Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro, together with Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Juan Edgardo 'Sonny' Angara, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Dr. Shirley Agrupis, and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Jose Francisco 'Kiko' Benitez, holds a press briefing with the Malacañang Press Corps (MPC) on January 6, 2026. | Radio Television Malacañang - RTVM

5.8K views · 135 reactions | WATCH: TESDA Success Story of Ms. Mary Jaica Calaminos TESDA Course Completed: Cookery NC II (2022) TESDA Technology Institution: Cagayan de Oro (Bugo) School of Arts and Trades Current Job: Assistant Cook at Frangos Charcoal Chicken, a Portuguese Cuisine Restaurant in Croydon, Sydney, Australia. | TESDA Region X | Facebook

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority ( TESDA ) targets 600,000 to 650,000 learners in 2026, with training programs tailored to varying skills needs—from near-hire upskilling to advanced digital competencies. Backed by Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) program funding under the GAA, these initiatives deliver strong results, high employability rates, and are expected to further expand industry-ready training nationwide. 🎓💼🇵🇭 #BagongPilipinas #IntegratedStateMed