Member Since 1973

Partner Ministry/Organization
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Department of Foreign Affairs
Address of Embassy in Manila
Host Country
Participation in Regional Programs (2018-2023)
  • Regional Program on Empowering TVET Sector through Digitalization and Climate Resilient Skills for Sustainable Development, October 16-20, 2023, Manila, Philippines, in collaboration with Asian Development Bank (ADB)
  • Regional Program on Revolutionalize TVET: Innovation in Transformational Pedagogy, Competency Building and International Collaboration, October 2-5, 2023, Johor, Malaysia, in collaboration with Universiti Tun Hussein Onn (UTHM); and Malaysia Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training (MyRIVET)
  • Regional Program on Role of Business Incubators in Encapsulating Sustainable Development: A TVET Perspective, September 4-8, 2023, Chandigarh, India, in collaboration with National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR)-Chandigarh
  • Regional Program on Leadership for Sustainable TVET and Senior Executive Conference for CPSC Strategic Plan 2023-2028, December 12-16, 2022, Bangkok, Thailand, in collaboration with Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC)
  • 2022 CPSC-BFIC Busan Global Training Program on Digital and Infrastructure Transformation on Engineering, Design and Pedagogy in TVET: Smart City Transportation with ITS Model (Phase 1), November 14-18, 2022, Online, in collaboration with Busan Foundation for International Cooperation (BFIC)
  • Regional Program on TVET Strategic Planning and Experts' Meeting for the CPSC Strategic Plan 2023-2028, November 7-11, 2022, Shah Alam, Malaysia, in collaboration with Department of Polytechnic and Community Colleges (DPCCE)
  • Regional Program on Industry-Institute Partnership for Relevant TVET Program, June 21-25, 2021, Online RP
  • egional Program on Integrating IR 4.0 Competency and 21st Century Skills in TVET, May 17-21, 2021, Online RP
  • Regional Program on Developing Context Based Vocational Pedagogy, April 26-30, 2021, Online RP
  • Regional Program on Innovation in TVET Management, March 22-26, 2021, Online RP
  • Regional Program on Innovation in Curriculum Development Integrating ICT and Digital Skills,
    February 15-19, 2021, Online RP
  • Regional Program on Innovating TVET by Developing Digital Contents Using ICT Tools,
    February 1-5, 2021, Online RP
  • Regional Program on Greening TVET for Sustainable Development, December 14-18, 2020, Online RP
  • Regional Program on Strategic Plan Development to Ensure Quality Management System, November 23-27, 2020, Online RP
  • Regional Program on Effective Methods of TVET Curriculum Development to Integrate 21st Century Skills, September 21-25, 2020, Online RP
  • Regional Program on Equipping Digital Competencies in TVET to Address IR 4.0, August 24-28, 2020, Online RP
  • Regional Program on Strengthening TVET Quality and Relevance through Institute-Industry Linkages,
    March 2-6, 2020, Pokhara, Nepal, in collaboration with Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT)-Nepal
  • Regional Program on Equipping Future Workforce with 21st Century and Technopreneurship Skills through Quality TVET Programs, February 2-6, 2020, Dhaka, Bangladesh, in collaboration with Institution of Diploma Engineers (IDEB)-Bangladesh
  • Regional Program on Quality Assurance in TVET and APACC Strategic Planning, October 21-25, 2019,
    Manila, Philippines
  • Regional Program on Skilling TVET in the Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0, August 25-29, 2019,
    Manila, Philippines
  • Regional Program on Sustainable (Green) Skills and Employability through TVET, April 22-26, 2019,
    Manila, Philippines
  • Regional Program on Entrepreneurship in TVET and International Conference on Skilling for Self-Employment, February 18-22, 2019, Chandigarh, India, in collaboration with National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR)-Chandigarh
  • Regional Program on Quality and Sustainable TVET and International Conference on Skills in TVET for Sustainability, October 8-10, 2018, Chennai, India, in collaboration with National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research (NITTTR)-Chennai
  • Regional Program on TVET for Socio-Economic Transformation and International Conference on Innovations in TVET for Socio-Economic Development, October 1-3, 2018, Kathmandu, Nepal, in collaboration with the Diploma Engineers Association (DEAN)-Nepal; and Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT)
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 (January 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 (November 29 - December 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)

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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

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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 PQF

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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.

afghanistan-president-ashraf-ghaniPetroleum industry, Import of Philippines
Photo courtesy of BusinessWorld

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 Imports
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