On September 3, 2025, twelve (12) trainees from the Diploma in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Technology (DABET) program of the Regional Training Center – Korea Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC), Davao successfully completed their Supervised Industry Learning (SIL) at Villar Foundation Farm School (VFFS), Davao.
Representing the RTC-KPVTC, Davao during the event were DABET trainers Engr. Ailyn R. Tejero, Engr. John Rome L. Balbanida, and Ms. Mary Grace P. Arellano, who also stood on behalf of the Center Administrator, Engr. Constantino B. Panes, Jr., Ed.D., and DABET Head Trainer, Engr. Lougino A. Miguel. From VFFS, Davao Farm Coordinator Engr. April Jane Batara and Ms. Liezel Copin graced the occasion, showing their support for the meaningful collaboration with TESDA.
The simple yet engaging program included the sharing of experiences from the SIL trainees, showcasing of their activities at the farm, and intermission numbers prepared by the students. Inspiring messages were also delivered by Engr. Batara, Ms. Copin, and Engr. Tejero, all of whom commended the trainees for their perseverance. They also highlighted the importance of cultivating the right attitude in the workplace, stressing that technical skills must go hand-in-hand with discipline, professionalism, and a positive mindset to achieve success.
The activity symbolized not only the successful completion of the SIL program but also the strengthening of institutional partnerships between TESDA RTC-KPVTC, Davao and VFFS, Davao working hand-in-hand to build future-ready agricultural and biosystems technicians and specialists in the future.
The Supervised Industry Learning (SIL) program is a mandatory component of all Diploma programs under the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) Level 5, as mandated by TESDA Circular No. 018, Series of 2023: Omnibus Guidelines on SIL. This circular directs that Diploma trainees must undergo structured industry deployment with partner enterprises to bridge classroom-based learning and real-world practice. SIL ensures that trainees acquire relevant industry exposure, practical experience, and competency-based application of their skills in line with TESDA’s goal of producing job-ready graduates.