Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO. 996

Introduced by HONORABLE CATHERINE BARCELONA-REYES, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA) Training Center in the First District of Camarines Norte to be located in the
Municipality of Jose Panganiban, Province of Camarines Norte. Its immediate establishment
shall provide institutional and funding support necessary to ensure the implementation of
the livelihood programs of the District.

The TESDA training center in the municipality of Jose Panganiban shall create an
awareness in our constituents of their vital role in accelerating economic development. With
the proper technology and other resources available in our locality, it shall provide an
opportunity for our people to develop themselves to be self-reliant and to learn new
techniques geared towards earning a livelihood.

So as to attain competitiveness and meet the changing demands for quality
manpower that the nation needs, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

CATHERINE BARGELONA-REYES, M.D.
Representative
1" District, Camarines Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

or
HOUSE BILL NO. 896

Introduced by HONORABLE CATHERINE BARCELONA- REYES, M.D.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING CENTER IN THE
FIRST DISTRICT OF CAMARINES NORTE TO BE LOCATED IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF JOSE PANGANIBAN,PROVINCE OF CAMARINES NORTE
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE.

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established under the supervision of the Department of
Labor and Employment, a Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Training Center in the First District of Camarines Norte to be located in the Municipality of
Jose Panganiban, Province of Camarines Norte.

SECTION 2. The Training Center shall primarily provide technical and vocational
training and skills development programs to low-income families and out-of- school youth
in the Municipality of Jose Panganiban.

SECTION 3. The TESDA, in coordination with the Department of Labor and
Employment shall formulate the necessary Implementing Rules and Regulations (LR.R.)
that shall govern the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 4. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act on the year following the approval of
this ACT and in every year thereafter.

SECTION 5. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any section of this Act shall be
deemed unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions thereof shall not be


affected thereby and shall remain in force and effect.

SECTION 6.Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders , decrees, instructions,
rules and regulations, contrary to or inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its
approval.

Approved,