The Investment Coordination Committee–Cabinet Committee (ICC-CC) recommended the approval of key enhancements to the Supporting Innovation in the Philippine Technical and Vocational Education and Training System (SIPTVETS) Project of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), further strengthening the country’s technical and vocational learning programs and training system.
“The government’s investment in technical and vocational education is an investment on the Filipino people. By expanding access to quality training, modern facilities, and industry-relevant skills, we are helping more Filipinos build better opportunities for themselves and their families,” ICC-CC chair and Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said.
The SIPTVETS Project aims to improve the employability of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates and expand access to quality TVET programs.
It supports the modernization of the Philippine TVET system through improved training quality, upgraded facilities and equipment, strengthened trainer capacity, enhanced industry partnerships, and improved TESDA institutional capacity.
The approved adjustments include the relocation of six host institutions to more efficient sites and adding a new Regional TVET Innovation Centers (RTIC) in the Negros Island Region (NIR), bringing total coverage to 18 centers.
The ICC-CC also recommended adjustments to key infrastructure projects, including the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project and the Panglao-Tagbilaran City Offshore Bridge Connector (PTCOBC) Project. These recommendations will be elevated to the Economy and Development (ED) Council, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., for final approval before implementation.
All the recommended project adjustments reflect the government’s continued efforts to ensure that priority investments deliver tangible benefits for Filipinos – expanding skills training, cutting commuting time through better transport systems – contributing to improved public services and broader economic opportunities.
