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TESDA

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is a government agency in the Philippines responsible for providing technical and vocational education and training to enhance workforce readiness. Recent efforts have focused on modernizing its programs, increasing budget allocations, and strengthening partnerships to align with evolving labor market needs and global trends like artificial intelligence. TESDA also plays a key role in reintegration programs for persons deprived of liberty and repatriated overseas Filipino workers.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, October 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM

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Recent developments on TESDA

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Sen. Legarda files Tesda Modernization Act to update skills training

Senator Loren Legarda has filed Senate Bill No. 1413, the Tesda Modernization Act of 2025, to update the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda).

Thu, October 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM

DepEd awards micro-certificates to 400 ALS learners

Around 400 Alternative Learning System (ALS) learners have received micro-certificates from the Department of Education (DepEd) in recognition of their life skills for employment.

Wed, October 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM

House panel approves P56.6B additional budget for education sector

The House subcommittee on budget amendments has approved an additional P56.6 billion for the education sector, aiming to make the proposed 2026 national budget the largest in Philippine history for education.

Fri, October 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM

DepEd, CHED, TESDA meet to address learning losses, workforce readiness

The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) held their first joint national management committee meeting to tackle learning losses and workforce readiness.

Fri, October 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM

PBBM signs MOA to combat illegal recruitment in Pampanga

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement aimed at combating illegal recruitment and human trafficking in Pampanga.

Thu, September 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM

Bloomberry awards 20 nursing scholars, 69 from other courses

Bloomberry Cultural Foundation, Inc. (BCFI) celebrated a significant achievement as 20 scholars graduated from its Medical Scholarship Program this year, marking a milestone for the initiative.

Fri, September 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM

ECCP pushes for investment in Filipino workers' skills and equitable workplaces

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) advocated for increased investment in Filipino workers' skills, continuous learning, and equitable workplace environments during their 2025 Future of Work Forum.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM

Record P1.224 trillion budget for education sector in FY 2026

The proposed FY 2026 national budget allocates a record 4% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), amounting to P1.224 trillion, to the education sector, marking the first time in Philippine history this benchmark has been met.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM

Lacson warns against DepEd budget cut, DPWH gets higher allocation

Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson urged the Executive Branch to uphold the constitutional mandate of prioritizing education in the national budget.

Wed, July 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM

PMAP career fair connects 1,200 job seekers with 32 employers

The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) hosted its 2025 Career Fair at SM Skydome, connecting over 1,200 job seekers with 32 prominent employers.