Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2073

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Ma. Georgina P. De Venecia

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The use of science and technology has led to the development of many
countries; in fact, the most economically affluent countries in the world today have
shown great expertise in these fields. Many countries are continuously developing
their scientific and technological capabilities to create an edge over other countries in
a world that is becoming increasingly competitive.

In the Philippines, the thrust towards the development of scientific and
technological capabilities is reflected in Article II, Section 17 and Article XIV,
Section 1 and 10 of the 1987 Constitution which mandates the State to “give priority
to research and development, invention, innovation, and their utilization; and to
science and technology, education, training and services”, The development of
science and technology, as proven by many countries, is vital for national and
economic growth.

‘The increasing demands of such technology-based industries in the country
have created employment opportunities that may be incompatible with the
qualifications of the current workforce. Such job opportunities may not only require
secondary or tertiary education but technical skills as well.

It is also a fact that not all students have the capability to pursue tertiary
education, Without a college degree, they find it hard to compete in the labor market.
Because of these reasons, it becomes important to establish institutions that can offer
knowledge and skills aimed at developing globally competitive scientific and
technological capabilities and practical abilities that can be used for income-
generating activities. With this goal in mind, it is sought that the Judge Jose De
Venecia Sr, Memorial National High School be converted into a National Technical-
Vocational High School to be known as the Judge Jose De Venecia Sr. Memorial
‘Technical-Vocational Secondary School

Currently, there is no secondary school within the jurisdiction of the city
schools of Dagupan City offering a technical vocational curriculum. This conversion
aims to equip the promising individuals of Dagupan City with knowledge and skills
that will help them improve their lives and contribute to national development. This
will also provide income-poor students the skills needed to begin working


immediately after high school graduation to help them generate income for their
families.

‘The conversion will help the District maximize its available resources by
offering technical vocational courses that can help sustain the continuous flow of
employment and economic opportunities in the area, This will help students save
time, money and energy because they would not need to go to distant training centers
since there will already be an accessible vocational school that can provide them with
the same quality training

In view of the foregoing premises, the approval of this bill is eamestly sought.

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HON. MA. GEORGINA P. DE VENECIA

Fourth District, Pangasinan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONG!
First Regular Session

2073

Ss

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Ma. Georgina P. De Venecia

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE JUDGE JOSE DE VENECIA SR. MEMORIAL
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF DAGUPAN, PROVINCE.
OF PANGASINAN INTO A NATIONAL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS JUDGE JOSE DE VE! IA SR.
MEMORIAL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion into a National Technical-Vocational High School. -
The Judge Jose De Venecia Sr. Memorial National High School in the City of
Dagupan, Province of Pangasinan is hereby converted into a national technical-
yocational high school to be known as Judge Jose De Venecia St. Memorial
‘Technical-Vocational Secondary School.

SEC, 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. ~ All personnel, assets, liabilities
and records of the Judge Jose De Venecia Sr. Memorial National High School are
hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Judge Jose De Venecia Sr. Memorial
Technical-Vocational Secondary School

SEC. 3. Appropriations. ~ The Secretary of Education shall immediately
include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Judge Jose De
Venecia Sr. Memorial Technical-Vocational Secondary School, the initial funding of
which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the Judge Jose De
Venecia Sr. Memorial National High School. ‘Thereafter, the amount necessary for the
continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Implementation. ~ The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules
and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved,