Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No________________ 
Introduced by Representatives ALFEL M. BASCUG and 
 EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA  
Explanatory Note 
The intensified campaign against illegal drugs of the previous administration had 
resulted to the influx of more than 1.2 million drug dependents seeking treatment and 
reintegration to their communities. As intended, the endgame strategy of the so-called drug war 
is the implementation of a multi-faceted reinforcement and education-based mechanism. This 
proposed piece of legislation serves as a complement to the aforesaid program by offering a 
sustainable and intensive means of rehabilitation of the drug dependents.  
This measure proposes to institutionalize trainings and programs through the Technical 
Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for the benefit of the drug dependents 
undergoing rehabilitation treatment. This bill is the fulfillment of the State!s mandate to provide 
sufficient support to those afflicted with drug addiction and facilitate their second chance in 
life.  
This legislation was approved by the House of Representatives in the 18th Congress and 
was duly transmitted to the Senate. This is refiled in the 19th Congress under the same 
considerations for which it was previously approved.  
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
              ALFEL M. BASCUG 
EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA 
 1ST District, Agusan del Sur 
2nd District, Agusan del Sur 
June 30, 2022
1:46 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No________________ 
Introduced by Representatives ALFEL M. BASCUG and 
 EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA  
AN ACT MANDATING THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS 
DEVELOPMENTAL AUTHORITY TO INSTITUTIONALIZE A TECHNICAL-
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM 
DESIGNED 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 provide 
rehabilitated drug dependents with competitive and employable skills which shall enhance their 
ability to find gainful employment and livelihood opportunities. The DOLE shall provide 
incentives to companies which employ rehabilitated drug dependents who have undergone the 
technical-vocational education and training (TVET) and livelihood programs under this Act. 
SECTION 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. 
SECTION 3. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the TESDA shall, in 
coordination with the DOLE, promulgate the rules and regulations for the effective 
implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 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. 
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.   
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