Tag: Workforce Development
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DOLE Advocates for Advanced Labor Market Systems to Bridge Skills Gaps in ASEAN
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has highlighted the critical role of advanced labor market information systems (LMIS) in tackling skills shortages during the green and digital economic shifts across Southeast Asia. This was emphasized by DOLE Undersecretary Carmela Torres during a workshop in Makati City, attended by ASEAN member states, international…
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DOLE Advocates for Advanced Labor Market Systems to Bridge Skills Gap in ASEAN
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has highlighted the critical role of advanced labor market information systems (LMIS) in tackling skills shortages during the green and digital economic shifts in Southeast Asia. This was emphasized by DOLE Undersecretary Carmela Torres during a workshop in Makati City, attended by ASEAN member states, international organizations, and…
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TESDA Seeks to Strengthen Ties with Israel and Botswana in Agricultural and Vocational Training
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is keen on maintaining and expanding its collaboration with Israel through the AgroStudies program, which focuses on agricultural internships. TESDA Secretary Jose Francisco Benitez emphasized the importance of technology in agriculture, noting that the partnership allows Filipino farmers to gain insights into Israel’s advanced farming technologies and…
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Philippines Secures Further ADB Funding to Boost Workforce Skills
MANILA – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed to further funding the SkillsUpNet Philippines (SUN PH) program, following the successful completion of its first phase. The agreement for the second phase, SUN PH 2, was formalized at the ADB headquarters by ADB Country Director Pavit Ramachandran, Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ma. Cristina…
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TESDA Antique Maps Skills to Meet Industry Needs
In a strategic move to align education with market demands, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in Antique has embarked on a comprehensive skills mapping initiative. The effort, led by TESDA Antique provincial director Glenford Prospero, aims to pinpoint the competencies required to fulfill industry needs across the region. A crucial meeting was…
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DOLE Revamps Alien Employment Permit Guidelines to Boost Efficiency and Local Workforce Development
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has recently updated its guidelines for issuing Alien Employment Permits (AEPs) to foreign workers in the Philippines, aiming to enhance efficiency and support local workforce development. The new rules were signed by Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma during the 2025 Central Office – Regional Offices Annual Planning Exercise in…
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President Marcos Urges Development of Semiconductor Sector to Boost Philippine Economy
In a recent meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council-Education and Jobs Sector Group (PSAC-EJSG) at Malacañang, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the urgent need to advance the semiconductor and electronics industry in the Philippines. He highlighted the sector’s significant potential to enhance the national economy, noting that it has not been a traditional…
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