Technical and vocational education and training in the Philippines in the age of industry 4.0

This study examines the Philippines’ TVET system in the context of Industry 4.0 and the changing demand for labor. It seeks to answer the following questions: Is the TVET system and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) well positioned to face the challenges and meet the objectives of competitive workforce, and social equity/inclusion as per TESDA’s National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan 2018–2022? How can the Philippines’ TVET system and TESDA be more or better prepared?