English: Gatchalian made this call as he received the Special Kabalikat Award from the agency, recognizing his advocacy and support for the development of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the country. It can be recalled that Gatchalian proposed funding and implementing TESDA's Free National Certification Assessment Program under the 2024 national budget.
Filipino: Ito ang naging pahayag ni Gatchalian matapos niyang matanggap mula sa ahensya ang Special Kabalikat Award bilang pagkilala sa kanyang adbokasiya na patatagin ang Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sa bansa. Matatandang ipinanukala ni Gatchalian ang pagpondo at pagpapatupad sa Free National Certification Assessment Program ng TESDA sa ilalim ng 2024 national budget.