The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have officially partnered to make it easier to identify Senior High School Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (SHS-TVL) track students and graduates.
The two agencies signed a data sharing agreement at the TESDA Central Office in Taguig City on August 14, led by TESDA Secretary Francisco Benitez and Education Secretary Sonny Angara.
Streamlining the Assessment Process
Janet Abasolo, executive director of the TESDA Certification Office, explained that the partnership will validate learners’ identities using DepEd’s Learners Information System (LIS) and TESDA’s Assessment Schedule Information System (ASIS).
“This would streamline the competency assessment process, and prevent delays in endorsement, as well as identity mismatches and duplication of data,” Abasolo said in a message to the Philippine News Agency.
With this integration, SHS-TVL graduates will be more efficiently scheduled for their assessment, eliminating unnecessary hurdles for both students and TESDA personnel.
Protecting Students’ Data
The agreement is also designed with student privacy and data security in mind. Abasolo emphasized that the initiative complies with the Data Privacy Act and incorporates multiple safeguards, including:
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Appointment of data protection officers in both agencies
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Use of encryption and multi-factor authentication
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A strict breach notification protocol
These measures ensure that sensitive information is protected against fraud, errors, and duplication while making services faster and more reliable.
A Learner-Centered Public Service
TESDA Secretary Benitez highlighted that this collaboration is about making services more transparent, efficient, and learner-centered.
“By linking our systems, we ensure that every learner is properly identified and given access to the assessment services they deserve,” Benitez said.
He added that the agreement is a model of how government agencies can work together, reducing the burden not just on students but also on DepEd and TESDA personnel.
Why This Matters
For SHS-TVL graduates, the competency assessment is a crucial step in securing national certification, which serves as a passport to employment opportunities both in the Philippines and abroad. By simplifying the process and ensuring data integrity, this partnership is a big win for learners who aspire to build their careers through technical-vocational skills.
✨ In summary: The TESDA-DepEd data sharing agreement is more than just a tech integration—it’s a commitment to efficiency, security, and student empowerment.