February 25, 2025 – at Sheraton Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel Manila, Newport World Resorts, Pasay City
Delegates from ASEAN Member States have gathered in Manila, Philippines, for the 1st Technical Committee Meeting (TCM) in preparation for the 14th WorldSkills ASEAN Competition 2025.
The four-day meeting, which began yesterday, is being held at the Sheraton Manila Hotel in Newport World Resorts, Pasay City. Delegates from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Timor-Leste are attending in person, while Lao PDR and Vietnam are participating virtually. The event also marked the warm welcome of Timor-Leste as the newest member of the WorldSkills ASEAN family.
Hosting the 14th WorldSkills ASEAN Competition is a significant milestone for the Philippines, as the event returns to the country after nearly 30 years. In his opening address, TESDA Secretary/Director General and WorldSkills Philippines Official Delegate, Jose Francisco “Kiko†B. Benitez, reaffirmed TESDA’s commitment to the future of work. He encouraged all ASEAN Member States to uphold the highest standards of skills excellence to build a globally competitive workforce.
The Heads of Delegation from each participating country echoed this sentiment, pledging their support to ensure the success of WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 and to champion Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) excellence across the region.
The 1st TCM brings together technical experts, jury panel members, skill advisors, and industry partners for meaningful exchanges of ideas and expertise. The collaborative discussions aim to shape and strengthen the technical foundation of the competition, setting the stage for a well-prepared and impactful event.
Scheduled for August 2025, WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 promises to be a landmark occasion that celebrates skills development and fosters regional cooperation.
1st Technical Committee Meeting – HIGHLIGHTS
About WorldSkills ASEAN
WorldSkills ASEAN is the largest showcase of professional and technical skills in the ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region and brings the objectives of the WorldSkills movement to Southeast Asia. The skills competition was initiated by an agreement among ASEAN Member States in 1993 and aims to promote and raise skills standards in the ASEAN region to an international level, as well as to motivate youths to develop their skills and knowledge. ASEAN Member States take turns to host the biennial WorldSkills ASEAN Competition.