Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

Also known as TESDA

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) partners with various entities to enhance vocational training, social security coverage, and international collaborations. Recently, TESDA signed an agreement with the Social Security System to provide social security benefits for its Job Order and Contract of Service workers. Additionally, TESDA is expanding its reach by participating in global initiatives like the WorldSkills ASEAN Competition and collaborating with institutions abroad to improve technical education programs in the Philippines.

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Last updated at April 26, 2025.

Recent stories about TESDA

Tulfo finds safety violations in bus company motor pools

Senator Raffy Tulfo conducted a surprise inspection of motor pools belonging to several bus companies in Metro Manila on Monday, April 14.
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Marcos Jr establishes SEI Advisory Council to boost semiconductor industry

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. established an SEI Advisory Council via Administrative Order 31 signed on March 28 to boost the competitiveness and growth of the country's semiconductor and electronics industry.
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206 Filipino trafficking victims repatriated from Myanmar

A total of 206 Filipino victims of human trafficking, rescued from scam hubs in Myanmar, returned to the Philippines this week, arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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DSWD urges 4Ps grads to explore gov scholarships for college

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is urging Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) graduates to explore government scholarship programs for their tertiary education.
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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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BuCor chief links 70-80% of ASEAN crimes to drugs, calls for rehab over prison

About 70-80 percent of crimes in Southeast Asia are linked to drug use, according to Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapang Jr., who made the statement on Monday following the ASEAN Regional Correctional Conference (ARCC).
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Philippine gov repatriates 131 OFWs, 9 dependents from Lebanon

The Philippine government is set to repatriate 131 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and nine dependents from Lebanon early this week as part of its ongoing efforts amid worsening geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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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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DSWD launches job fair for 4Ps graduates

On Friday, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched the 'Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas' job fair at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila, to provide employment opportunities for over 12,000 graduating members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
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ECoP revives J.O.B.S. for informal workers

The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECoP) plans to revive its Job Opportunities Building Skills (J.O.B.S.) program this year with a focus on integrating informal sector workers.
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