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Filipino Times
17 hours ago
- Business
- Filipino Times
PH gov't to grant P150K financial aid, full support to OFW returnees from Middle East
Overseas Filipino workers returning from countries affected by the Middle East conflict will receive financial assistance amounting to PHP 150,000 under the Philippine government's voluntary repatriation program. The immediate aid includes PHP 75,000 from the DMW AKSYON Fund and another PHP 75,000 from OWWA, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. In an interview on Bagong Pilipina Ngayon, DMW Officer-in-Charge and Undersecretary Felicitas Q. Bay assured the public that the government will provide full assistance to returning OFWs. 'Yung first batch of OFW repatriates from Israel, along with Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac ay sinalubong natin ng June 24 at ng whole-government team. Maliban po sa DMW at OWWA, kasama po natin ang DFA, DWSD, DOH, TESDA, at iba pang ahensya para magbigay ng comprehensive and immediate assistance sa kanila,' she said. Aside from the financial aid, they will also receive free medical check-ups from the Department of Health and counseling and livelihood assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development. The DMW's National Reintegration Center for OFWs will help them set up small businesses or find new jobs, with free training vouchers from TESDA and entrepreneurship support from DTI. As of June 24, 346 individuals in Israel have asked to return home. Twenty-six have already arrived, and fifty more are now being processed. Emergency cash worth USD 200, hygiene kits, and food packs were also provided to OFWs on-site.
GMA Network
22-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Massive Philippine flag ready for Palaro opening
A giant Philippine flag, as long as a basketball court, is ready to take center stage for the opening of the Palarong Pambansa in Laoag City. The flag was made by weavers from Piddig, Ilocos Norte, who were trained by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). It will be featured in the opening ceremony at the Ferdinand Marcos Stadium. The giant flag, sewn by hand, took several weeks to finish due to its size and the detailed stitching required. The entire process took place inside a covered court to ensure the flag's design was accurate and proportionate. The weavers hope their work will showcase not only their skill but also their pride in contributing to a national event that celebrates youth, sports, and unity.
Filipino Times
28-02-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
TESDA powers up workforce development with signing of EBET Act IRR
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is strengthening workforce development through the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act, aiming to enhance skills training, improve employability, and bridge the gap between education and industry. Today, February 28, TESDA Director General, Secretary Jose Francisco 'Kiko' B. Benitez, together with key government officials, industry leaders, and education stakeholders signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Republic Act 12063 or the EBET Framework Act. Secretary Jose Francisco 'Kiko' Benitez TESDA Deputy Director General Nelly Dillera The IRR provides guidelines for implementing the EBET Framework Act, which seeks to strengthen collaboration between TESDA, enterprises, and TVET institutions to ensure that the country's workforce is equipped with skills aligned with industry demands. 'The EBET Framework Act is a landmark, transformative law that allows us to keep pace with the evolving job market here and abroad,' said Benitez. 'This IRR, crafted by TESDA and stakeholders in a judicious process, carves the path for the Filipino worker to upskill and reskill towards gainful careers.' The EBET Framework Act, which was signed into law by President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos, Jr. last November 2024, is designed to expand enterprise-based training opportunities, encourage industry participation in curriculum development and theoretical instruction, and enhance on-the-job training or apprenticeship programs. It aligns with TESDA's goal of repositioning TVET as a key driver of economic growth and innovation. 'We have seen how EBET contributes to our 'Training to Trabaho' vision, as proven by the 85.48% employment rate of TESDA's EBET graduates, Sec. Kiko added. Industries have expressed support for the initiative. Apart from being eligible for tax incentives, businesses who take part in EBET stand to gain by employing an aptly skilled workforce. Rafael Cabrera, HR Manager of Maclin Electronics, Inc., highlighted how enterprise-based training provides a boost to Filipino workers, which ultimately helps enterprises. 'Malaki yung difference nung enterprise-based graduates compared sa vocational-based graduates. Kasi yung graduates ng EBET ay naka-tailor fit dun sa kung anumang needs ng company namin,' he said. For his part, Engr. Dario Tolentino, Senior Manager of Ramcar Technologies, Inc., emphasized the importance of hands-on training, which eventually created a 'training-to-trabaho' pathway for him. 'Doon sa factory, we were exposed sa actual workload ng planta. We were not treated as trainees but rather as part of the workforce already. Ang kagandahan ay na-expose kami safuture endeavor namin,' Tolentino said, who is a graduate of an enterprise-based program at the Dualtech Training Center in Laguna. With the IRR now in place, TESDA will collaborate closely with various industry partners to implement the framework on a nationwide scale.
