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

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‘Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4043

Introduced by Representative RAYMOND ADRIAN SALCEDA

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) plays a crucial
role in enhancing the employability and productivity of Filipinos through technical-vocational
education and training (TVET). Expanding TESDA’s reach to underserved communities is vital
in ensuring that all Filipinos, particularly those in rural areas, have access to skills training that
leads to decent work and livelihood opportunities.

Barangay Sugead in the Municipality of Polangui, Province of Albay, already has an
existing government-owned building that can serve as a training site. This presents a unique
opportunity for the State to immediately establish a TESDA Training and Assessment Center
without the need for costly new infrastructure. By equipping and institutionalizing this facility
under TESDA’s supervision, the government can rapidly deploy training programs that meet
the needs of the local economy.

Polangui is one of the most populous municipalities in Albay and serves as a hub for
agriculture, agro-processing, small-scale manufacturing, and services. A local TESDA Center
will strengthen human capital development in these sectors by offering courses such as
agricultural machinery servicing, food processing, bread and pastry production, construction
trades, welding, and computer systems servicing, among others. The Center will also provide
local youth and workers with certification opportunities, thereby expanding their employability
both within the province and beyond.

This measure seeks to establish a TESDA Training and Assessment Center in Barangay
Sugead, Polangui, Albay, by placing the facility under the direct supervision of TESDA,
equipping it with the necessary tools and instructors, and ensuring its continued funding
through the annual General Appropriations Act. The Local Government Unit of Polangui will


provide the site and facilities, while TESDA will oversee accreditation, program development,
and staffing.

By institutionalizing this Center, the State affirms its commitment to inclusive and
accessible technical education, which is a cornerstone of poverty reduction, rural development,
and national competitiveness.

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

RAYMO! SALCEDA


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

‘Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 4043

Introduced by Representative RAYMOND ADRIAN SALCEDA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A TESDA TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER IN
BARANGAY SUGCAD, 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. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the Sugcad TESDA Training
Center Act.

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. It is the policy of the State to promote technical
education, vocational skills, and livelihood training in order to enhance employability,
productivity, and competitiveness of the Filipino workforce, especially in rural areas. Toward
this end, the State shall strengthen the role of the Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) in expanding access to quality technical-vocational education and training
(TVET) in underserved communities.

SEC. 3. Establishment of a TESDA Training and Assessment Center. There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Technical Education and Skills Development
‘Authority, a TESDA Training and Assessment Center in Barangay Sugcad, Municipality of
Polangui, Province of Albay.

SEC. 4, Site and Facilities. The Local Government Unit of Polangui shall provide the
existing building in Barangay Sugcad to house the Center. TESDA shall equip, staff, and
operate the Center in coordination with the local government and other stakeholders.

SEC. 5. Program Offerings. The Center shall offer training and assessment programs
responsive to the needs of the Municipality of Polangui and the Province of Albay, including
but not limited to agriculture, food processing, construction, information and communications
technology, and other priority sectors as determined by TESDA in consultation with the Local
Government Unit and industry partners.


SEC. 6. Appropriations. The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this
‘Act shall be charged against the current budget of TESDA. Thereafter, the funds necessary for
the continued operation of the Center shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Within ninety (90) days from the
effectivity of this Act, TESDA shall, in coordination with the Local Government Unit of
Polangui and other concerned agencies, promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to
implement the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 8. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional or
invalid, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

SEC. 9. Repealing Clause. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, and rules
and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 10. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,