May 23, 2025 – at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
To see the full list of the Skill Areas with description, click here.
This major international event, which was last hosted by the Philippines almost 30 years ago, marks a new chapter for the country’s technical vocational education and training (TVET) sector as it welcomes over 1,000 delegates, including more than 300 competitors from 11 ASEAN Member States.
Secretary Kiko Benitez, Director General of TESDA, emphasized the significance of the event in advancing youth employment, industrial innovation, and regional cooperation.
“WorldSkills is more than a competition — it is a celebration of young talent, an opportunity to set new benchmarks of excellence, and a source of inspiration for future generations,†the TESDA chief said.
“The Philippines is ready to prove that its skilled workforce is not just ASEAN-ready but globally competitive,†he added.
The competitors will showcase their talents and competencies in skill areas such as Cyber Security, Information Network Cabling, Internet of Things (IoT), IT Network Systems Administration, IT Software Solutions for Business, Web Technologies, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Wall and Floor Tiling, 3D Digital Game Art, Fashion Technology, and Graphic Design Technology.
Other skill areas include Autonomous Mobile Robotics, CNC Maintenance, , Electronics, Mechanical Engineering CAD, Mechatronics, Welding, Bakery, Beauty Therapy, Cooking, Hairdressing, Hotel Reception, Restaurant Service, Cabinet Making, Electrical Installations, Industrial Automation, Automobile Technology, Carpentry, Plumbing and Heating, and Industrial Control.
WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 will also feature CoBot Systems Integration (formerly Collaborative Robot) and Industry 4.0 for the first time in the competition.
The biennial WorldSkills ASEAN Competition brings together talented youth from across Southeast Asia to demonstrate their expertise in a wide range of skills, aiming to elevate vocational and technical skill standards in the ASEAN region to meet global benchmarks, while inspiring young people to pursue excellence in their chosen fields.
The Philippines, through TESDA, has remained an active participant in this prestigious event, showcasing the country’s commitment to aligning its tech-voc training programs with international standards, as aligned with President Ferdinand “Bongbong†Marcos, Jr.’s commitment to producing a multi-skilled and globally competitive workforce.
At the recently concluded 13th WorldSkills ASEAN Competition in Singapore, the Philippine team earned commendable recognition, bringing home one silver medal and three Medallions for Excellence — a testament to the growing global competitiveness of Filipino skilled workers.
6 SECTORS • 32 SKILL AREAS
Manufacturing and Engineering Technology
- Autonomous Mobile Robotics
- CNC Maintenance
- CoBot Systems Integration
- Electronics
- Industrial Automation
- Industrial Control
- Industry 4.0
- Mechanical Engineering CAD
- Mechatronics
- Welding
Information and Communication Technology
- Cyber Security
- Information Network Cabling
- Internet-Of-Things
- IT Network Systems Administration
- IT Software Solutions for Business
- Web Technologies
Construction and Building Technology
- Cabinetmaking
- Carpentry
- Electrical Installations
- Plumbing and Heating
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Wall and Floor Tiling
Social and Personal Services
- Bakery
- Beauty Therapy
- Cooking
- Hairdressing
- Hotel Reception
- Restaurant Service
Creative Arts and Fashion
- 3D Digital Game Art
- Fashion Technology
- Graphic Design Technology
Transportation and Logistics
- Automobile Technology
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.