The Tulong-Trabaho Act or Republic Act (RA) No. 11230 was enacted in line with the policy of the State to promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation, and free the people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all. For this purpose, the Constitution encourages nonformal, informal and indigenous learning systems, as well as self-learning, independent, and out-of-school study programs, particularly those that respond to community needs.