HB 308

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 30, 2025

An Act Creating the Department of Tertiary Education, Defining Its Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purpose

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The bill creates a new Department of Tertiary Education (DTE) that will take over all functions of the current CHED and TESDA, unify higher education and technical‑vocational training under one agency, and provide scholarships, grants and industry linkages to improve access and relevance of post‑secondary education.

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Author · Representative

Javier Miguel Lopez BenitezReceipts →

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An Act Creating the Department of Tertiary Education, Defining Its Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purpose

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