July 23, 2026 in Clark, Pampanga
TESDA Secretary Kiko Benitez and Clark Development Corporation (CDC) President and CEO Agnes Devanadera officially introduce WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026, the country’s premier skills competition, spotlighting the best and brightest young Filipino skilled talents who will showcase excellence, passion, and world-class skills.
Carrying the theme “Your Skills, Your Future,” the competition affirms the vital role of skills development in opening greater opportunities for Filipino youth and strengthening the country’s globally competitive workforce.
The event gathered key government agencies, industry partners, and stakeholders in support of the country’s premier national skills competition. A ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with partner organizations also took place, reaffirming their shared commitment to advancing technical vocational education and training (TVET) and strengthening industry collaboration for skills development.
WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026 will bring together the country’s top young skilled talents to demonstrate excellence across various technical and vocational skill areas. The kickoff officially marks the start of preparations for the national competition this September 2026, paving the way for a new generation of globally competitive Filipino skilled workers.