Ched Memorandum Order No. 23 Series of 2009 Guidelines for Student Internship Program in the Philippines for all programs with practicum subjects: Article II Section 3. General Objectives The program aims to: provide tertiary students enrolled in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines the opportunity to acquire practical knowledge, skills, and desirable attitudes and values in reputable establishments/industries in our country enhance the students work competences, and discipline as they relate to people in the workplace promote competitiveness of students through the training; strengthen and enrich the degree program in HEIs provide opportunities to learn from and network with experienced professionals; handle new challenges and complex tasked problems; and identify future career directions and become candidates for future job opening