HB 6809

House·20th Congress·Filed Dec 15, 2025

An Act Granting Free Assessment for the Issuance of National Certificates by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) to Non-Scholar Applicants, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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The bill would make the fees for TESDA’s competency tests and the issuance of National Certificates free for anyone who is not a TESDA scholar, aiming to help more Filipinos get certified and find jobs.

EducationLabor and Employment

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Author · Representative

Javier Miguel Lopez BenitezReceipts →

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HB06809 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Granting Free Assessment for the Issuance of National Certificates by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) to Non-Scholar Applicants, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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