July 9, 2025 – at Casa Ibarra, Mall of Asia Complex, Coral Way, Pasay City
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has tapped more industry partners and tech-voc stakeholders for the conduct of the highly anticipated WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 this August.
Over 30 technical vocational education and training (TVET) stakeholders have signified their support for the country’s hosting of the WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025, most of whom were present at the mass Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony held on July 4 in Pasay City.
TESDA Secretary Kiko Benitez emphasized the crucial role of public-private partnerships in ensuring the success of the WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025.
“We are proud to work alongside our valued partners in industry and education to bring this international event to life. Together, we will elevate the profile of the TVET sector in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia,” Sec. Kiko said.
Among TESDA’s partners are leading organizations such as:
- FESTO, INC.
- HYTEC POWER, INC.
- ACHIEVERS FOOD AND BAKERY INGREDIENTS CORP.
- AMA COMPUTER UNIVERSITY, INC.
- ARTEMISPLUS EXPRESS INC.
- BEST DRIVE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- BLACKOPS CYBERSECURITY CONSORTIUM, INC. (BOCX/ICTCIA)
- COCA-COLA PHILIPPINES
- COSINE INDUSTRIES, INC.
- CYBERSHIELD TRAINING SOLUTIONS, INC.
- DAIKIN AIRCONDITIONING PHILIPPINES, INC.
- FELTA MULTI-MEDIA, INC.
- GOKONGWEI BROTHERS FOUNDATION
- GOLDTOWN INDUSTRIAL SALES CORPORATION
- GREENCONTROLS TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD.
- GWM/Luxuriant Automotive Group
- HEXATRONICS MARKETING
- HOCHENG PHILIPPINES CORPORATION
- HYPERTECH WIRE AND CABLE, INC.
TESDA has also forged collaborations with a growing list of industry partners, including:
- JOBSTREET.COM PHILIPPINES, INC.
- JUSTINO CORPORATION
- LABTECH INTERNATIONAL
- LEDESMA SCHOOL OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, INC.
- LORAE INSTITUTE, INC.
- MAGSAYSAY INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY AND CULINARY ARTS (MIHCA)
- MANHATTAN CHEMICAL CORPORATION
- MIDDLEBY WORLDWIDE PHILIPPINES, INC.
- MILLENNIUM PROPERTIES AND BROKERAGE, INC. (ASTORIA HOTELS AND RESORTS / ASTORIA CULINARY AND HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE) and
ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATORS IN HOSPITALITY, HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (AAHRMEI) - MSI PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CO., LTD.
- NCR-ALLIANCE OF TVET SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION, INC.
- NORDE INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS
- PHILIPPINE ARMY
- PHILIPPINE BUSINESS FOR SOCIAL PROGRESS, INC.
- PILMICO FOODS CORPORATION
- PWERSA TRAINING CORP.
- SAMSUNG PHILIPPINES
- SAVOROSO, INC.
- SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PHILIPPINES, INC.
- SHINING 3D Tech Co., Ltd
- SIEMENS, INC.
- SMC ASIA CAR DISTRIBUTORS CORP. (BMW)
- UNITEC PIPE MFG. CORP.
- WINE HEAD SOMMELIER PHILIPPINES
- YALONG INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT GROUP CO. LTD.
- ZHONGHUI YUNQI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP CO. LTD.
The support from industry partners and other tech-voc stakeholders primarily include the use of company equipment and their workshop either for training of Philippine competitors or during the main competition itself.
The signing ceremony was one of the highlights of the WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 media launch which also featured an exhibit with displays from several partner companies that gave a glimpse of the cutting-edge technology that will be used in the upcoming skills competition.
Also during the media launch, the cuisine of different ASEAN countries were offered for tasting by several NCR tech-voc associations, including Pasay-Makati TESD Educators, Assessors & AC Managers, ONE CAMANAVA (CAMANAVA Alliance of TVET Schools & Alliance of Colleges and Technical Vocational Institution of Metro Manila North), Technical Vocational Institutions of Metro Manila North, Technical Vocational Schools Association of the Philippines – Quezon City, Association of TVET Schools in Manila Inc., and PAMAMARISAN Technical Vocational Schools Association.
“These partnerships reflect a shared commitment to equipping the next generation of skilled professionals with industry-relevant competencies and helping shape a more competitive and future-ready ASEAN workforce,” added Sec. Kiko.
WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 is expected to draw thousands of local and international delegates, industry leaders, and youth champions in TVET. The event, which is set on August 26–28, will also feature exhibits, tech demonstrations, and cultural showcases that highlight Filipino innovation and hospitality.
Let’s make WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 a world-class event!
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.