Series of consultations  with the two agencies are being held to lay the groundwork for the full implementation of K-12 in 2016.  Together with the representatives of the tech voc institutions (TVIs)  and School Division Superintendents (SDS) in the region,  a draft Memorandum of Agreement was formulated which defines the roles of the Senior High School and the TVI Partner.  This Monday,  Sept 22  a meeting with the officers of TVIs and presidents of private and public high school associations, will be held at TESDA 4A Regional Office in Taguig to finalize the provisions of the MOA.

Ms. Jessica P. Mirable of Sisters of Mary Technical School in Cavite and Karlos Emmanjuel A. Buted of Lyceum of the Philippines-Batangas will join other youths who will represent the country in the ASEAN Skills Competition in Hanoi, Vietnam from October 19-28, 2014.  Jessica  and Karlos Emmanuel will compete in the Fashion Technology and Restaurant Services respectively.  Ms. Mary Roque of TESDA serves as Jessica's coach-expert assisted by Ms. Carmen  J. Ponce of Sisters of Mary.  Karlos Emmanuel is coached by his father, Dr. Dexter A. Buted of Lyceum Batangas.

The search is now on for the 2014 Outstanding Trainers for public and private technical vocational institutions.  The Trainers Award is given  in recognition of the outstanding performance and commitment of tech voc instructors in developing skilled workers with positive work values.

Last year's Outstanding Trainers Awardees are:  Francia Yvette A. Magpantay of University of Batangas and Francis Carlo T. Argente of TESDA RTC Batangas.