This document outlines the historical development of technical vocational education (TVE) in the Philippines from 1927 to 1994. It traces the evolution of TVE through various government agencies and policies over this period. A key development was the creation of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in 1994 through Republic Act 7796, which consolidated TVE functions that were previously spread across different government departments. TESDA's mandate is to provide direction, policies, programs and standards for quality technical education and skills development in the Philippines.