Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 5508

Introduced by REP. EDGAR MARY S, SARMIENTO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to establish a Technical-Vocational School under the supervision of TESDA in the
City of Calbayog, Province of Samar to be known as the Calbayog City Technical- Vocational School.

The 1987 Constitution provides that, “The State shall afford full protection to labor, local and
overseas, organized and unorganized, and promote full employment and equality of employment
Opportunities forall.” It also states that, “The State affirms labor as a primary social economic force. It shall
Protect the rights of workers and promote their welfare.”

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority was instituted to furnish relevant and
accessible technical education and skills for middle-ievel manpower. These skills which are taught to its
clients are vital in increasing their chances of obtaining sustainable work opportunities in a competitive
market. Vuinerable groups in society, such as out-of-school youths and low-income families, are treined to
be sel reliant and productive, In tur, the labor foree wil be strengthened through education and training
which shall greatly contribute to the improvement of the economy.

The ereation of a Technical-Vocational School in Calbayog City will make skills training more
saceseible tothe First District of Samar. Presently, the nearest training center sat least 50 kilometers away
from the City of Calbayog. Thus, the institution of the Technical-Vocation School will open avenues fer
pose who are unable to undertake courses offered by TESDA due to the distance of the taining centers
from their place of residence

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

EDGAR MARY S. SARMIENTO.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 5508

Introduced by REP. EDGAR MARY S, SARMIENTO.

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL
SCHOOL UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF TESDA IN THE CITY OF CALBAYOG,
PROVINCE OF SAMAR, TO BE KNOWN AS THE CALBAYOG CITY TECHNICAL

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

jBe It enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
Assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Calbayog City Technical-Voeational
School Act.”

SECTION 2. Establishment. — It is hereby created the Technical-Vocational School under the
School under the supervision of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in
Calbayog City, Samar, to be known as Calbayog City Technical-Vocational School

SECTION 3. General Mandate. ~ The Calbayog City Technical-Vocational School shall primarily
Provide technical-vocational training and skills development programs to students from low-income
families and out-of-school youth in the City of Calbayog and adjacent municipalities in the Province of
Samar. It shall also play a pivotal role in helping the students become productive, self-reliant and middle-
{evel skilled labor force soas to hasten the social and economic development of Samar, as well asin meeting
the needs of both local and international labor markets.

‘The Calbayog City Technical-Vocational School shall also serve as the assessment center for
acquired competencies in technical-vocational skills in the First District of Samar. Further, as deemed
necessary and practicable, in coordination with the Department of Education (DepED), it shall render
relevant teachers’ training assistance and curriculum design to the secondary schools offering technical,
vocational education under the K to 12 Program of the DepED.

SECTION 4. Curricular Offerings. - The Calbayog City Technical-Vocational School shall offer
short-term courses in preferred market- driven and relevant technical-vocational courses within its arees of
specialization in consultation with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and such other
relevant agencies, both local and international.

SECTION 5. School Site. - The Calbayog City Technical-Vocational School shall be established
on a site in the City of Calbayog, Province of Samar, which is highly accessible pursuant to the purposes


of this Act and to the mutual agreement between the TESDA and the concerned local government unit
(LGU).

SECTION 6. Administration, ~ The Calbayog City Technical-Vocational School shall be headed
by a Technical-Vocational Administrator under the supervision of the TESDA. The Technical-Vocational
Administrator shall be appointed by the TESDA Director-General in accordance with the civil rules and
regulations and the qualification requirements of the TESDA.

The Technical-Vocational Administrator shall render full-time services and shall be responsible for
the administration and operation of the Calbayog City Technical-Vocational School.

SECTION 7. Appropriations. — The Director-General of the TESDA shall include in the
Authority's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ Within sixty (60) days after the effectivity
of this Act, the TESDA, in coordination with the DOLE, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the
concerned LGU, and such other relevant agencies, shal! formulate and issue the necessary rules and
regulations for the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 9. Separability Clause. — If, for any reason, any section of this Act shall be deemed
unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected and shall thereby
remain in force and effect.

SECTION 10. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, executive orders, decrees, issuances, rules and
regulations or part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed and/or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 11. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.