Manila, Philippines -โฃ The Philippines is hosting the WorldSkills Asean Manila 2025 competition at the Philippine Trade Training Center and World Trade Center in Pasay โคCity, commencing on August 26, 2025. The event, running through August 30, 2025, marks the second time โthe country has hosted the regional skills showcase.
Theโ competition features young professionalsโค from acrossโ the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) demonstrating expertise in โฃa variety of technical and vocational trades. Disciplines include welding, carpentry, tile setting, and cabinet making, among others. โ The primary goal of WorldSkills Aseanโข Manila 2025 is to highlight the skills of Aseanโ youth and promote collaboration between the participating nations.
The opening day โขsaw competitors engagingโ in intense challenges designed to test their abilities and precision. โ The event serves โas โa platform for recognizing and celebrating excellence in skilled trades, contributing to the advancement โof a highly competentโ workforce within the Aseanโค region. The competition aims to foster a spirit of pleasantโฃ rivalry and knowledgeโ exchange among participants.
Photographer J. โGerard Seguia is documenting the event.