THE TECHNICAL Education and Skills Development Authority aims to improve its services and serve more Filipinos by establishing more TESDA Technology Institutions and innovation centers.

During the agency’s 27th founding anniversary and National Tech-Voc Day celebration, TESDA director general Isidro Lapeña recognized the initiatives of partner agencies and individuals who helped the institution to continuously improve the technical and vocational education and training in the country.

“We also move towards creating opportunities to innovate our programs and services in order for the country’s workforce to meet the challenges of the 4th Industrial Revolution,” Lapeña said.

“I know that we can bring TESDA at the forefront of modern and innovative technical vocational education and training,” he added.

TESDA, Lapeña noted, is now focused on establishing 4.0-ready TESDA Technology Institutions and innovation centers.

During the TESDA anniversary program, the agency honored Sen. Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go who was adjudged as 2021 National Kabalikat Special Awardee for his support in advancing TVET in the country.

TESDA likewise honored 26 partners from local government units, the legislative branch, and the industry as Kabalikat Awardees for their significant contribution in TVET.

In his video message, President Rodrigo Duterte recognized TESDA’s significant role in honing skills that Filipinos may use for livelihood and greater productivity.

“I trust that your Anniversary and the National Tech-Voc Day will inspire the agency to continue providing quality technical and vocational education to more Filipinos,” he said.