THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares “Do you think they have what it takes to succeed?” That was the question my wife, Andeng asked me recently. We were watching the replay of the livestreaming of a university graduation ceremony, and she had earlier been admiring “the wonderful look of hope...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has allotted over 50,000 scholarship slots under Rice Extension Services Program (RESP) for 2022. TESDA In the first half of this year, the agency said, a total of 25,494 rice farmers have already enrolled in various TESDA courses...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will soon be offering a training program and assessment on cybersecurity to add up to its other information and communications technology (ICT) related training courses. TESDA “We’re excited to launch very soon this new training...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said it is firm in its resolve to improve the quality of the Filipino workers’ technical and vocational skills, especially among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). TESDA On July 4, Officer-in-Charge Director General Rosanna Urdaneta...
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Isidro Lapeña on Wednesday, June 29, attributed the agency’s continuous high approval and trust ratings to the programs and services it has given to the public. TESDA TESDA got the highest approval rating (72 percent) for its...
A total of 1,921 Technical Vocational Institutions (TVIs) have already adopted the Biometric-enabled Scholarship Registration System (BSRS), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said Thursday, June 23. TESDA TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapeña said with the implementation of...
Secretary Isidro Lapeña received a Certificate of Commendation from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Association of Concerned Employees (ACE) on June 17, Friday. TESDA/MB The giving of certificate was led by National President Artemio Del Rosario, Jr. and TESDA ACE...
TECH4GOOD Monchito Ibrahim I had two great news that made me smile last week. Both would be critical to the future of the Philippines as a global hub for digital workers. The first one is the news that Senate Bill 1834: Philippine Digital Workforce Competitiveness Act which was principally authored...
TECH4GOOD Monchito Ibrahim We have been saying for so long now that we are an attractive country to invest in because of our large, young, talented, and English-speaking workforce. But is it ready to make the Philippines become a potent global player as the world economy starts embracing Industry...
TECH4GOOD (Part 2) Monchito Ibrahim The first part of this three-part series on the importance of skills development programs to enhance the competitiveness of the country basically highlighted the different government programs meant to produce the skills needed by the industry. With the advent of...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has launched the Project Wage-Employment and Entrepreneurial Skills Training (Project WEST). TESDA TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapeña, together with Deputy Director General for TESD Operations Lina Sarmiento and other TESDA officials on...
TECH4GOOD Monchito Ibrahim The exponential pace of change in the technology space is profoundly disrupting industrial processes and value chains making it much more difficult for industries to compete in a globalized economy. We are now seeing companies challenged by two major choices: adapt or...
