Republic of, the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. gseee)

Introduced by Rep. Jose “Bonito” C. Singson, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

EXPLANATORY NU**

With Ilocos Sur’s booming economy, strong population growth and rapid
industrial and technological advancement, comes a spike in tourism never before
experienced by the province.

In order to accommodate this increase in tourist traffic (both international and
domestic), Hocos Sur is undergoing rapid urbanization, which is producing job
opportunities in the hospitality industry.

This industry requires skilled workers, in terms of maintaining structures and
utility needs. Most ‘of the time learned workers from Manila would have to be flown
in, to work on electrical malfunctions on newly developed machineries, or fo manage
service-oriented businesses to name a few.

In view of these circumstances, this measure seeks to establish a Technical
Education Skills and Development Authority Provincial Training Center (TESDA
PTC), which will be located within the Municipality of Bantay, Province of llocos Sur.

‘The program will develop and train workers needed in the growing tourist
industry in the region. Potential workers which includes Out of School Youth (OYS),
unemployed adults, learners who need to upgrade and update their skis,

housewives, marginalized groups, distressed OFWs, and other groups deemed
qualified by TESDA.

With this endeavor, there will be a convergence of various industry players
who will contribute by generating more opportunities in the growing job market

requiring workers with specialized skills. The graduates of this program will serve as
the source of manpower needed by these industries and companies.

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

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Jose “Bortito” C. Singson Jr.
Probinsyano Ako Partylist


Rapecblte of the Pietippines
House of Representations
Quezon City
Eighteenth Congress

First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No. 5898

Introduced by Rep. Jose “Bonito” C. Singson, Jr.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TECHNICAL EDUCATION SKILLS
AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROVINCIAL TRAINING
AND ASSESMENT CENTER (TESDA PTAC) IN BANTAY, ILOCOS
SUR, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SEC. 1. There shall be established a Technical Education Skills and
Development Authority Provincial Training and Assessment Center
under the control of the Technical Education Skills and Development
Authority (TESDA). The same shall be located in the Municipality of
Bantay, Province of Ilocos Sur.

SEC. 2. General Mandate. - The TESDA Training and Assessment
Center shall primarily provide technical-vocational training and skills
development to Out of School Youths (OYS), unemployed adults, learners
who need skills upgrading and/or updating, housewives, marginalized
groups, distressed OFWs, and other groups deemed qualified by TESDA.
It shall develop the students to become productive citizens of the second,
third, and fourth-class districts in the Province of Tlocos Sur.

SEC. 3. Curricular Offerings. - The TESDA PTAC shall address the
skills development priorities of the Province of Ilocos Sur and nearby
provinces. Itshall offer short-term courses in preferred market-driven and
relevant technical-vocational courses or qualifications within its areas of
specialization in consultation with the Department of Labor and


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Employment (DOLE), the Local Government Units (LGUs), and other
relevant agencies.

The TESDA PTAC may likewise establish research and
development centers, mobile training programs, satellite offices
throughout the Province of Ilocos Sur to strengthen linkages between the
industry, academe, and the technology programs:

SEC. 4. Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern. ~ The TESDA
PTAC shall adopt the organizational structure and staffing pattern
prescribed by TESDA in accordance with the existing guidelines of the
Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and the Civil Service
Commission (CSC).

SEC. 5. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to implement the
provisions of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act
for the year following the approval of this Act.

SEC. 6. Separability Clause. - The provisions of this Act are hereby
declared separable, and in the event one or more of such provisions or
part thereof are declared unconstitutional, such declaration of
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of the other provisions
thereof.

SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, acts, presidential decrees,
executive orders, proclamations, and/or administrative regulations

which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby
amended, modified, superseded, or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
following the completion of its publication in two (2) national newspapers
of general circulation.

Approved.