The Teacher Education Council (TEC) Secretariat shall be retained in the rationalized structure as prescribed by Section 8 of RA 7784. The Secretariat shall primarily provide technical and administrative assistance to the Council in preparing policy recommendations, executing its policies and programs, and coordinating with various teacher education advisory bodies.

Source: https://www.deped.gov.ph/about-deped/central-office/office-of-the-secretary-functions/