In a survey by Pulse Asia, 83 percent of Filipinos prefer brands with eco-friendly operations. While this reflects an interest in environment-safe businesses, all of us must be sustainability changemakers. Sounds heavy? Being one may even require a bit, if not much, of inventiveness. But Filipino...
Aboitiz Land Inc. and Aboitiz Foundation Inc. have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the TESDA - Batangas Provincial Office and Regional Training Calabarzon, local government of San Juan, Batangas, and Cebu General Services Inc., a partner who will assist with implementation...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has allocated P207.5 million to upgrade the skills of more than 30,000 workers in a major economic hub, particularly in the Clark Freeport Zone, through advanced training programs aligned with emerging industry demands. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido...
Leading private education organizations are rallying behind the continued leadership of Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Francisco Benitez amid the recent Cabinet revamp by President Marcos....
An industry-led advocacy group on Friday, May 23, expressed strong support for the current leadership of the country’s education agencies—calling on President Marcos to reappoint key officials amid his call for Cabinet secretaries to submit courtesy resignations. PBEd backs Angara, Benitez amid...
President Marcos’ abrupt call for the courtesy resignation of all Cabinet secretaries on Thursday, May 22, has sparked mixed reactions from key education stakeholders — with teachers’ groups warning against "political maneuvering" and demanding genuine reform. The Alliance of Concerned...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the SM Foundation have formalized a partnership aimed at enhancing the skills of Filipino workers and expanding their access to employment. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed, solidifying a public-private...
Highlighting the need for a cohesive strategy to prepare students for high-demand careers, an advocacy group is calling for enhanced collaboration between government agencies to better align educational programs with evolving workforce needs. PBEd urges stronger collaboration among government...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, April 16, announced it is set to enhance the K to 12 curriculum by aligning it with the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF), aiming to equip Filipino learners with competencies that meet both national and global standards. (Photo from DepEd)...
DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma (seated, left) and TESDA Director General Jose Francisco “Kiko” B. Benitez sign the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act at the TESDA Auditorium on February 28, 2025. The signing,...
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 70 Persons Deprived of Liberty from the Northern Samar Provincial Jail in Barangay Dancalan, Bobon, Northern Samar, received livelihood training from the Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Sixty-three completed training in coconut water...
As the review of the 2025 national budget continues, President Marcos pushed for substantial allocations for key programs of the Department of Education (DepEd) as the agency revealed the reduction in its budget for 2025 could worsen the country’s teacher shortage issue. Malacañang photo Marcos...