In celebration of its 5th Anniversary, the TESDA Regional Training Center – National Capital Region (RTC-NCR), in collaboration with the Curriculum and Training Aids Development Division (CTADD-QSO), conducted a Capability Building Program on Curriculum Enhancement and Contextualization on July 21, 2025 at TESDA Regional Training Innovation Center-NCR. This initiative is part of RTC-NCR’s broader effort to continuously enhance quality of training delivery. It aims to equip trainers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively integrate key components such as 21st Century Skills, Gender and Development (GAD), Social Inclusion, and Green TVET into curricula and learning materials.
The program started with an opening program led by Mr. Jean Maurice R. Constantino, who served as the Master of Ceremonies. He warmly welcomed the participants and set the tone for the day’s capability building program by highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts and unified goals in strengthening curriculum design and contextualization to improve the overall quality of training delivery.
Mr. Jean Maurice R. Constantino, welcomed the participants during the Capability Building Program on Curriculum Enhancement and Contextualization.
Enhancement and Contextualization.
Mr. Eugene P. Agcaoili, Center Administrator of RTC-NCR, formally welcomed the participants, trainers and curriculum developers from RTC-NCR and TESDA Technology Institutions (TTIs) within the National Capital Region. In his message, he highlighted the importance of responsive and inclusive curriculum development. He also emphasized the objectives of the program, which were to:
- Equip TESDA trainers and curriculum developers with knowledge and strategies for contextualizing training curricula and learning materials.
- Provide clear explanations and hands-on guidance on the integration of 21st Century Skills, Gender and Development (GAD), Social Inclusion, and Green TVET into the curriculum.
Mr. Eugene P. Agcaoili, Center Administrator of TESDA RTC-NCR, delivers the welcome message during the Capability Building Program on Curriculum Enhancement and Contextualization.
Participants from RTC-NCR and TESDA Technology Institutions (TTIs) within the National Capital Region during the Capability Building Program on Curriculum Enhancement and Contextualization.
Following this, Mr. Jerry O. Taroy, Senior TESD Specialist and VIS Designate of RTC-NCR, facilitated the morning session by providing comprehensive guidelines on curriculum contextualization. He also led a hands-on workshop on its practical application and addressed clarifications raised by participants throughout the session.
Mr. Jerry O. Taroy, VIS Designated of TESDA RTC-NCR, discussing comprehensive guidelines on curriculum contextualization.
Mr. Manex T.Sabidon, Trainer from TNTI, asked question during the discussion session of the Capability Building Program on Curriculum Enhancement and Contextualization.
In the afternoon session, Mr. Edgardo Caldit, TESD Specialist II from QSO-CTADD, led an in-depth discussion on the integration of 21st Century Skills, Gender and Development (GAD), Social Inclusion, and Green TVET. This was followed by a hands-on workshop that provided participants with clear guidance on effectively embedding these key elements into training curricula and learning materials.
Mr. Edgardo Caldit TESDS II of TESDA QSO-CTADD, presented the workshop objectives for the integration of 21st Century Skills, Gender and Development (GAD), Social Inclusion, and Green TVET.
The program concluded with a brief closing program, where participants shared insights from the workshop session. As part of the closing program, certificates were awarded to acknowledge the active participation and support of the resource speaker, trainers and curriculum developers. The certificates were personally awarded by Mr. Eugene P. Agcaoili, Center Administrator of RTC-NCR, and Mr. Jerry O. Taroy, VIS Designate, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by the participants throughout the program.
Mr. Edgardo Caldit receive certificate of appreciation and pose for a photo with Mr. Eugene P. Agcaoli, Center Administrator, as the resource speaker during the Capability Building Program on Curriculum Enhancement and Contextualization.
Trainers from RTC-NCR, receive certificate of participation and pose for a photo with Mr. Eugene P. Agcaoli, Center Administrator during the Capability Building Program on Curriculum Enhancement and Contextualization.
Trainers from TESDA TMTAC and TPTAC, receive certificate of participation and pose for a photo with Mr. Eugene P. Agcaoli, Center Administrator and Mr. Jerry O. Taroy, VIS Designated, during the Capability Building Program on Curriculum Enhancement and Contextualization.
Trainers from TESDA TNTI, receive certificate of participation and pose for a photo with Mr. Eugene P. Agcaoli, Center Administrator and Mr. Jerry O. Taroy, VIS Designated, during the Capability Building Program on Curriculum Enhancement and Contextualization.
Trainers from TESDA MDTAC and PMDTAC, receive certificate of participation and pose for a photo with Mr. Eugene P. Agcaoli, Center Administrator and Mr. Jerry O. Taroy, VIS Designated, during the Capability Building Program on Curriculum Enhancement and Contextualization.
The closing message delivered by Center Administrator Mr. Eugene P. Agcaoili reaffirmed TESDA RTC-NCR’s continued commitment to excellence in training delivery. He also extended a heartfelt gratitude to all participants for their valuable contributions to this meaningful and collaborative endeavor.
Mr. Eugene P. Agcaoili, Center Administrator of TESDA RTC-NCR, delivers the closing message during the Capability Building Program on Curriculum Enhancement and Contextualization.
