The TESDA - Aparri School of Arts and Trades launched its extension campus at Bukig Agricultural and Technical School (BNATS) in Bukig, Aparri, Cagayan last February 19, 2009.
 
This extension is in support to the programs of the Local Government Unit of Aparri which is headed by Municipal Mayor Dr. Ismael V. Tumaru.

Canadian Ambassador Robert Desjardins visited the RTC Tuguegarao last October 24, 2008.
 
The Ambassador was accompanied by dignitaries fromt he province of Isabela, Congressman Edwin C. Uy of District II, Mayor Fernando C. Cumigad of LGU Gamu and Mayor Harry Soller of Roxas, Isabela.
 

With the presence of the different tools and equipment for the operation of the Distinctive Area of Competence (DAC) of the Lasam Institute of Technology (LIT) which is crop production, the school is now ready to conduct different trainings related to rice production.

The Kasibu National Agricultural School (KNAS) cooperated fully and snthusiastically with the goal of Secretary Bobo Syjuco in bringing higher awareness of the citizenry of TESDA programs thru "Recorrida."

In response to the rising demand of welders, Lasam Institute of Technology (LIT) has recently included Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) into its regular offerings.

Twenty one student-trainess in Haircutting NC II were conferred Certificates of Training in a graduation rites held on November 14, 2008 at the ISAT Multi-Purpose Hall.

The Southern Isabela College of Arts and Trades (SICAT) is one of the TESDA Technology Institutes in Region 02 preparing its documents for the Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission.