THE PHILIPPINES will host the 14th ASEAN WorldSkills Competition in 2025, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Director General Suharto Mangudadatu said.

“It is with great enthusiasm and a deep sense of responsibility that we step up to the task of organizing this prestigious event. Our team is excited about the opportunity to showcase our city’s hospitality, culture, and capabilities on a global stage,” Mangudadatu said.

He said that hosting and participating in international competitions will help improve the country’s tech-voc system’s readiness and competitiveness.

“Participating, and more so hosting of World Skills competitions, is an investment that would result to economic gains for the country through the WorldSkills standards that we should adopt,” the TESDA chief added.

The Philippines, through TESDA Deputy Director General for TESD Operations and Head of Delegation Aniceto Bertiz III, received the ceremonial ASEAN WorldSkills flag from the Chairman of the WorldSkills Singapore Council Tan Kok Yam during the closing rites of the 13th ASEAN WorldSkills Competition last July 27, 2023.

The Philippines served as the vice-chairperson for the 13th ASEAN WorldSkills Competition.

The biennial WorldSkills ASEAN Competition gathers youth from Southeast Asia to showcase their talents and abilities in various skill categories. It aims to promote and upgrade skills standards in the ASEAN region to an international level, as well as to motivate youths to develop their skills to meet international standards.

In the recently concluded 13th ASEAN WorldSkills Competition in Singapore, the Philippine delegation brought home a silver medal and three Medallions for Excellence.