The TESDA XI Regional Training Center-Korea Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) successfully conducted a benchmarking activity at Colegio de OSTACI, Inc. Magsaysay St., Zone III, Digos City on December 17, 2024. The event focused on the school’s Landscaping NC II program, as part of TESDA’s ongoing initiative to promote sustainability and green technologies in vocational education.
The benchmarking activity was a key component of the 2024 Green TVET Action Plan, which aims to “green” the workplace and surrounding communities by raising awareness about environmental issues and implementing eco-friendly practices. The goal was to expose the RTC-KPVTC, Davao team to successful green technologies and landscaping practices at Colegio de OSTACI, Inc., helping them enhance their training programs for underserved communities.
Three personnel from RTC-KPVTC, Davao, specifically members of the Innovation, Research, and Green TVET Team, participated in the activity, namely, Engr. Ailyn R. Tejero, Engr. John Rome L. Balbanida, and Ms. Mary Grace A. Pelayo. The team represented the RTC-KPVTC, Davao’s Center Administrator, Engr. Constantino B. Panes, Jr., Ed.D. and the heads of the Green TVET Team, Engr, Robert K. Arnaez and Mr. Joel A. Atablanco.
The team was welcomed by the Colegio de OSTACI, Inc, President, Mr. Teodorico N. Dofiles II, MASOR, MAPS; Elizabeth S. Solano, Ed.D, Vocational Dean/School Administrator, Mr. Rosalito Vivas, Landscaping NC II trainer, and other key personnel of the school.
They gained valuable insights into the implementation of the Landscaping NC II program and learned about more greening practices used by the school.
The benchmarking activity has been an invaluable experience for the Green TVET team, and they are excited to incorporate the knowledge gained at the school into their training programs, especially in promoting sustainable landscaping practices.
This benchmarking activity is part of TESDA’s broader effort to integrate green skills into vocational education, empowering communities with the tools to embrace sustainable practices in their workplaces and everyday lives.
The RTC-KPVTC team looks forward to future collaborations with Colegio de OSTACI, Inc., especially with talks about the future Training of Trainers (ToT) Landscaping NC II program to further advance green vocational education across the region.
