House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Friday lauded the data-sharing agreement between the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Education (DepEd), stressing that it will hasten the certification of senior high school students under the technical-vocational-livelihood (TVL) track and open wider opportunities for their employment and career growth.
“This partnership ensures that our SHS-TVL learners will suffer no delay in accessing TESDA’s assessments and services. With faster and more accurate certification, our graduates can more quickly pursue jobs or further studies, giving them a real head start in life,” he said.
Romualdez emphasized that linking TESDA’s Assessment Schedules Information System (ASIS) with DepEd’s Learners Information System (LIS) will eliminate bottlenecks in scheduling and validation, ensuring that SHS-TVL learners are promptly assessed and certified.
“Through this agreement, we can ensure a faster and smoother process for our youths on the TVL track to obtain TESDA certification. This will serve as the key for more of them to find good jobs or continue to a higher level of training,” he said in Filipino.
The statement followed the signing of the agreement by TESDA Secretary Francisco Benitez and DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara to integrate their databases for TVL learners nationwide.
To address concerns about data privacy, Romualdez welcomed the assurance that both agencies have designated data protection officers and implemented strict safeguards, including encryption, multi-factor authentication, and breach notification protocols.
“Digital transformation is vital, but strong protections must ensure our students’ data remains secure,” he emphasized.
Romualdez affirmed the full support of the House of Representatives for strengthening technical-vocational education, in line with President Marcos’ vision to transform the education system and ensure that every Filipino family has at least one college or technical-vocational graduate.
