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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to address the issue of drug dependency and provide support for 
individuals who have successfully undergone rehabilitation by giving them 
access to technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programs. 
The bill mandates the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority 
(TESDA) to establish a specialized TVET program for individuals who have 
undergone drug rehabilitation. The program aims to equip them with the skills 
and knowledge necessary to start a new life and find gainful employment, thus 
providing them with an opportunity to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into 
society.  
The bill recognizes that rehabilitation is just the first step in the recovery process 
and that access to education and training is crucial in sustaining rehabilitation 
success. By providing rehabilitated drug dependents with access to TVET 
programs, the bill seeks to empower them to take control of their future and 
become productive members of society. 
Overall, the bill aims to address the issue of drug dependency by providing 
rehabilitated drug dependents with access to education and training 
opportunities that will enable them to lead productive lives, reintegrate into 
society, and make meaningful contributions to their communities. 
Hence, this representation seeks the passage of this measure.      
RUDYS CAESAR G. FARIÑAS I 
February 21, 2023
1:50 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
AN ACT 
MANDATING THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 
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 
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(TESDA), in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), 
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shall provide rehabilitated drug dependents with competitive and employable 
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skills which shall enhance their ability to find gainful employment and livelihood 
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opportunities. The DOLE shall provide incentives to companies which employ 
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rehabilitated drug dependents who have undergone the technical-vocational 
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education and training (TVET) and livelihood programs under this Act. 
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SEC. 2. The Director General of TESDA shall immediately include in the 
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Authority’s programs the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall 
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be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
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SEC. 3.  Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the TESDA shall, 
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in coordination with the DOLE, promulgate the rules and regulations for the 
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effective implementation of this Act. 
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SEC. 4.  All laws, presidential decrees or issuances, executive orders, letters of 
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instructions, rules or regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
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hereby repealed or modified accordingly.  
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SEC. 5.  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
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Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.    
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Approved,