API BluePrint

27/03/2026

𝙒𝙎𝘾 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨: 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝟭 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝟮

27/03/2026

𝙑𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨|| 𝙒𝙎𝘾 𝘾𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣 2026: 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙖𝙮 2 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜

Be ready this coming WorldSkills Competition-Region 2!
𝘿𝙖𝙝𝙞𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣, 𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙠𝙡𝙖𝙗!

25/03/2026

𝐖𝐒𝐂 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔|| 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬

Pagpupugay sa mga kampeon ng WorldSkills Competition Cagayan 2026! Ipinamalas ninyo ang tunay na galing ng Cagayan—patunay na ang husay ng bawat kalahok ay maipagmamalaki ng buong probinsya. 🌟

Para sa Cagayan, para sa kahusayan!

"𝙉𝙖𝙜-𝙖𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙗 𝙣𝙖 𝙃𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙮, 𝙉𝙖𝙜-𝙖𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙮 𝙣𝙖 𝙏𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙮..."

25/03/2026

𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙮

The awarding ceremony of the WorldSkills Competition Cagayan 2026 was formally conducted on March 24, 2026, recognizing the exemplary performance of competitors across various skills areas.

The ceremony was graced by Ashary A. Banto, Regional Director of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Region II, who delivered a meaningful message. In his address, Director Banto commended the participants for their dedication, discipline, and commitment to excellence, underscoring the vital role of technical skills in regional and national development.

During the program, winners in the different skills competitions were formally conferred their awards, signifying their competence and readiness to represent the province in higher-level competitions. These distinguished individuals will advance to the upcoming WorldSkills Competition – Region II scheduled later this year.

The awarding ceremony marked the culmination of the two-day competition and reaffirmed TESDA’s continuing efforts to promote technical excellence and develop a globally competitive workforce.

24/03/2026

𝙑𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨|| 𝙒𝙎𝘾 𝘾𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣 2026: 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙖𝙮 1

24/03/2026

𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣 2026 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨, 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙏𝙤𝙥 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩

The WorldSkills Competition Cagayan 2026 officially opened on March 23, 2026, launching a two-day event that runs until March 24, 2026 at the Aparri Polytechnic Institute, the host institution. The opening program gathered competitors and technical experts from various institutions and schools across the province of Cagayan.

More than a competition, the event serves as a platform to showcase the skills and competencies of participants in various trade areas. It aims to identify and select the best among the best who will represent the province in the upcoming WorldSkills Competition 2026 Region II.

Participants expressed enthusiasm and readiness to demonstrate their expertise, reflecting their commitment to excellence in technical-vocational education. Organizers emphasized that the activity promotes industry standards, strengthens collaboration among institutions, and prepares skilled individuals for higher levels of competition.

The opening program set an inspiring tone, highlighting unity, professionalism, and the pursuit of excellence among all delegates.

16/03/2026

𝙋𝙐𝘽𝙇𝙄𝘾 𝘼𝘿𝙑𝙄𝙎𝙊𝙍𝙔:

In reference to Proclamation No. 1189 issued by the Office of the President, Friday, March 20, 2026 is declared a Regular Holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan).

In line with this, please be informed that the Compressed Workweek Arrangement is temporarily suspended from March 16 to March 19, 2026.

During this period, office operations shall follow the regular work schedule of eight (8) hours per day, as follows:
• Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tuesday to Thursday: may start as early as 7:00 AM and end as late as 6:00 PM

The Compressed Workweek Arrangement will resume on March 23, 2026.

11/03/2026

𝙄𝙣 𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨: 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙮𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙚

Staff of Aparri Polytechnic Institute (API) conducted a benchmarking activity on March 04–05, 2026 at the Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School of Arts and Trades and the TESDA Regional Training Center – NCR.

The activity aimed to benchmark best practices in facilities management, instructional strategies, implementation of the System for TVET Accreditation and Recognition (STAR) Program, Seal of Integrity, and processes related to Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission (APACC) Accreditation. The visit provided the delegation with valuable insights that may contribute to strengthening institutional systems and enhancing the quality of technical-vocational education and training services of the institute.

11/03/2026

𝙄𝙣 𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨| 𝙇𝙀𝙉𝙎 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙎: 𝘼 𝙎𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧-𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥 𝙤𝙣 𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Employees of Aparri Polytechnic Institute (API) participated in the Lens and Lines Seminar-Workshop on Writing and Ethical Reporting initiated by BluePrint held on February 19, 2026 at the API Hotel.

Dr. Mark John M. Tamanu served as Subject Matter Expert for “Write it Right: Feature Writing and Ethical Reporting,” while Dr. Jerome A. Billarina discussed “Capturing Truth: News Writing and Photojournalism.” The activity included discussions and workshop sessions to assess participants’ learning and strengthen their writing and visual reporting skills.

10/03/2026

In pursuance of Memorandum Circular No. 114 issued by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on March 6, 2026, encouraging government agencies to adopt a compressed work schedule as part of the national energy-saving initiative, the TESDA Aparri Polytechnic Institute will implement a 4-Day Work Week.

This adjustment aims to support energy conservation efforts while ensuring the continuous delivery of quality services and training to our stakeholders.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

02/03/2026

They once started as trainees—now they are skilled professionals building their dreams. You can be next. Join us and turn your potential into opportunity!

24/02/2026