The TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGIONAL OFFICE VIII  is a government agency, with a principal office at Brgy. Abucay, Tacloban City duly represented by its REGIONAL DIRECTOR, DIR. GAMALIEL B. VICENTE, JR.

TESDA is mandated under Section 21 of RA 7796 (TESDA Law) to formulate a “comprehensive development plan” for a middle-level workforce that will guide all stakeholders government, industry, academe, local and international organizations, students, and the public – for the development of the middle-level workforce.