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Member Since 1973

Partner Ministry/Organization
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Department of Foreign Affairs
Address of Embassy in Manila
Host Country
Recent Programs Held (2018-2023)
2023:
  • In-Country Program for the Philippines on Research Methodology for TVET Leaders and Teachers (March 13-17)
  • Regional Program on Empowering TVET Sector through Digitalization and Climate Resilient Skills for Sustainable Development (October 16-20)
  • Regional Program on Navigating the Future of TVET: Addressing Challenges and Fostering Positive Change (December 4-6)
2022:
  • Training of Trainers on Automotive Technology Using Virtual TVET (Jan 24-27)
  • CPSC-TMP Tech Collaborative Regional Program on Training of Trainers on Automotive Technical Professionals (August 8-12)
  • Customized Program on Crafting a Culture of Quality Assured TVET in Nepal and Institution-Industry Collaboration for Employability (August 22-26)
  • Customized Program on Advance Bank Management (October 11-15)
  • Customized Program on Strategic HR Leadership (October 18-20)
2021:
  • In-Country Program on Readiness of TVET for IR 4.0 (Nov 29 - Dec 3)
2019:
  • Regional Program on Sustainable (Green) Skills and Employability through TVET (April 22-26)
  • Regional Program on Skilling TVET in the Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0 (August 25-29)
  • In-Country Program on Quality Management System in TVET (October 7-11)
  • Regional Program on Quality Assurance in TVET and APACC Strategic Planning (October 21 -25)
  • In-Country Program on Application of Blue Ocean Strategy for TVET Institute Management (November 26-29)
2018:
  • In-Country Program on Greening TVET towards Sustainable Development (May 21-25)
  • In-Country Program on Greening TVET for Sustainable Development (July 16-20)

Country Flag

Official Name
Republic of the Philippines
Land Area
300,000 km²
Country Borders
None
Capital
Manila
Religion
Roman Catholic, Islam
Language
Filipino, English
Demonym
Filipino
National Holiday
12 June 1898 (Independence from Spain)

afghanistan-president-ashraf-ghaniPhoto courtesy of The Borgen Project

No. of Years of Primary Education
6 years
No. of Years - Junior High School
4 years
No. of Years - Senior High School
2 years
No. of Years - Tertiary Education
4 years
Ministry of Supervising Education
Department of Education
Commission on Higher Education
Agency Handling TVET
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Formal TVET System
The structure of the formal TVET system in the Philippines provides the following programmes:
  • Technical-Vocational Livelihood programmes are offered at the upper secondary education level (ISCED 3) wherein students may obtain the National Certification (NC) I+II after finishing two years in senior high school. Upon completion, they will receive their certificate of graduation or diploma, and proceed to technical/vocational schools
  • TVET programmes under the post-secondary non-tertiary level (ISCED 4) are being taught in technical and vocational institutes wherein students may take TESDA administered examinations to obtain a certificate or diploma.
  • TVET programmes that are given at the tertiary sector (ISCED 5-8) allow graduates to pursue higher studies such as Master’s and Doctorate programmes.
Qualification Framework
The Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) describes the levels of educational qualifications and sets the standards for qualification outcomes. It is a national system that ensures the development, recognition and award of qualifications based on standards of knowledge, skills and values acquired in different ways and methods by learners and workers of the country.
Level of NVQS

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TVET Financing
TVET in the Philippines is being funded through various sources, such as:
  • National Government through the Annual General Appropriations Act (GAA);
  • Industry/Employers;
  • Local government units;
  • Student fees;
  • Contributions/Donations from ILO, ADB, World Bank, etc.
GDP
5.9% (2023)
Currency
Philippine Peso (PHP)
Major Exports
Integrated Circuits ($27.5B)
Office Machine Parts ($11.1B)
Insulated Wire ($3.05B)
Electrical Transformers ($2.49B)
Semiconductor Devices ($2.44B
Major Exports
Integrated Circuits ($14B)
Refined Petroleum ($9.04B)
Office Machine Parts ($3.11B)
Broadcasting Equipment ($2.84B)
Cars ($2.77B)
Major Export Partners
USA ($1.10B)
Japan ($917.98 million)
Hong Kong ($870.91 million)
China ($838.04 million)
Singapore ($347.28 million)
Major Import Partners
China ($2.43B)
Indonesia ($977.16 million)
Japan ($786.65 million)
Korea ($777.13 million)
USA ($751.74 million)

afghanistan-president-ashraf-ghaniPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
Photo courtesy of Office of the President, Republic of the Philippines

Type of Government
Unitary Presidential Constitutional Republic
Head of Govenment
His Excellency Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
President of the Philippines
Branches of Government
Executive (President and Vice President)
Legislative (Senate and House of the Representatives)
Judiciary (Supreme Court)

Valor Day, 2018
Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN News

Literacy Rate
97% (2020)
Country Code
+63
ISO Code
PH
Internet TLD
.ph
Other Important Holidays
Valor Day (April 9)
Labor Day (May 1)
National Heroes Day (August 26)
Bonifacio Day (November 30)
Christmas Day (December 25)
Rizal Day (December 30)
References
  • https://oec.world/en/profile/country/phl
  • https://psa.gov.ph/content/highlights-philippine-export-and-import-statistics-august-2023-preliminary
  • https://psa.gov.ph/content/literacy-rate-and-educational-attainment-among-persons-five-years-old-and-over-philippines
  • https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/about/gov/
  • https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/nationwide-holidays/
  • https://unevoc.unesco.org/wtdb/worldtvetdatabase_phl_en.pdf