Isabela 6th District Representative Inno Dy wants to help Filipino students in their transition to adulthood.
Dy filed House Bill 1208 (HB 1208) or Act for the Development of Life Skills of the Filipino Youth.
HB 1208 mandates the inclusion of a “Life Skills Course” in both high school and tertiary education.
“The objective of this measure is to equip the Filipino youth with the requisite knowledge and skills needed to take on new responsibilities as adults,” the veteran legislator stressed.
Life Skills Course “shall instruct the youth on necessary life skills and prepare them for integration with adult society”.
HB 1208 provides that Life Skills Course “shall instruct the youth on necessary life skills and prepare them for integration with adult society”.
“It will include topics on taxation, personal finance, social media literacy, data privacy and career planning.”
“It will include topics on taxation, personal finance, social media literacy, data privacy and career planning,” the seasoned lawmaker explained.
“It shall also include topics which will help Filipino students better understand the Philippine government, its structure and programs,” he added.
