TACLOBAN CITY – Tingog party-list has been conferred the 2025 National Kabalikat Award under the Legislative Category, one of the highest honors granted by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to outstanding partners in technical-vocational education and training.
The award was presented during the Kabalikat Awards and Search for Idols ng TESDA Awarding Ceremony on November 24, 2025, at the Philippine Trade Training Center in Pasay City.
Receiving the recognition on behalf of Tingog was Rep. Jude Acidre, who was joined by Assistant Regional Director and TESDA Leyte Provincial Director Engr. Enrico Banario—representing Regional Director Dan Navarro—and Gabrielle Eriza Canales, TESDA Region VIII’s Regional Kabalikat focal.
The legislative award underscores the strong partnership between TINGOG and TESDA, particularly in expanding access to technical-vocational education and supporting workforce development initiatives nationwide.
As part of the ceremony, Rep. Acidre was also presented a Special Award in appreciation of his sustained support for TESDA’s programs and advocacies.
In his message, Acidre expressed gratitude for the recognition and pledged that TINGOG will continue championing skills development and livelihood opportunities, especially for workers and learners in Eastern Visayas.
The Kabalikat Awards is TESDA’s highest institutional commendation for organizations and leaders that have exhibited exemplary dedication to the advancement of technical-vocational training in the Philippines.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA/LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
