The School Based Program of TESDA continues to empower Filipinos through quality technical-vocational education across the country. In Region VIII – Eastern Visayas, TESDA’s reach spans the provinces of Leyte, Samar, Biliran, and Northern and Eastern Samar through 14 training institutions, including Regional and Provincial Training Centers as well as TESDA-administered schools. These centers play a vital role in skills training for inclusive growth in the Visayas.
Strengthening Skills Development in Eastern Visayas
TESDA Eastern Visayas boasts a strong network of training centers offering accessible education in agriculture, arts and trades, and industrial technologies. Whether located in cities like Tacloban or in remote towns, these centers are instrumental in uplifting lives and creating opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship.
Regional Training Center – Tacloban, Leyte
Administrator: Primo V. Regis, Jr.
Location: San Gerardo Subdivision, Brgy. Abucay, Tacloban City
Email:rtctacloban@tesda.gov.ph
Provincial Training Center – Biliran
Administrator: Julius Jay V. Flores
Location: Provincial Capitol Compound, Calumpang Naval, Biliran
Email:ptcbiliran@tesda.gov.ph
Provincial Training Center – Eastern Samar
Administrator: Israel A. Lo
Location: 2nd Floor, Borongan City Transport Terminal, Brgy. Campesao, Borongan City
Email:ptc.esamar@tesda.gov.ph
Provincial Training Center – Leyte
Administrator: Emmanuel M. Garcia
Location: Diversion Road, Brgy. Caglawan, Jaro, Leyte
Email:ptcleyte@tesda.gov.ph
Provincial Training Center – Catarman, Northern Samar
Administrator: Luisito F. Ombrog
Location: UEP Compound, Catarman, Northern Samar
Email:ptccatarman@tesda.gov.ph
Provincial Training Center – Samar
Administrator: Paulo T. Yanson
Location: SOS Village Compound, Brgy. Dagum, Calbayog City
Email:ptcsamar@tesda.gov.ph
Provincial Training Center – Southern Leyte
Administrator: Ryan C. Lacdao
Location: Maasin, Southern Leyte
Email:ptc.sleyte@tesda.gov.ph
Arteche National Agricultural School (ANAS)
Administrator: Renato T. Picaña
Location: Arteche, Eastern Samar
Email:anas@tesda.gov.ph
Balicuatro College of Arts & Trades (BCAT)
Administrator: Imelda D. Go
Location: Sabang Zone 2, Allen, Northern Samar
Email:tesda.bcat@tesda.gov.ph
Balangiga National Agricultural School (BNAS)
Administrator: Maria Nenalyn D. Abanador
Location: 6812 Balangiga, Eastern Samar
Email:bnas@tesda.gov.ph
Cabucgayan National School of Arts & Trades (CNSAT)
Administrator: Shiela Marie D. Taon
Location: Libertad, Cabugcayan, Biliran
Email:cnsat@tesda.gov.ph
Calubian National Vocational School (CNVS)
Officer-in-Charge: Gerardo S. Pag-Ong
Location: Calubian, Leyte
Email:cnvs@tesda.gov.ph
Las Navas Agro-Industrial School (LNAIS)
Administrator: Yolanda A. Pajenado
Location: Las Navas, Northern Samar
Email:lnais@tesda.gov.ph
Samar National School of Arts & Trades (SNSAT)
Administrator: Marlon A. Misa
Location: Taft, Eastern Samar
Email:tesda.snsat@tesda.gov.ph
Reaching the Heart of Eastern Visayas
TESDA’s training centers across Region VIII are more than just institutions; they are bridges to a brighter future. From Leyte to Northern Samar, each training site enables residents to pursue productive careers, support their families, and contribute to the development of their communities. With these 14 centers, Eastern Visayas remains at the forefront of grassroots skills development in the country.
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