The document discusses competency frameworks for teachers in Southeast Asia. It describes the Competency Framework for Teachers in Southeast Asia (CFT SEA) developed in 2017 by SEAMEO to promote teaching as a respected profession. The CFT SEA identifies four essential competencies for teachers: 1) knowing what to teach, 2) helping students learn, 3) engaging the community, and 4) continuously improving. It also discusses the Philippine Qualifications Framework and the Philippines Professional Standards for Teachers, which define career stages and seven domains of teacher competency.