TESDA Davao Region

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐖 𝐍𝐂 𝐈𝐈: 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐎 𝐃𝐄𝐋 𝐒𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒/ Twenty-five (25) beneficiaries from Digos City officially began their journey toward becoming skilled and certified welders on Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II under the Special Training for Employment Program (STEP). A Training Induction Program was successfully conducted by the TESDA Davao del Sur Cluster, led by Dir. Mohaisen R. Manalao, REB, MAED. through the Provincial Training Center-Davao del Sur, in partnership with the Office of Congressman John Tracy F. Cagas.

Aligned with Region XI’s Training-to-Trabaho Program, the 8-Point TESDA Best Agenda, and the Pursuing ELEVEN Framework, this initiative equips learners with industry-relevant skills that open doors to quality employment and sustainable livelihoods.💙 Training today. Opportunities tomorrow. Empowering Digoseños through skills and employment.

𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐖𝐃𝐬 𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐎 𝐃𝐄𝐋 𝐒𝐔𝐑: 𝐂𝐁𝐓𝐕𝐄𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌💼 On June 3, 2026, 𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐏𝐖𝐃) beneficiaries from Dawis, Digos City completed training on 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐮𝐲𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐢𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠, gaining practical skills that can be transformed into sustainable home-based enterprises. Through the partnership of 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 led by Dir. Mohaisen R. Manalao, REB, MAED., Provincial Training Center- Davao del Sur, and the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, Davao del Sur. This initiative strengthens TESDA’s 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐄 commitment—empowering every learner with skills, opportunities, and a pathway to economic independence.

Aligned with Region XI’s 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 (𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐄) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, the 𝟖-𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚, and the 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, TESDA Davao del Sur continues to create inclusive pathways to livelihood and entrepreneurship.💙 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬. 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬. 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐔𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋 𝐈𝐈 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐓𝐒𝐏-𝐄𝐁𝐄𝐓 | TESDA Davao Occidental Provincial Office attended the Graduation Ceremony of the Coconut Production Level II trainees under the Training for Work Scholarship Program – Enterprise-Based Education and Training (TTSP-EBET) conducted at KIFARMACO.

The ceremony marked the successful completion of the trainees' skills training program, recognizing their dedication and commitment to enhancing their competencies in coconut production. Through this training, the graduates gained valuable knowledge and practical skills that will help improve productivity and create sustainable livelihood opportunities in the agriculture sector.

TESDA continues to strengthen its partnership with industry and training institutions in delivering quality technical-vocational education and training that empowers communities and contributes to local economic development.

𝐂𝐓𝐂-𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄-𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | The TESDA Technical Working Group (TWG) conducted an inspection and validation of City Training Center-IGACOS, headed by Center Administrator Vincent S. Hinay, to assess its readiness for re-accreditation as a TESDA Assessment Center.

The evaluation covered facilities, equipment, assessment venues, and documentary requirements for several qualifications, including Organic Agriculture Production NC II, PV Systems Installation NC II, Carpentry NC II, Masonry NC II, Tile Setting NC II, Driving NC II, and Hilot (Wellness Massage) NC II.

𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐨 🌿

TESDA Davao de Oro Provincial Office proudly joined the 𝑬𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 spearheaded by DENR-PENRO Davao de Oro with the theme, “Inspired by Nature, for Climate and for Future.”

Together with partner agencies and stakeholders, TESDA reaffirms its commitment to environmental protection, sustainability, and building a greener future for the next generations. 🌎💚

𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔–𝗪𝗡𝗔𝗦 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗗𝗔 𝗘𝗦𝗞𝗘𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗬 | TESDA–Wangan National Agricultural School (TESDA–WNAS), through its Housekeeping, Food and Beverage Services, and Bread and Pastry Production programs, conducted a Community Extension Activity at Wangan National High School in support of Brigada Eskwela 2026 on June 02, 2026.

The activity highlighted the significance of extending TESDA’s technical expertise beyond the training center by supporting school preparedness and fostering community engagement. It also demonstrated the institution’s commitment to social responsibility, skills sharing, and collaboration in ensuring safe and conducive learning environments for learners.

𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗗𝗦𝗪𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗫𝗜𝗜 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗗𝗕𝗕𝗠𝟭𝟮 | On June 3, 2026, TESDA Davao City District Office headed by District Director Faisalia M. Bato, MM-HRM, engaged in an initial partnership talk with DSWD Region XII for the Peace and Development Buong Bansa Mapayapa (PDBBM12) program. The discussion focused on strengthening collaboration for the implementation of the program in support of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (M**F) communities.

The meeting highlighted TESDA’s training programs, services, and livelihood interventions as key components for socio-economic development. Both agencies expressed commitment to explore opportunities that will expand skills training and promote sustainable livelihood and peace-building initiatives.

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗩𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦!🎓

Congratulations to 15 diploma graduates who completed their studies on January 30, 2024 and earned a Bachelor of Agricultural Technology major in Crop Production through the ladderized education program. Their achievement highlights TVET as a strong pathway to higher education and career advancement.

Through the partnership between TESDA and Rizal Memorial Colleges, Inc. (RMC), this milestone continues to open opportunities for diploma graduates to pursue degree programs and develop as highly skilled agricultural professionals.

𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔–𝗪𝗡𝗔𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗝𝗧 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠 | TESDA – Wangan National Agricultural School (TESDA–WNAS) conducted a Culmination Program on June 1, 2026 for 19 OJT students from SPAMAST, marking the successful completion of their 240-hour internship. The activity recognized their completion of hands-on training and workplace immersion in various agricultural operations at the training institution.

As part of their OJT experience, the students underwent competency-based training aligned with industry standards in agriculture. They also completed training and assessment leading to the Animal Production (Swine) NC II qualification, strengthening their technical skills and employability in the agri-sector.

𝗕𝗝𝗠𝗣 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗬 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘 | The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Davao City Male Dormitory, led by SJO2 Alma D. Oracion, Chief Welfare and Development, paid a courtesy visit to the TESDA Davao City District Office headed by District Director Faisalia M. Bato, MM-HRM.

The visit aimed to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and explore potential partnership opportunities on Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), supporting rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives.