THE TECHNICAL Education and Skills Development Authority is gearing up for this year’s Philippine National Skills Competition with the help of various industry partners.

TESDA Director General Danilo Cruz said that the 2023 PNSC will be from March 27 to 31.

Its opening ceremony will be held at the TESDA Auditorium in Taguig City with Labor and Employment Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma as the keynote speaker.

Cruz said that the competition recognizes the skills and excellence of young industry-skilled workers and graduates of technical vocational schools and training centers.

Over 150 competitors nationwide will gather and compete in 18 different categories namely 3D Digital Game Art, Automobile Technology, Beauty Therapy, Cooking, Electrical Installations, Electronics, Fashion Technology, and Graphic Design Technology.

Other skill areas also include Hairdressing, Information Network Cabling, IT Network System Administration, IT Software Solutions for Business, Mechanical Engineering CAD, Mechatronics, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Restaurant Service, Web Technologies, and Welding.

The winners will represent the Philippines in the upcoming 2023 ASEAN Skills Competition in Singapore.