The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) conducted a site inspection at the TESDA XI Regional Training Center – Korea Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC), Davao, on February 25, 2025, as part of the agency’s post-management assistance for the Phase II Building Expansion and Renovation Project.
The team assessed the ongoing construction and renovation efforts while verifying the equipment procured for the project. Leading the inspection were KOICA officials, including Program Manager Ms. MIN Soyeong, Assistant Program Manager Ms. Andrea Conopio, Program Officer Ms. YANG Eun Hye, and Construction Manager Mr. YI Soonyil. They were welcomed by TESDA XI Regional Director Ramon Evan T. Ruiz, RTC-KPVTC Center Administrator Engr. Constantino B. Panes Jr., and members of the Special Projects Committee (SPC) and Technical Working Group (TWG).
During the visit, KOICA officials emphasized that any remaining project funds after construction should be allocated for purchasing additional equipment to enhance training facilities. Silver Road Construction, the project’s contractor, assured KOICA that the construction would be completed by March 31, 2025, in time for the scheduled Turnover Ceremony on April 4, 2025, which will be attended by TESDA Director General and KOICA Country Director Mr. JUNG Young Sun.
Discussions centered on the expansion’s progress, material quality, construction standards, and the impact of improvements on training facilities. The visit featured a site walkthrough and an open forum to address concerns and recommendations.
RTC-KPVTC, Davao continues its collaboration with KOICA to advance technical vocational education and training (TVET) in the region, ensuring modern facilities for skills development among Filipino students.
