SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No. 5800

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND ACCREDITATION
CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN DIONISIO, PROVINCE OF ILOILO AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

This bill seeks to create a Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality of San
Dionisio, Province of lloilo.

San Dionisio is a fourth class municipality in the province of lloilo with a
population of 33,650 people. It is a both coastal and agricultural town, thus majority of
the people still rely on farming and fisheries for subsistence. The establishment of an
accessible and efficient TESDA training center in San Dionisio will provide
opportunities to its constituents especially the out-of-school youth, to pursue
vocational and technical skills to become economically stable, globally competitive
and productive members of society.

Moreover, the creation of a TESDA training center in San Dionisio shall cater to
not just the twenty-nine (29) barangays comprising the municipality but as well as
other neighboring towns.

The approval of this Bill will help TESDA in fulfilling its mandate as the leading
partner in the development of the Filipino workforce with world-class competence and
positive work values.

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

RAUL "BOBPY" C. TUPAS


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session j
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HNo._ 9800

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND ACCREDITATION
CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN DIONISIO, PROVINCE OF ILOILO AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality
of San Dionisio, Province of lloilo under the supervision of the TESDA.

SECTION 2. The TESDA Training and Accreditation Center shall provide
technical and vocational skills development programs designed to enhance the
knowledge, skills, attitude and work values of marginalized individuals in order to
better prepare them to engage in gainful employment and entrepreneurship.

SECTION 3. The TESDA Regional Office Vi, in consultation with the
Municipality of San Dionisio, Province of lloilo, shall promulgate the necessary rules
and regulations to implement this Act.

SECTION 4. The TESDA Director-General shall include in its programs the
establishment of the TESDA Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality of
San Dionisio, Province of lloilo, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act. The local government unit concerned shall set aside from
any available local revenue an amount deemed appropriate for its operationalization.

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