The Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with other government agencies, gathered stakeholders from the education, training, and labor sectors on Wednesday to discuss upcoming strategies for implementing the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF).
The PQF, established under Republic Act No. 10968 or the PQF Act, serves as a national policy defining educational qualification levels and setting standards for learning outcomes. It seeks to integrate basic, technical, vocational, and higher education into a unified system of skills and competencies across the country.
During the PQF-National Coordinating Council (PQF-NCC) Plan Validation Workshop, representatives from DepEd, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) assessed the progress of previously crafted plans for Framework implementation.
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As the chair of the PQF-NCC, DepEd, led by Secretary Sonny Angara, is prioritizing the acceleration of the Coordinating Council’s initiatives. This aligns with President Bongbong Marcos’s vision of producing globally competitive, future-ready graduates.
“Let us seize this moment to refine and solidify our plans for the next year. The PQF is not just a framework but a steadfast commitment to uplifting lives, empowering our workforce, and ensuring the Philippines remains competitive globally,” Undersecretary for Strategic Management Ronald Mendoza said.
The one-day validation workshop allowed technical working groups to review their strategies, establish collaborative agreements, identify interconnections, and draft operational plans.
By implementing an internationally recognized qualifications framework, the Philippine government and its education partners aim to promote academic and workforce mobility while addressing mismatches between job demands and skills.
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“The PQF is more than a set of standards. It is a beacon of opportunity, a pathway to empowerment, and a commitment to excellence. It will shape the future of the Philippine education system and workforce development,” USAID Philippines Deputy Education Director Yvette Malcioln reiterates.
