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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs Republic Act No. 12063 or the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act in a ceremony at the Malacañan Palace on November 7, 2024.  Marianne Bermudez, PPA pool

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Pia Gutierrez

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<div><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday signed into law a priority measure which is seen to strengthen the Philippine labor force and address the persistent issue of job mismatches.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Republic Act 12063 or the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act seeks to provide Filipino workers with “accessible and relevant skills training, bridging the capabilities of individuals with the demands of industry,” making them become more highly skilled and globally-competitive. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">“In signing the EBET Framework Act into law, we lay a stronger foundation for a workforce that is agile, skilled, and ready to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving world,” Marcos said during the ceremonial signing in Malacanang. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">“By establishing a framework on career advancement and industry-relevant skills, this law directly addresses the issues on the lack of formal training and skill mismatches, ensuring that every Filipino can contribute and benefit from our nation’s growth.”</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/business/09/20/23/it-bpm-sector-facing-job-skills-mismatch-industry-leader">IT-BPM sector facing job skills mismatch: industry leader</a></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Under the law, the government will harness private-sector partnerships to align training programs with real-world industry needs and ensure that Filipino workers are properly equipped with the right skills to meet the demands of the industry.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">“To further support this alignment, the EBET Framework Act harmonizes various approaches—apprenticeship, leadership, and the dual training system—under one cohesive structure. Designed with inclusivity in mind, this serves as a broad range of skills and professional levels,” Marcos said.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Marcos said the General EBET Programs would target foundational and mid-level skills, “providing participants with practical training that prepares them for immediate employment.” </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Meanwhile, Apprenticeship Programs will offer specialized training to build higher-level competencies for those seeking further advancement.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">“Our collaboration with industry boards, technical-vocational institutions, and government agencies should ensure that these competency standards remain relevant and consistently updated, preparing trainees for future roles in sectors experiencing rapid technological advancement,” the President said.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/8/9/-enhanced-work-immersion-eyed-for-senior-high-students-1357">&#x27;Enhanced&#x27; work immersion eyed for senior high students</a></span></div><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday signed into law a priority measure which is seen to strengthen the Philippine labor force and address the persistent issue of job mismatches.</p>

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday signed into law a priority measure which is seen to strengthen the Philippine labor force and address the persistent issue of job mismatches.

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Published November 07, 2024 12:05 PM PHT

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