The participation of countries in various international large-scale assessments (ILSA) is motivated by different factors. In recent years however, there has been a growing popularity and importance placed on the results of ILSA. Recognising the significance of ILSA as a valuable source of feedback for enhancing the basic education system, the Philippines, through its Department of Education, has actively engaged in participating. This discussion paper examines the current state of the Philippines in relation to ILSA and underscores the need to incorporate the findings of ILSA into the review of the preservice teacher education program. Although there is limited literature available on how ILSA should inform Philippine pre-service teacher education, existing studies suggest that the current teacher education curriculum falls short in terms of meeting the expectations of ILSA. By framing the discussion within the context of the value of ILSA as an assessment system that can provide feedback for educational improvement, it becomes evident that considering ILSA in the program design of pre-service teacher education is a recognition of its significance, despite its Western origins.