Manila, Feb. 28 -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) signed on Friday the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 12063 or the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act.

The IRR, signed at TESDA central office in Taguig City, seeks to strengthen the country's workforce through enhanced skills training, improved employability while bridging the gap between education and industry.

"The EBET Framework Act is a landmark, transformative law that allows us to keep pace with the evolving job market here and abroad," TESDA Director General Jose Francisco Benitez said.

"This IRR, crafted by TESDA and stakeholders in a judicious p...