Republic Act No. 10968

Question 1

What is Republic Act No. 10968 known as?

Answer 1

Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) Act.

Question 2

When was Republic Act No. 10968 approved?

Answer 2

January 16, 2018.

Question 3

What does the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) establish?

Answer 3

Describes levels of educational qualifications and sets standards for qualification outcomes.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the PQF?

Answer 4

It is a quality-assured national system for the development, recognition, and award of qualifications based on knowledge, skills, and values acquired in different ways.

Question 5

What are the lead agencies for implementing the PQF?

Answer 5

DepEd, CHED, TESDA, PRC, and DOLE.

Question 6

What do levels 1 to 4 in the PHL Qualification Framework correspond to?

Answer 6

NC I to NC IV, under TESDA.

Question 7

What is required to be classified as Level 6 in the PHL Qualification Framework?

Answer 7

Passing the board exam.

Question 8

What is Level 7 in the PHL Qualification Framework?

Answer 8

Post-baccalaureate qualifications, such as a master’s degree.

Question 9

What is Level 8 in the PHL Qualification Framework?

Answer 9

Doctoral and post-doctoral qualifications, such as a Ph.D.