HB06824: EASTERN PANGASINAN POLYTHECHNIC INSTITUTE (EPPI) ACT
This bill proposes the establishment of the Eastern Pangasinan Polytechnic Institute (EPPI) in Rosales, Pangasinan, under the administration of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). The Institute's mandate is to offer technical-vocational education and training programs aligned with the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) and ASEAN economic integration to meet the demands of local and global labor markets. It aims to provide various skills training programs and certificate courses from one to three years, focusing on employable skills, livelihood, and entrepreneurship.
The significance of this bill lies in its potential to significantly boost human capital development and economic opportunities in Eastern Pangasinan and nearby areas. By providing accessible and relevant technical-vocational education, it seeks to empower students, out-of-school youths, low-income families, and persons with disabilities to become productive and self-reliant, addressing local and international manpower needs and fostering social and economic development in the region.