MANILA, June 3 -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on Wednesday inked an agreement with beverage company, Diageo Philippines, seeking to boost the employability of TESDA bartending graduates.

"By collaborating with industry titans like Diageo, we are able to ensure that we stay up-to-date. When the government and the private sector work together, we make sure that training remains relevant, responsive, and aligned with the evolving needs of the labor market," TESDA Secretary Jose Francisco Benitez said during the signing held at the agency's central office in Bicutan, Taguig.

Under the agreement, the two parties will update and enhance the modules for the Bartending NC II course to ensure the training me...