Joie Dagohoy

Amid the challenges brought by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck Davao Oriental on the morning of January 7, 2026, the dedication to public service remained steadfast as personnel of the Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao personnel successfully carried out the release of the Training Support Fund (TSF) for STEP …

RTC-KPVTC Davao Facilitates STEP Training Support Fund Release for Mati Scholars Read More »

The momentum for the Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao as they conducted the Training Induction Program (TIP) for the second phase for set of Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) scholarships continues, taking place on November 28, 2025 at Provincial Training Center (PTC) – Davao Oriental, Brgy. Dahican, Mati City. …

TIP conducted at Mati City for 2nd Phase of STEP Implementation of RTC-KPVTC Davao Read More »

A total of 582 TESDA scholars from various diploma and technical-vocational programs received their Training Support Fund (TSF) allowances during a scheduled distribution held on November 14, 2025, at the Pagkakaisa Room of the Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao. The release covered the first tranche TSF of the multiple batches …

TESDA Davao City Distributes Training Support Fund to 582 Scholars of RTC-KPVTC Davao Read More »

The Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao conducted the profiling activity for the 3rd and 4th Batches of Cookery NC II, 3rd Batch of Bread and Pastry Production (BPP) NC II, and 2nd Batch of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC I on October 20–21, 2025, at the TESDA Provincial Office …

RTC-KPVTC Davao Conducts Profiling for New STEP Scholarship Batches in Davao Oriental Read More »

The Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao officially welcomed 25 new entrants of the Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Technology (DHRT) program during the Training Induction Program (TIP) held at the Center’s Seminar Room on October 15, 2025, from morning until afternoon. The activity served as an orientation for the new …

RTC-KPVTC Davao Welcomes 25 New DHRT Trainees through Training Induction Program Read More »

The Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao conducted a Training Induction Program (TIP) for 504 Sequential Diploma trainees on September 23, 2025, at the institution’s Multipurpose Hall in Brgy. Tibungco, Davao City. The participants included students from the 2nd Year 1st Semester, 3rd Year 1st Semester, and 3rd Year 2nd Semester …

RTC-KPVTC Davao Holds Training Induction Program for 504 Diploma Trainees Read More »

Seventy-four (74) trainees of the Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao received their Training Support Fund (TSF) allowance on August 27, 2025. The release of the TSF was facilitated by the TESDA Davao City District Office (DCDO), headed by District Director Novielita A. Dispo, in coordination with RTC-KPVTC Davao through its …

54 scholars receive Training Support Fund Read More »

The Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao officially launched the Training Induction Program (TIP) for scholarship beneficiaries of the Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) on August 19, 2025 (Tuesday), in Mati City, Davao Oriental. The TIP marked the start of five training batches, covering priority technical qualifications aimed at expanding …

RTC KorPhil Davao Holds Training Induction Program for STEP Scholars in Mati City Read More »

In a concerted effort to bring livelihood and skills development programs closer to the grassroots, the Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao conducted a profiling activity for Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) scholars on July 31 to August 1, 2025, in Mati City, Davao Oriental. The activity aimed to identify …

STEP Forward: Profiling Former Rebels and Aspiring Trainees in Mati City Read More »

A total of 24 scholars under the Tulong Trabaho Scholarship Program (TTSP) officially began their training journey in Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM) NC II during the Training Induction Program (TIP) on July 25, 2025, online via Zoom. The orientation was led by Mr. Joie Vincent R. Dagohoy, the Scholarship Focal of RTC-KPVTC Davao, and …

24 TTSP scholars oriented in Training Induction Program for EIM NC II Read More »

Seventy-nine (79) diploma trainees of the Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao received the third tranche of their Training Support Fund (TSF) on July 11, 2025, at RTC-KPVTC Davao under the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (UAQTEA) scholarship. The release of the TSF was facilitated by the TESDA Davao …

79 Diploma Trainees of RTC-KPVTC, Davao Receive Third Tranche of Training Support Fund Read More »

The Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao successfully held the distribution of starter toolkits for sixty-two (62) scholar graduates under the Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) on July 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM in its Multipurpose Hall, in Brgy. Tibungco, Davao City. The toolkits were awarded to graduates of the …

62 STEP Scholars Receive Starter Toolkits from RTC-KPVTC, Davao Read More »

On June 5, 2025, 22 second-year trainees from the Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (DCET) program of the Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC‑KPVTC) Davao stepped outside the classroom for a richly immersive field trip. Under the supervision of their trainer, Mr. Joie Vincent R. Dagohoy, and museum guide Ms. Jazzle Jane B. Dumadapat, …

A Day at the National Museum for DCET Trainees Read More »

A total of 605 trainees from the Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao recently received the second tranche of their Training Support Fund (TSF) on May 26, 2025, providing vital financial assistance to support their technical-vocational education. The TSF distribution was led by Ms. Yvonne Louise O. Micabalo, Finance Officer of …

605 Trainees of RTC-KPVTC Davao Receive 2nd Tranche of Training Support Fund Read More »

In the second week of April 2025, the Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao launched two scholarship training programs: Rice Machinery Operations (RMO) NC II and Food and Beverage Services (FBS) NC III. A total of 35 scholars have been officially enrolled in these programs under the Technical Education and Skills …

RTC-KPVTC Davao Launches Two New Scholarship Training Programs in April 2025 Read More »

Davao City, March 31, 2025 – A total of 558 trainees at the Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao received financial assistance under the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (UAQTEA), a government program aimed at making vocational and technical education more accessible to Filipinos. The trainees were awarded checks …

558 TESDA Trainees in Davao Receive First Tranche of Financial Assistance Read More »

The Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao, located in Buhisan, Brgy. Tibungco, Davao City, has successfully deployed 204 trainees for the Supervised Industry Learning (SIL) program in 2024. The SIL program, commonly known as On-the-Job Training (OJT), is a key requirement under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) curriculum, …

204 trainees deployed for SIL 2024 Read More »

With the issuance of TESDA Order 920 series of 2024, the Industry TVET Board (ITB) and Enterprise-Based Training (EBT) Refresh: A Zonal Handholding Activity, and the Zonal Batch for Mindanao is conducted on December 12-13, 2024 at New Dawn Hotel, in Cagayan de Oro City. The delegates from TESDA Region XI are headed by the …

RTC-KPVTC Davao enjoins TESDA XI during the ITB & EBT Refresh Zonal Handholding Activity Read More »

On December 6, 2024, the officers of the Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao visited one of its new industry partners, Ana’s Breeders Farms, Inc. (ABFI), in Brgy. Binugao, Toril, Davao City, for talks of partnership, especially regarding Supervised Industry Learning (SIL) and Regional Program for Industry Immersion of Trainers (RPIIT). …

RTC-KorPhil visits Ana’s Breeders Farms, Inc. for Partnership Talks Read More »

With the arrival of the Tulong Trabaho Scholarship Program (TTSP) for the Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao, the institution conducted its Training Induction Program (TIP) for two batches of Events Management Services (EMS) NC III under TTSP. The first batch started its training last October 30, 2024, comprising of sixteen …

RTC-KPVTC Davao conducts TIP for 2 batches of Events Management Services NC III Read More »

On October 28, 2024, the Regional Director of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Region XI, Mr. Ashary A. Banto, visited the future “Smart Classroom” of the Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao, in Buhisan, Tibungco, Davao City. “Smart Classrooms” are equipped with technological resources, such as interactive whiteboards, projectors, …

RD Banto visits the future Smart Classroom of RTC-KPVTC Davao Read More »

Monde Nissin Corporation, the company known for its “Tatak-Pinoy” products such as Lucky Me Pancit Canton and Sky Flakes, has conducted an on-site recruitment or “Job Fair” in the Seminar Room of Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao today, October 1, 2024. The diploma batch 2020 of RTC-KPVTC Davao is scheduled …

Monde Nissin conducts Job Fair at RTC-KorPhil Davao Read More »

Trainees of Dressmaking NC II under the Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao have received their starter toolkits on September 30, 2024, during the program held by PBA Partylist in USEP-Obrero, Davao City. Twenty (20) trainees …

RTC-KPVTC Davao releases toolkits for Dressmaking NC II trainees Read More »

New semester, new opportunities to learn! Earlier today, August 12, 2024, the Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao opens its doors for the returning diploma trainees for their new semester this August to December, 2024. These trainees are the current 2nd Year 1st Semester and 2nd Year 2nd Semester under the …

RTC-KorPhil Davao welcomes back diploma trainees for a brand-new semester Read More »

Air Prosystems, Inc. has now opened its newly-constructed Dual Training System (DTS) training center, on June 26, 2024, in RBDB & Sons Building, Bacaca Road, Davao City. They are the very first and only partner industry implementer of the DTS program, and was also a long-time partner in the implementation of the Supervised Industry Learning …

Air Prosystems, Inc. inaugurates opening of DTS Training Center Read More »

The Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao initiated five (5) Training Induction Programs (TIPs) for various scholarship trainings commencing in February 2024. These programs include Mechatronics Servicing NC II, Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II, Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC I & II, and Barista NC II, all falling under the …

RTC-KPVTC Kickstarts Five Scholarship Trainings with Training Induction Programs (TIPs) Read More »

“You’re hired!” That is one of the most anticipated lines any fresh graduate would love to hear once they apply for their first jobs – and to make that possible, the Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao conducted a mini-Job Fair on February 20, 2024, in its Multipurpose Hall in Buhisan, …

RTC-KPVTC Davao Hosts Successful Job Fair with Monde Nissin Corporation and Jewm Eggs Read More »

The Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao conducted the Training Induction Program (TIP) for Cookery NC II training on November 17, 2023, at the Barangay Hall of Brgy. 74-A Matina Crossing, Davao City. This activity caters the trainees under the Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) scholarship, which is sponsored by …

RTC-KPVTC conducts Training Induction Program (TIP) for Cookery NC II Read More »

“[clap clap clap .. stomp stomp stomp] TESDA!” This was what the participants of the Training Program on 21st Century Skills shouted during their four-day training conducted by TESDA XI on November 14-17, 2023, at the University of Immaculate Concepcion (UIC) at Fr. Selga St., Davao City. Thirty-nine (39) participants coming from different TESDA-accredited institutions …

TESDA XI holds Training Program on 21st Century Skills Read More »

After series of initial talks and arrangements, TESDA XI and Air Prosystems, Inc. have officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Dual Training System (DTS) on October 27, 2023, at RBDB & Sons Bldg., Dizon Road, Bacaca, Davao City. It is the first DTS program to be signed not only by RTC-KPVTC Davao, …

TESDA XI signs Dual Training System MOA with Air Prosystems, Inc. Read More »

August 25, 2023 – Trainees and graduates of RTC-KorPhil Davao participated in the National Tech-Voc Day 2023, at the Davao City Recreation Center (formerly Almendras Gym) in Davao City. This activity is also known as the World Cafe of Opportunities (WCO), a job fair provided by TESDA in its 29th Anniversary to give career opportunities …

RTC-KorPhil participates as TESDA celebrates World Cafe of Opportunity (WCO) 2023 Read More »

The Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao kicked off its Training Induction Program (TIP) for Carpentry NC II in Sitio Ladian, Marilog District, Davao City. This program, organized under the Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP), aims to provide beneficiaries from the community, mainly consisting of Obu Manuvu residents, and soldiers …

RTC-KorPhil conducts Training Induction Program (TIP) for Carpentry NC II at Sitio Ladian, Marilog, Davao City Read More »

The Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao recently conducted livelihood trainings for the 2nd Kulturavan held at Brgy. Waan, Davao City last February 24-25, 2023. Ms. Juvilyn Mahilum and Ms. Millicent Concepcion trained a total of 44 trainees in Hot Meals Production and Bread Making, respectively. This collaborative initiative with TESDA …

RTC-KorPhil Davao Conducts Livelihood Trainings for 2nd Kulturavan at Brgy. Waan, Davao City Read More »

Panadero Bakeshop, one of the most successful bakeshop chains in the country, visited RTC-KorPhil Davao on February 7, 2023, for partnership talks regarding training, internship, and employment of TESDA graduates. The company’s General Manager, Mr. Lucky Javellana, and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Jett Lu, personally went to offer their interest in establishing linkages with the …

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The Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) in Davao City welcomed the delegates from TESDA Region XII and their Industry Partner, Renn and Rell Fishing Corporation (RRFC), at the Mezzanine of RTC-KPVTC Davao last August 10, 2022. The delegates, headed by TESDA XII Regional Director Rafael Y. Abrogar, and RRFC President/CEO Mrs. …

TESDA Region XII, Industry Partner visit RTC-KPVTC Davao for Benchmarking Read More »

The Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) in Davao City welcomed the delegates from TESDA Region IVB (MIMAROPA) at the Mezzanine of RTC-KPVTC Davao last August 2, 2022. The delegates, headed by their OIC-Regional Director Rosalina Reyes, arrived in the training center to conduct a benchmarking visit for the long-term programs offered …

TESDA MIMAROPA (Region 4B) visits RTC-KPVTC Davao for Benchmarking Read More »

The Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) in Davao City held a welcoming program for the delegates from Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) at the Mini-theatre of RTC-KPVTC Davao last June 6, 2022. The delegates arrived in the training center to undergo different trainings that will enhance their faculty’s technical skills …

RTC-Korphil welcomes the Trainer Delegates from Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) Read More »

On the afternoon of May 25, 2022, the heads of TESDA XI Regional Training Center – Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC) Davao went to Samson Polytechnic College of Davao in Magsaysay Avenue Corner Chavez St., Davao City, to participate in the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the two institutions for the credit …

MOA Signing with Samson Polytechnic College of Davao Read More »