Underscoring the government's commitment of enhancing the skills of the Filipino workforce to foster local empowerment and global competitiveness, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) kicks off a weeklong celebration of its 30th founding anniversary at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on August 19, 2024. With the theme, ‘TESDA 30th: Continuing Legacy of Empowering Filipinos, Elevating Global Competence,’ the event marks the National Tech-Voc Day and highlights the