English: In his interpellation on the proposed budget of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Gatchalian highlighted that 11,414 out of 68,080 CDWs nationwide hold only a high school diploma. To address this, Gatchalian proposed the allocation of P79 million to cover tuition and other school fees, stipend, book allowance, and certification and assessment fees for a National Certificate (NC) III course in early childhood education. This funding will enable 2,854 of these CDWs to gain the necessary upskilling and reskilling opportunities.
Filipino: Sa kanyang interpellation sa panukalang pondo ng Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), binigyang diin ni Gatchalian na high school lamang ang natapos ng 11,414 sa 68,080 CDWs sa bansa. Upang tugunan ito, isinusulong ni Gatchalian ang P79 milyong pondo para sa tuition at iba pang school fees, tulong pinansyal, book allowance, certification at assessment para sa isang National Certificate (NC) III course sa early childhood education. Sasaklawin ng naturang pondo ang upskilling at reskilling ng 2,854 CDWs.