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THE Department of Education (DepEd) recently convened the 12th Philippine Qualifications Framework National Coordinating Council (PQF-NCC) meeting at Bulwagan ng Karunungan, with Education Secretary Sonny Angara presiding as chair for the first time.
Setting up the PQF is a key reform that helps support the president's priority to boost employability of Filipino workers based on lifelong learning and more competitive skills building among Filipino youth.
UPSKILLING FILIPINO YOUTH Representatives of Philippine Qualifications Framework National Coordinating Council (PQF-NCC) member agencies attend the 12th PQF-NCC, presided by Education Secretary Sonny Angara. PHOTO FROM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
With Angara at the helm, the council discussed and approved the PQF-NCC response letter to the DBM with the updated organizational structure, which proposes the creation of 22 new plantilla positions.
DepEd would also collaborate with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) for the establishment of a permanent secretariat, to be led by an executive director V (equivalent to the rank of an undersecretary).
DAP Vice President Arnel Abanto and DAP Fellow Amor Avendaño assured interim staff and technical support until the PQF-NCC completes its organizational setup. These involve the development of relevant documented information on policies, systems and procedures and the setting up of performance monitoring systems to ensure the effective operations of the secretariat and sustainability.
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A technical working group will also be created to identify priority sectors with representation from council members and mandated agencies incorporating government development plans.
Lastly, the council committed to strengthen its commitment to the PQF objectives by informing stakeholders and partners about the law, its IRR and its accomplishments through https://pqf.gov.ph/ and other media platforms.
