By William C. Agomana
RO EPS-EPP/TLE/TVL/JDVP/RFS
Iligan City — Iligan City National High School (ICNHS) hosted the 2025 TECHVOC Day on October 2, 2025, spotlighting Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) skills, innovation, and industry readiness across Region X.
Supported by the Schools Division Office of Iligan City under the leadership of Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Jonathan S. Dela Peña, the one-day event brought together 12 schools offering TVL specializations, including Rural Farm School implementers.
The activity featured exhibitions, competitions, and collaborative demonstrations that highlighted learners’ technical competencies and creativity.
Students showcased hands-on demonstrations in various fields such as cookery, bread and pastry production, electrical installation, computer systems servicing, beauty care, agriculture, and entrepreneurship.
The Rural Farm School of Digkilaan National High School also presented its Bamboo Production Technology products.
Booth exhibits, skills contests, and product presentations transformed the ICNHS campus into a dynamic learning space that connected classroom instruction with practical applications.
The event was attended by divisional and school officials, industry partners, and community representatives, who emphasized the role of technical-vocational education in enhancing employability and supporting economic development.
Assistant Regional Director Dr. Federico P. Martin, CESO V, delivered a message underscoring the importance of shaping a skilled and purpose-driven generation through TVL education.
“Every skill nurtured today is an investment in the workforce of tomorrow,” he added.
For teachers, the event provided opportunities for professional development and collaboration, allowing them to exchange best practices and instructional strategies aligned with industry standards. It also fostered inter-school mentorship and strengthened networks among educators.
Learners benefited from the platform to demonstrate mastery and creativity in authentic learning environments. Many expressed pride in representing their schools and gaining recognition for their efforts.
The local community engaged with the event through exhibits of livelihood products, sustainable farming techniques, and entrepreneurial innovations, reinforcing the link between education and community development.
Industry partners viewed the event as an opportunity to identify emerging talents and future workforce potentials. The collaboration between schools and enterprises highlighted the importance of aligning education with labor market demands.
With the theme “Empowering Skills, Bridging Opportunities, and Building the Future Workforce,” the 2025 TECHVOC Day marked a milestone under the leadership of DepEd Region X Regional Director Dr. Arturo B. Bayocot, CESO III.
The event reaffirmed the Region’s commitment to strengthening the TVL curriculum and promoting industry readiness among learners.
The celebration concluded with a shared recognition of the role of technical-vocational education in fostering empowerment, productivity, and inclusive growth.
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