Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

Also known as TESDA

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is a Philippine agency that promotes technical vocational education and training, offering scholarships and certifications to help Filipinos gain industry-relevant skills. TESDA has partnered with GCash to expand access to online courses and enhance workforce readiness for job seekers. President Marcos Jr. allocated PHP60 billion for free tech-voc programs and college education, emphasizing the importance of these initiatives in providing employment opportunities for Filipinos.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

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DHSUD revives CMP for 5,000 low-income families

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has approved a proposal to revive on-site Community Mortgage Program (CMP) projects, aiming to provide land ownership for over 5,000 low-income Filipino families.
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DepEd commits to education reforms, digital transformation

The Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed its commitment to implement long-term education reforms and digital transformation following the Philippines' ranking of 74th out of 177 nations in the Global Education Futures Readiness Index.
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8 Filipino seafarers repatriated after Red Sea attack, search for 13 missing crew continues

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced Tuesday that eight Filipino seafarers from the M/V Eternity C, which was attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, have safely arrived in Saudi Arabia and were repatriated back to the Philippines on Wednesday.
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17 Filipino crew repatriated after Yemen attack

All 17 Filipino crew members from the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MV Magic Seas, which was attacked by Houthi rebels in Yemen on July 6, have been safely repatriated.
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Leyte Rep Romualdez backs Marcos' economic agenda, pushes for more funding

On Wednesday, Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez expressed continued support for the Marcos administration's efforts to boost job creation and reduce unemployment.
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Private groups back K-12, call for improved implementation

Several groups and organizations in the private sector have reaffirmed their support for the K-12 program on Monday, emphasizing its importance in developing a skilled workforce and urging the government to focus on improving implementation rather than scrapping senior high school (SHS) altogether.
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31 OFWs repatriated from Middle East, receive PHP150K support

The repatriation of 31 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the Middle East, initially delayed due to airspace restrictions following Iran's attack on a US military base in Doha, resumed with their arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 via Qatar Airways flight QR 934 and additional flights on Thursday.
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Senators urge Marcos Jr. to create Cabinet Cluster for Education

On Tuesday, senators adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 21, urging President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to create a Cabinet Cluster for Education to address systemic inefficiencies and improve learning outcomes.
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DSWD expands Walang Gutom Program with P20-per-kilo rice from DA

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced Tuesday that it will expand its Walang Gutom Program by integrating a P20-per-kilo rice supply from the Department of Agriculture for accredited retailers, aiming to boost food access for poor families.
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Mongolia's FM begins historic visit to PH, issues first bilateral statement since 1984

Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh commenced her historic visit to the Philippines on Monday, marking the first such trip by a Mongolian foreign minister since 1984.
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