DEBESMSCAT Launches Strategic Training on ETEEAP and Micro-Credentials to Strengthen Lifelong Learning

MANDAON, MASBATE — Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa, Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology (DEBESMSCAT) has officially kicked off a three-day intensive training titled “Institutionalizing Lifelong Learning: A Strategic Training on ETEEAP and Micro-Credentials,” running from October 13 to 15, 2026, at the College Function Hall.

This significant initiative is spearheaded by the Lifelong Learning Office under Director, Dr. Nedie B. Sevilla.

The training is anchored on key national policy directives, including Republic Act No. 7722 (Higher Education Act of 1994), Republic Act No. 12124 (Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program Act), and CHED Memorandum Order No. 1, Series of 2025 (Guidelines for Micro-Credential Development, Approval, and Recognition in Higher Education).

Designed to run daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the workshop aims to enhance institutional capacity across colleges and satellite campuses. Key objectives focus on mastering ETEEAP execution, micro-credential structuring, and modern andragogical practices to foster flexible, inclusive, and learner-centered education.

This strategic workshop highlights DEBESMSCAT’s ongoing commitment to broadening access to quality, flexible higher education and recognizing non-formal academic learning pathways.