Highlights of the Interagency Strategic Planning for the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) – National Coordinating Council (NCC)
The two-day Interagency Strategic Planning event for the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF)—National Coordinating Council (NCC) was a collaborative effort that took place on June 27-28, 2024, in Makati City.
This event, organized in partnership with the UPSKILL project and facilitated by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), currently serving as the Interim Secretariat, was a significant step in aligning the agencies’ efforts and setting a clear strategic direction for the future of the PQF-NCC.
Participants in the strategic planning engaged in several important activities:
• Assessment of Current Context for both the external and internal environments
• Workshops Envisioning its Future Directions
• Defining and Clarifying Mission and Purpose
• Identifying and Setting Strategic Priorities and Objectives
• Alignment of the Working Group (WG) level action plans with the PQF-NCC’s Vision, Mission, and Objectives (VMO)
• Strategic Organizational Adjustments: Presentations on necessary organizational changes for successful plan implementation
About the PQF
The Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) is a robust reference system for national standards of qualifications earned by individuals educated and trained in the Philippines. It serves as a reliable guide for employers, workers, teachers, learners, and the public, providing a clear understanding of the various levels of educational qualifications and setting high standards for qualification outcomes in the country.
PQF’s Leadership and Coordination involves the following vital agencies:
• Department of Education (DepEd)
• Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
• Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
• Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
• Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
For more information on PQF, visit: https://pqf.gov.ph/
The EDC-Networking Committee on Education and Human Resources Development oversees these developments, recognizing that the skills of our labor are crucial as input to exports. JVL