funding, out of any
funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to carry into
effect the provisions of this Act.

The State shall hereby provide a separate authorize operational
and organizational funding of One hundred million pesos
(P100,000,000.00) to implement and to maintain the continuity of its
mandate.

The amount necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act shall be
included in the annual budget of implementing agencies in the General
Appropriations Act (GAA) of the year following its enactment into law and
every year thereafter.

The state shall hereby authorize the Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority to re-align its appropriations, in the current year of
the date of the effectivity of this Act to conform with its mandate and
requirements.

SECTION 5. PERIODIC REPORTS- The TESDA shall submit periodic
reports on its findings and make recommendations on actions to be taken
by Congress and Senate and the appropriate department, and in order
to carry out the objectives and mandates of this Act.

SECTION 6, AUTOMATIC REVIEW - Every three (3) years after the
effectivity of this Act, an independent review panel composed of experts
to be appointed by the President shall review the policies and programs in
the TESDA and shall make recommendations, based on its findings, to the
President and to both Houses of Congress.


SECTION 7. REPEALING CLAUSE - All laws. executive orders,
issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby
amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If, for any reason or reasons, any
portion or provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the
remaining provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force
and effect.

SECTION 9. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its publication in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,