Here's good news for residents of Davao City's 1st district.

The office of Congressman Paolo Duterte announced Tuesday, April 4 that it is now accepting scholarship applicants for various courses under the Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP) of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

“TESDA has been very important in helping Filipinos upgrade, reskill and get decent-paying jobs. To keep up and create graduates with the necessary skills, we call  on TESDA to constantly improve its programs and services,” said Duterte, who represents the 1st district in the House of Representatives.

The TWSP aims to continue filling up the skills gaps and job requirements of priority industries and sectors with high employment demand.

Duterte’s office is seeking beneficiaries of the program with the following qualifications: 1) must be 18 years old at the time the TWSP scholarship is completed, and 2) must be a high school graduate.

The following are the TWSP courses offered by Duterte’s  office: Automotive Servicing NC I, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC I, Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II, Health Care Services NC II, Computer Systems Servicing NC II, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II.

The program forms  part of the government’s ongoing efforts to  expand  the reach of quality technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to the grassroots and improve the employability of underprivileged Filipinos.

Interested applicants may apply for the grant at the 1st Congressional District Office located at the corner of Ponciano and Palma Gil streets. Mr. Loreto Masaglang is the point person for the TWSP.

The applicants may also contact the following numbers: 09667510792 for Globe and 09683022613 for Smart.

Duterte, a former House deputy speaker, is the son of former president Rodrigo Duterte.