English: In his interpellation on the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority's (TESDA) proposed 2025 budget, Gatchalian raised that the assessment for NCs remained non-mandatory for SHS-TVL learners though it is funded under the 2024 national budget.
Filipino: Sa kanyang interpellation sa panukalang pondo ng Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), pinuna ni Gatchalian na hindi pa rin mandatory sa mga mag-aaral ng SHS-TVL ang assessment para sa mga NCs bagama't pinondohan ito sa ilalim ng 2024 national budget.