TESDA has empowered countless Filipinos with valuable skills through quality and industry-relevant technical vocational education and training (TVET).
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TESDA Surigao del Norte Cluster Courtesy Visit to LGUs
In line with the continuing efforts to strengthen collaboration between TESDA and local government units, the Surigao del Norte Cluster started the rounds of courtesy visits to the Local Chief Executives of the municipalities of Alegria, Mainit, Malimono, and San Francisco, Surigao del Norte. These visits were held on July 31, 2025, August 4, and 5, 2025, and served as a platform to discuss the 2025 Revalidation Report of TESDA Surigao del Norte Provincial Skills Priorities and explore other areas of partnership with the respective LGUs.
The meetings aimed to align local development plans with TESDA’s skills training programs, ensure that priority sectors are addressed based on the labor market demands of the area, and reinforce TESDA’s commitment to inclusive and area-based and demand-driven technical education and skills development. Moreover, the activity sought to foster mutual support and collaboration in uplifting the socio-economic conditions of the communities through targeted skills development initiatives.
The team was spearheaded by PD Catalina O. Tacubao, together with the Administrators of the three (3) TESDA Technology Institutions (TTI); College Administrator Liza B. Budtan of SNCAT, Center Administrator Edwin C. Lanquino of PTC-Surigao del Norte and Center Administrator Carlos M. Dunque of PTC-Siargao and Sr. TESD Specialist Joselito C. Ecoben.
The courtesy visits and collaborative meeting were successfully held with the following Local Chief executives and other officials;
Alegria - Hon. Mayor Dominador G. Esma Jr.
- LAMSTAC Manager Gilbert O. Martinez
- LDRRMO Jaden P. Laurejas
Mainit - Hon. Mayor Ramon B, Mondano
- MPDC Vanesa Naldoz
- PESO Jerma Caulin
Malimono - Hon. Mayor Arnel S. Amalla, EE, EnP
- Vice Mayor Robert T. Senaca
- Hon. SB Member Mona Lisa M. Canoy
- Hon. SB Member Rose Ann T. Catubigan
- MSWDO Sara Jane M. Moreño
- HRMO II Florio M. Geronda
- Local DRRM Assisstant
- PESO Manager Samuel R. Dapusala
- PWD President Designate Charito S. Besas
- OSCA Head Reynaldo B. Cartin
- Municipal Engr. Niel P. Ampater
- Acting Municipal Treasurer Adoracion M. Unclara
San Francisco - Hon Mayor Val P. Pinat
The activity will continue to other municipalities, city, legislators and provincial government of the province.
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