Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre is pushing an aggressive education reform agenda this year, leveraging his post as Chairman of the House Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education (CHTE) to expand access, accelerate digital transformation, and tighten the link between schooling and employment.
With what he describes as “sufficient funding” secured for 2026, Acidre is rolling out a package of programs designed to widen scholarship coverage, modernize classrooms, upgrade teacher capability, and ensure graduates do not end up unemployed after finishing their studies.
“As Tingog Party-list congressman, we will continue our scholarship programs for our fellow Filipinos,” Acidre said, underscoring his commitment to sustained educational support.
But beyond scholarships, Acidre is setting a sharper tone: education must produce jobs.
Under his leadership, the CHTE is prioritizing reforms that align higher education and technical-vocational training with labor market demands. The goal, he stressed, is straightforward — assist students not only in finishing school, but in securing meaningful employment after graduation.
Access, Digital Shift, Teacher Efficiency
Acidre’s three-pronged focus centers on:
•Expanding Access to Education – Increasing scholarship slots and financial assistance, particularly for students from underserved communities.
•Digital Transformation – Strengthening digital infrastructure in higher and technical institutions to improve delivery, transparency, and administrative efficiency.
•Teacher Development and Efficiency – Enhancing faculty training and support systems to raise instructional standards.
He has repeatedly argued that without investing in educators and digital systems, reforms will stall.
“We must prioritize education as a national investment, not an afterthought,” Acidre said, framing education funding as a long-term economic strategy rather than mere social spending.
From Diploma to Deployment
Acidre is also pushing for tighter coordination between schools, training institutions, and industry partners to close the skills mismatch gap — a long-standing problem that leaves many graduates struggling to find work despite holding degrees or certificates.
Lawmakers allied with the committee say job placement mechanisms, industry-linked training, and employability tracking systems are being strengthened to ensure graduates transition smoothly into the workforce.
Observers note that the committee’s direction under Acidre signals a more assertive legislative posture — one that demands measurable outcomes from education programs.
Education as a National Priority
For Acidre, the message is clear: the country’s educational system must be treated as a frontline priority.
He has called on fellow lawmakers and education stakeholders to rally behind reforms that he says will determine the country’s long-term competitiveness.
“Education is the foundation of national progress,” he said. “If we get this right, we secure the future of our people.”
With funding in place and committee backing secured, Acidre’s challenge now shifts from policy articulation to implementation — and to proving that his reforms can translate into real opportunities for Filipino students nationwide.
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