English: Gatchalian's call followed the anticipated release of the joint guidelines for free assessment and certification for senior high school students. Under the 2024 national budget, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) are mandated to implement the program to benefit 420,900 TVL graduates.
Filipino: Kasunod ng panawagan ni Gatchalian ang paglalabas ng joint guidelines para sa libreng assessment at certification ng mga mag-aaral sa senior high school. Sa ilalim ng 2024 national budget, mandato sa Department of Education (DepEd) at sa Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) na ipatupad ang programa kung saan makikinabang ang 420,900 na mag-aaral sa ilalim ng TVL track.