To strengthen the delivery of early childhood care and development (ECCD) programs and services across the country, Senator Win Gatchalian emphasized the urgent need to equip Child Development Workers (CDWs) with high-quality training and upskilling opportunities.
Gatchalian made this call following the ceremonial graduation of CDWs and the launching of ECCD E-learning courses by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in Naga. Gatchalian is the sponsor of the Early Childhood Care and Development System Act (Republic Act No. 12199).
“Mahalaga ang papel ng ating mga Child Development Workers, lalo na’t sila ang nagbibigay kalinga at nagpapatatag ng pundasyon ng mga batang wala pang limang taong gulang,” said Gatchalian.
The ECCD law, which seeks to achieve universal access for children below five years old, also provides for the national competency assessment of CDWs, certification, reskilling, and upskilling of incumbent CDWs, and scholarships for their continuing education.
Gatchalian also pointed out that the 2026 national budget allocates P226.9 million for a scholarship program for incumbent CDWs. The amount is allocated under the TESDA’s Quality Technical Education and Skills Development Programs.
Dekalidad na Pagsasanay para sa Child Development Workers Isinusulong ni Gatchalian
Upang patatagin ang paghahatid ng mga programa at serbisyo para sa early childhood care and development (ECCD) sa buong bansa, binigyang diin ni Senador Win Gatchalian ang agarang pangangailangan para sa dekalidad na pagsasanay at mga programa sa upskilling para sa mga Child Development Workers (CDWs).
Sinundan ng pahayag ni Gatchalian ang ceremonial graduation para sa mga CDWs at paglulunsad ng ECCD e-learning courses ng Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) sa Naga. Si Gatchalian ang sponsor ng Early Childhood Care and Development System Act (Republic Act No. 12199).
“Mahalaga ang papel ng ating mga Child Development Workers, lalo na’t sila ang nagbibigay kalinga at nagpapatatag ng pundasyon ng mga batang wala pang limang taong gulang,” ani Gatchalian.
Layunin ng batas sa ECCD na makamit ang universal access para sa mga batang wala pang limang taong gulang. Mandato rin ng batas ang pagkakaroon ng national competency assessment ng mga CDW, certification, reskilling at upskilling ng kasalukuyang CDWs, at scholarships para sa kanilang patuloy na edukasyon.
Binigyang diin din ni Gatchalian na sa ilalim ng 2026 national budget, may nakalaang P226.9 milyon para sa scholarship program ng kasalukuyang mga CDW. Ang naturang pondo ay bahagi ng Quality Technical Education and Skills Development Programs ng TESDA.
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Photo by Mark Cayabyab / OS WIN GATCHALIAN
