Big changes in Philippine Aviation Education!

Senate Bill No. 2969 proposes to declare PhilSCA as the National Professional Institution for Aviation to be known as the National Aviation Academy of the Philippines (NAAP) – the country’s premier aviation training institution.

This bill repeals and replaces the following key laws:

• Republic Act No. 7605 – Converted Philippine Air Force College (PAFCA) to a state college known as Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PhilSCA) (03 June 1992, 33 years ago).
• Presidential Decree No. 1078 – Established the PAFCA (26 January 1977, 15 years to PhilSCA/ 48 years to NAAP)

To Strengthen PhilSCA into becoming the best specialized aviation academy!

Section 23.1 of CHED Memorandum Order No. 46, Series of 2012 define Professional Institutions contribute to nation building by providing educational experiences to develop technical knowledge and skills at the graduate and undergraduate levels, which lead to professional practice e.g. Engineering, Medicine, Law, IT, Management, Teacher Education, Maritime Education. Xxx Given the nature of the Philippine economy and the competencies that are needed to make it more competitive, as well as the current trends in the labor market. Xxx In order to attain its mandate of developing technical knowledge and skills that lead to professional practice, Professional Institutions should have xxx Degree programs in professional fields that develop graduates with specialized skills; xxx

• House Bill No. 7323 (Introduced by Representative Ron P. Salo – as the Principal Author during the First Regular Session, 19th Congress, 29 February 2023).
• A Proposal to Reclassify the Philippine State College of Aeronautics as a Professional Aviation Education Institution signed by the Academic and Non-Academic Officials of the Philippine State College of Aeronautics in full support of the foregoing endeavor signed on 01 March 2023 during the culmination of the Crafting of the PhilSCA Strategic Plan 2023-2028 at Bayleaf Hotel, General Trias, Cavite, Philippines.
• PhilSCA Board of Trustees Resolution No. 485, Series of 2023 dated 19 May 2023 strongly endorsing to the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education House Bill No. 7323, An Act Declaring the Philippine State College of Aeronautics as the National Professional Institution for Aviation, To be Known as the National Aviation Academy of the Philippines, and Appropriating Funds Thereof.
• House Bill No. 10403 (Reps Salo, Go (M), Dalipe, Chatto, Suansing (M.A), Khonghun, et. al) approved on 7 August 2024.

Authorized and Sponsored in the Senate by:

• Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano (Sponsor)
• Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. (Senate Bill No. 2801)
• Sen. Win Gatchalian (Senate Bill No. 2912)
• Sen. Raffy Tulfo

Jointly prepared by Senate Committees on Higher Education, Public Services, Ways and Means, and Finance.

Changes Strengthening aviation education!

• AVIATION PROGRAMS STAY and will be improved.

New Programs Under NAAP!

• Level up in aviation career! NAAP will soon offer:
  • Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering (with Drone Technology)
• More specialized programs to come!

NAAP will:

• Train world-class aviation professionals;
• Align with international aviation standards (ICAO);
• Support national defense training and manpower; and
• Promote innovation and sustainable aviation

Let’s build the future of aviation together!

NAAP Campuses:

• Villamor Air Base, Pasay City (Main Campus)
• Basa Air Base, Pampanga
• Fernando Air Base, Batangas
• Brig. Gen. Benito N. Ebuen Air Base, Cebu

More campuses may be added in the future!

NAAP will be open to:

• All qualified Filipino students.
• Indigenous and underprivileged students.
• Public school valedictorians and salutatorians.
• at least one scholar per region in the key aviation programs.

Equal opportunity for aspiring aviation professionals!

Good news for PhilSCA staff!

• All faculty and employees will keep their jobs!
• Ranking still follow existing DBM and CHED rules!
• More aviation experts will be hired.
• Higher standards for teaching and training.

NAAP will ensure top-quality aviation education with the creation of aviation training council!

Boosting Philippine Aviation!

More skilled professionals in the aviation sector.

• Elevated Academic Standards: By granting institutional autonomy, the NAAP can implement higher academic and aviation standards, leading to improved educational outcomes.
• Expanded Program Offerings aim to produce well-trained professionals equipped to meet the demands of both local and international aviation sectors.
• Enhanced Aviation Safety and Security focusing on world-class academic and professional training, to promote higher standards of aviation safety and security, addressing concerns highlighted by recent air incidents.
• Support for Disadvantaged Students by providing equitable access to its programs for disadvantaged students, Indigenous peoples, and those from underserved areas, ensuring a diverse and inclusive pool of aviation professionals.

Section 10 of Senate Bill No. 2969

Stronger international aviation partnerships – better training, better jobs, best future!

Where will the money come from?

• General Appropriations Act (GAA)
• Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
• Tuition and Research Grants

Government-backed funding for aviation education!

After the President’s approval and signature, the law takes effect:

• 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a major newspaper.

Exciting changes coming soon! Stay updated!

We urge our stakeholders to participate in the crafting of the Implementing Rules and Regulations once the bill is passed as a law.

IRRs are the means and methods on how the Executive will execute the law after the Legislature has enacted the law. The Executive cannot implement the law without adopting implementing rules and regulations.