HB 1698

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 9, 2025

An Act Modernizing Technical-Vocational Education and Training (Tvet) in the Philippines Through the Integration of Digital, Green, and Future-Ready Skills, and Strengthening Industry-Academia Partnerships Through the Tech-Voc 2.0 Framework

In plain language

The bill would require TESDA to add digital, green and emerging‑industry courses, set up a digital portal, create regional innovation labs, boost scholarships, and link TVET programs to university degrees.

EducationLabor and EmploymentScience, Technology and InnovationEnvironment and Natural Resources

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Author · Representative

Migz Villafuerte
RepresentativeCamarines Sur, 5th District
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HB 4037· Filed Aug 26, 2025
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HB01698 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch