Makati Business Club Congratulates
Negros Occidental Congressman Francisco Benitez on
Appointment as TESDA Director General

20 August 2024 – The Makati Business Club congratulates Congressman Francisco “Kiko” Bentinez on his appointment as Director General of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

As a member of the House of Representatives, Congressman Benitez has been a strong advocate for education and skills development. Congressman Benitez’s extensive experience in the education sector including his roles as the former president of the Philippine Women’s University and Commissioner at the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EdCom2), positions him well to steer TESDA in its mission to provide quality technical-vocational education and training (TVET).

Congressman Benitez has been a valuable partner of MBC in advancing sustainability initiatives through the Circular Economy Act and other legislation. While we regret his departure from this vital role, we are confident that his expertise will be instrumental in propelling forward the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development (AMDev) Program, a key MBC initiative supported by USAID and the Unilab Foundation.

In the recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. announced that advanced learning systems and technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) will be offered to all TVET Regional Centers. This significant step demonstrates the administration’s commitment to equipping the Filipino workforce with in-demand skills. We are optimistic that under Director General Benitez’s leadership, TESDA can successfully upskill the Filipino workforce and prepare them for high-value jobs.

MBC looks forward to working with TESDA and supporting Director General Benitez as he leads the agency in its mission to develop a world-class Filipino workforce.

ERRATUM (as of August 22, 10:55AM): from “Iloilo” to “Negros Occidental” Congressman