Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila D ore 26 AUG 2005

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‘Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no393 2

Introduced by Representative RAYMOND ADRIAN SALCEDA

AN ACT

ESTABLISHING A TESDA TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER IN.
BARANGAY MATACON, MUNICIPALITY OF POLANGUI, PROVINCE OF
ALBAY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Municipality of Polangui, Albay, is one of the most populous municipalities in the

province and serves as a major educational, commercial, and agricultural hub of the 3rd District

of Albay. It sits strategically between the western corridor leading to Pantao Port and the arterial

roads linking to the Bicol International Airport. With its large student population and dynamic

workforce, Polangui is ideally positioned to serve as a center for skills development aligned
with the needs of the regional economy.

This bill seeks to establish a TESDA Training and Assessment Center in Barangay
Matacon, Polangui, Albay, to be constructed by the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) and operated by the Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA). The Center will prioritize training programs in industrial trades,
construction, logistics, agro-processing, and renewable energy technologies, preparing local
workers for employment in ecozones, logistics hubs, and both domestic and overseas labor

markets.

The Local Government Unit of Polangui may provide counterpart support, if available,

to complement the national government’s investment in construction and operation.


By legislating this measure, the State ensures sustained funding and institutional
backing for Polangui’s role as a skills and training hub for western Albay, ensuring that its

people are prepared to meet the demands of ecozone and industrial development in the years
ahead.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is eamestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL nod 992

Introduced by Representative RAYMOND ADRIAN SALCEDA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A TESDA TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER IN
BARANGAY MATACON, MUNICIPALITY OF POLANGUI, PROVINCE OF
ALBAY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a TESDA Training and Assessment Center. There is
hereby established a TESDA Training and Assessment Center in Barangay Matacon,
Municipality of Polangui, Province of Albay, to be constructed by the Department of Public
Works and Highways (DPWH) and operated by the Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA).

SEC. 2. Program Specialization. The TESDA Training and Assessment Center in
Barangay Matacon shall prioritize training programs responsive to the manpower requirements
of ecozones, industrial corridors, renewable energy projects, logistics hubs, and agro-industrial
enterprises in the Province of Albay and the Bicol Region.

SEC. 3. Counterpart Support. The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Polangui may
provide counterpart support, if funds are available, which may include land, site preparation,
utilities, or personnel augmentation.

SEC. 4. Appropriations. The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this
Act shall be charged against the funds of the Department of Public Works and Highways for
the construction of the facility. Thereafter, the operational requirements, including personnel,
equipment, and maintenance, shall be included in the annual budget of the Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority under the General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Within ninety (90) days from the
effectivity of this Act, the DPWH and TESDA, in consultation with the concerned LGU, shall
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.


SEC. 6. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional or
invalid, the remaining provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

SEC. 7. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,