Sharing the journeys of the

ASEAN MRA-TP implementation

The First Best Practice Seminar of

ASEAN MRA-TP

Bandung, Indonesia

October 17-18, 2019

THE PHILIPPINE EDUCATION SYSTEM

Various tracks

ASEAN MRA on Tourism Professionals Awareness Seminar

Organization Philippine Representative

Functions

National Tourism

Organization

TourismProfessional Certification

Board

National Tourism

Professional Board

Department of

Tourism

TESDA

TIBFI

in charge of the tourism sector of ASEAN Member States

agency authorized by the government of each ASEAN Member State primarily responsible for the assessment and certification of tourism professionals

Board for Tourism Professionals composed of representatives from the public and private sectors including the academia and other relevant tourism stakeholders as identified by the ASEAN NTOs.

Government

industry

education

Relationship convergence

C O N V E R G E N C Eamong the following agencies:

Deparment of Tourism

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

Commission on Higher Education

Tourism Industry Board Foundation Inc

Department of Education

TRAINING REGULATIONSis the package of:

competency standards;

training standards;

Competency-based

curriculum;

Session Plans;

assessment and certification

arrangements

for a promulgated qualification.

CMO 62, s. 2017• 73 page document

• 8 Articles, 29 sections

• 8 Appendices• PQF• Job Titles for Graduates in Tourism and

Hospitality• Sample Program Outcomes• Sample Curriculum Map• Course Description• Professional Faculty Equivalency Table• Faculty and Administration Qualifications

Matrix• Minimum Facilities, Equipment and

Appliances for the BSTM and BSHM programs

ACTIONS TOASEAN MRA TP

Awareness

Seminars

20 LOCATIONS

1,626 PARTICIPANTS

PHILIPPINE

ASSESSMENT

AND

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM

under the

ASEAN MRA-TP

2 LOCATIONSManila (Jan 2016)

Iloilo (September 2017)

17 CERTIFIED

CANDIDATES

ASEAN TOOLBOX IMMERSION WORKSHOP

FOR TOURISM EDUCATORS AND TRAINERS

28 IMMERSION

WORKSHOPS

973 Participants(Teachers, Instructors, Deans, TVL

Coordinators and District

Supervisors) from Junior and Senior

High School, HEIs and TVET

capacitated

TESDA as TPCB

• Helped develop Curriculum Guides

• Conducted Teacher training for SHS

• Aligned TR with CATC using the ACCSTP

• Camp ASSESS

ASEAN MRA-TP

IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW26-28 February 2018, Metro Manila

Series of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), consultations and ocular inspections

conducted by the ASEAN Secretariat and the IOPD-Parc Australasia Team with the

Philippine ASEAN Masters, NTPB and TPCB representatives and other relevant tourism

stakeholders for review of ASEAN MRA-TP Implementation in the Philippines.

TIBFI AS NTPB

DOT, TESDA AND TIBFI

TWG MEETINGSGENERAL MEMBERSHIP

AND BOARD MEETINGS

INDUCTION AND OATH-TAKING

OF 2019-2022 TIBFI OFFICIALS

August 8, 2019Department of Tourism

Makati City

NEXT STEPS: PHILIPPINES

ASEAN Toolbox

Immersion

Workshops in the

other regions for

Junior and Senior

High School

educators and

HEIs and TVET

instructors

Implementing Guidelines for On-The-Job Training and Teacher Immersion Program

Review and

Updating of

CATC and the

ASEAN

Toolboxes in

partnership with

TIBFI as NTPB

CAMP ASSESS 3

The LPU journey..

ASEAN MRA-TP implementation

19661966 2000 2008

Davao, 2019

LPU’s Tourism and Hospitality Education & Training

• Programs• Senior High School -

DepEd• Technical Vocational -

TESDA• Certificate• Diploma

• Higher Education -CHED• Associate• Bachelor• Master• PhD

• Enrollment • from 15,000 in 2016 to

a little below 8000 in 2018

• Quality Assurances• Mandated, voluntary• Institutional and

program• Local & International• Government & private

SHS PROGRAM

AIHM/AITTM

BSIHM / BSITTM

MIHM

PHD-IHM

SEAMLESS PROGRESSION FROM SHS TO PHD

ASEAN

TESDA

CHED

ACCREDITING

BODIES

INDUSTRY

LPUCURRICULA

Curricula • Highly regulated in the Philippines

• Need a permit to offer a program

• Minimum Standards• DepEd – Curriculum Guides

• TESDA – Training Regulations

• CHED – Policies, Standards and Guidelines

• Design of LPU Curricula• Industry Advisory Board Consultation

• Graduate Tracer Study

• Relevant government agencies – DOT, DOLE

• Local and International Partners

Curriculum integration of CATC & international Certifications

TESDA Accredited Assessment Center

Result of Competency AssessmentA.Y. 2018-2019

Qualification Percentage of Competent

Food and Beverage Services NC III 94.71%

Bread & Pastry Production NCII 98.33%

Cookery NC II 97.40%

Events Management Services NC III 95.78%

Food & Beverage Services NCII 98.38%

Front Office Services NC II 94.67%

Housekeeping NC II 99.17%

Housekeeping NC III 100%

Tour Guiding Services NC II 100%

Tourism Promotion NC II 96.51%

Travel Services NC II 100%

Average Passing percentage 97.72%

Students are updated and proficient with the latest technology in Tourism and Hospitality industry

International Certifications

, Cavite Olive Residences

Teaching and learning Facilities at par with the Industry

Faculty Members are Certified Trainers and Assessors

LPU ASEAN & National Master Trainers

And Master Assessors Training

LABOUR

DIVISION

ASEAN

MASTERS

NATIONAL

MASTERS

HOUSEKEEPING2 pax

November 2012

5March 17-21, 2014

July 11-16, 2014

FOOD

PRODUCTION1 pax

October 2014

6 paxOctober 11-16, 2015

FRONT OFFICE2 pax

November 2014

4 paxJuly 13-18, 2015

FOOD &

BEVERAGE4 pax

December 2014

6 paxMay 11-16,2015

TRAVEL

AGENCIES- 1 pax

TOUR

OPERATIONS- -

TOTAL 9 pax 22 pax

LPU’s support to NTO, TPCB, & NTBP

Strengthening ASEAN MRA on TP Aligning the curricula with CATC ,TESDA Training

Regulations, and other international standards

Seamless progression from SHS to post graduate degree

Embedding of assessment and certification into the program – local, international

Providing the students with teaching and learning facilities at par with that of the industry

Student Immersion program – 500 hours to 1000 hours

Strengthening ASEAN MRA on TP Faculty immersion in industry and continuous faculty

development and leadership roles to professional organization

Participation in various skills competitions – local and international

Attendance in various conferences

Participation/membership in various organizations

Continues collaboration with DOT, TESDA, TIBFI and the industry

Making a difference

Ready

ASEAN & Globally aware

Trained

Productive

T

P

MR

AWith ASEAN MRA-TP

at your service….

Rhea Corina B. Mejiarbmejia@lpubatangas.edu.phrheacorinamejia@yahoo.com

Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas

Dean, Center for Technical EducationASEAN Master Trainer in Food and Beverage DivisionTESDA, Technical Expert and Review panelistCOHREP IV, Vice-President http://www.cohrep.netACAB, Vice –PresidentBTCAL, Secretary

www.lpu.edu.ph