PPAFI & TESDA Forge Partnership Through MOA Signing at TESDA Headquarters

Taguig City, Philippies -- May 21, 2026 -- A significant step toward strenghening technical-vocational education and community based agricultural development was marked with the formal signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and Pampamilyang Paaralang Agrikultura Foundation Inc. during a ceremonial event held at the TESDA Central Office in Taguig City.

The Agreement was formally signed by Francisco Benitez, Director General and Secretary of TESDA and Leopoldo S Titular, Chairman of PPAFI.

The partnership signifies a shared commitment to advancing accessible, industry responsive and community centered technical and vocational education programs, particularly in the fields of agriculture, agritech innovation and rural enterprise development. Through the agreement, TESDA and PPAFI aim to collaborate on capability-building initiatives,

skills-training programs and livelihood opportunities designed to empower young Filipino learners, farmers and the rural communities.

In his message during the ceremony, Secretary Benitez emphasized the importance of partnerships between Government and civil society organizations in expanding opportunities for skills development and inclusive growth. He noted that collaborations such as this help bring relevant training programs closer to underserved communities while supporting national workforce development goals.

Chairman Titular expressed gratitude to TESDA for its trust and support, highlighting that the agreement aligns closely with PPAFI’s mission of promoting sustainable agricultural education and community transformation through technical-vocational excellence. He added that the partnership will further strengthen initiatives that prepare individuals and families for productive and dignified livelihood.

Witnessing from PPAFI, Dagatan and Balete Family Farm Schools were Mr. Reynaldo C. Dela Cruz Jr- President of PPAFI, Mr. Antonio L. Tañada, Mr. Vince Abejo, Ms. Desiree O. Canoy, Ms. Judith O. Pantangco, Ms. Josefina N. Pineda and Ms. Olga C. Luna

The MOA signing represents another milestone in fostering stronger collaboration between the public and non profit sectors in support of inclusive and sustainable development in the Philippines.