(Photo courtesy of Philippine Navy) MANILA - In line with ongoing modernization efforts, the Philippine Navy (PN) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) signed Wednesday a memorandum of agreement (MOA) that will provide free skills training and certification related to the specialization of interested naval personnel. "Through this partnership, TESDA is providing free skills training, assessment, and certification to PN beneficiaries through the TESDA Technology Institutions (TTIs). The skills that will be taught are related to their respective specializations, such as construction, maintenance and repair, and information technology," PN spokesperson Commander Benjo Negranza said Wednesday night. Navy chief, Vice Adm. Adeluis Bordado and TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapena signed the MOA in a virtual ceremony witnessed by ranking personnel of both agencies. Under the agreement, TESDA will also provide technical assistance to enhance the PN workforce an
TESDAMAYAN. Undated photo shows trainees of carpentry on hands on training at the regional training center in Loakan, Baguio City. The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-Cordillera on Tuesday (Jan. 4, 2022) sent a 19-man team to help repair the houses damaged by Typhoon Odette in Bohol. (PNA file photo) BAGUIO CITY - A 19-man delegation from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) left for Bohol on Tuesday to help in the whole-of-government recovery effort for the residents affected by Typhoon Odette. Stephanie Nicole M. Peligman, TESDA-CAR information officer, said the team led by regional director Jeffrey Ian Dy is composed of trainers on carpentry, electrical installation and maintenance, and masonry from the Provincial Training Centers (PTCs) of TESDA Kalinga, TESDA Mt. Province, TESDA Abra, TESDA Apayao, and TESDA Ifugao. "The team will help the people of Bohol rebuild their homes," she
Logo TESDA The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said it is set to conduct construction-related skills training to help residents affected by typhoon Odette. TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapena said that the "community-based training and training-cum production on constructio
Typhoon Odette relief efforts by TESDA, Caraga Region (Photo courtesy of TESDA) MANILA - The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is providing relief efforts in areas hit by Typhoon Odette and will conduct construction-related skills training. Regional and provincial offices have started "TESDAmayan" activities in the communities affected by last week's Typhoon Odette in Visayas and Mindanao, according to its news release on Friday. "TESDAmayan" is the agency's banner program that aims to aid communities affected by any crisis brought about by natural calamities, disasters, or any other untoward incidents which causes displacement. In Region 6 (Western Visayas), field office workers were deployed to help rebuild damaged buildings and conduct clearing operations. Likewise, Provincial Training Center (PTC) - Kabankalan in Negros Occidental installed solar-powered charging station for residents who need to recharge their mobile phones. I
MANILA - The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is still one of the most trusted government agencies in the country, an independent and non-commissioned survey said. According to PUBLiCUS Asia's 2021 PAHAYAG Fourth-Quarter Survey, TESDA ranked second among the most trusted government agencies with a trust rating of 46.1 percent, behind the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) with 52.6 percent. The TESDA was followed by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) with a 45.7 percent trust rating. It also ranked second in approval ratings with 67.7 percent. The AFP and PAF ranked first and third, with approval ratings of 69.7 percent and 64.5 percent, respectively. The survey was conducted nationwide covering 1,500 respondents from December 6 to 10. For 2021, TESDA has been consistent in the top of the surveys conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia. During the first-quarter survey, it ranked first among government agencies in approval ratings with 62.1 percent and ranked second in