Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL'NO. 75

Introduced by REP. ANTHONY G. DEL ROSARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a Skills and Training Center for Out-of-School Youth for the
First District of Davao del Norte.

The 1987 Constitution provides under Article Il, Section 13 that “The State recognizes the
vital role of the youth in nation building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral,
spiritual, intellectual and social well-being, It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and
nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.”

The number of school drop-outs is ever increasing due to circumstances that can be
attributed to poverty. Some youth don't even have the chance to go to school and instead find
themselves working at an early age. Economic constraints lessen their chances of getting good
education which in turn can have adverse effects on their development and progress. Some of
them just while away their time in the absence of opportunities.

This bill aims to provide a better alternative. By establishing a Skills and Training Center, a
venue will be created wherein out-of-school youth will systematically learn technical and
vocational skills that can benefit them personally and professionally. The training center will offer
programs and activities aimed at strengthening manpower education and training so the youth
can have better chances for future employment. Gender equality will be also supported since the
center envisioned in this bill will cater to both male and female youths. Through this measure the
beneficiaries will become productive members of society.

By providing relevant informal educational and training opportunities to these youths, it is
expected that their competency is improved, confidence is enhanced and sense of value is
increased. Thus these newfound skills and knowledge can empower and provide them with
opportunities for a better future.

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

G. DEL ROSARIO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 75

Introduced by REP. ANTHONY G. DEL ROSARIO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT SKILLS AND TRAINING CENTER FOR OUT-OF SCHOOL
YOUTH IN THE FIRST DISTRICT OF DAVAO DEL NORTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. A District Skills and Training Center for Out- of-School Youth is hereby
established in the 1* District of Davao del Norte.

SEC. 2. The Center shall be established under the supervision of the Department of Labor
and Employment.

SEC. 3. The Department of Labor and Employment shall issue the necessary
implementing rules and regulations for the speedy and effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be included in
the General Appropriations Act of the year following it’s enactment into law and thereafter.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect (fifteen) 15 days after it's publication in at least two (2)
newspapers of general circulation

Approved