President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed the Executive Order No. 358 in September 15, 2004 which mandates TESDA and CHED to develop and implement a unified national qualifications framework that establishes equivalency pathways and access ramps for easier transition and progression between TVET and higher education. The framework shall include the following mechanisms:
- National System of Credit Transfer
- Post TVET Bridging Programs
- System of Enhanced Equivalency
- Adoption of Ladderized Curricula/Program
- Modularized Program Approach
- Comptency-based Programs
- Network of Dual Sector Colleges and Universities
- Accreditation/Recognition of Prior Learning
- List of TVIs under EO 358
For more information, please contact the Public Information Office for LEP at 8174076 loc. 532
