Jose Francisco Benitez

Jose Francisco Benitez is the Director General of TESDA, leading initiatives to enhance vocational training and skills development in the Philippines. He has spearheaded programs like the sugarcane production training program and the Enterprise-Based Education and Training Framework Act to improve workforce readiness and productivity. Benitez also collaborates with other government agencies to ensure that education aligns with industry needs and supports economic growth, particularly in regions like Negros Island.

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Last updated at April 6, 2025.

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DOLE, TESDA formalize EBET guidelines to boost worker skills

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) have formalized guidelines for implementing the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act, which aims to enhance Filipino workers' employability through industry-driven skills development.
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ADB launches SUN PH 2 to train Filipino workers in key sectors

The Philippines launched SkillsUpNet Philippines Phase 2 (SUN PH 2), an initiative aimed at advancing the skills of Filipino workers across key strategic sectors.
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PEZA, Tesda sign MoU on workforce skills alignment

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) to address workforce skills alignment with industry needs.
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DOJ, TESDA sign MOA for skills training of probationers, parolees

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) signed a memorandum of agreement last Nov. 15 to provide skills training programs for probationers, parolees, and pardonees.
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Negros Occidental鈥檚 provincial FB page hacked, officials implement new security protocols

The official Facebook page of Negros Occidental's provincial government was hacked on Tuesday, displaying inappropriate photos of half-naked women.
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Romualdez designates Paduano as Negros Occidental's District 3 caretaker

On Wednesday, September 4, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez designated Abang Lingkod Representative Joseph Stephen Paduano as the caretaker of the 3rd Congressional District of Negros Occidental.
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House elects new committee chairs Robes, Chua

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives elected new chairpersons for two committees, with Florida Robes becoming the chairperson of the Committee on Housing and Urban Development and Joel Chua taking over as chair of the Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability.
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NegOcc lawmaker files bill to prevent ship oil spills

Negros Occidental lawmaker Jose Francisco Benitez has filed House Bill 7515 to strengthen regulations for ships and prevent oil spills.
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Solon urges Marcos admin to prioritize blue economy

Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez urged the Marcos administration to prioritize programs promoting the blue economy for national economic security.
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