Explore ADB Funding, TESDA Partnerships, and ASEAN WorldSkills 2025 Innovation
Thank you to all participants and partners for making this delegation a success.
The Worlddidac Delegation to Manila took place from 25–30 August 2025, bringing together a global group of TVET innovators and education leaders. The delegation programme featured strategic meetings with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), high-level engagements with TESDA and CHED, and in-depth participation in ASEAN WorldSkills 2025.
We are proud to have hosted this impactful week of dialogue, networking, and collaborative exchange in Southeast Asia.
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Dates: 25–30 August 2025
Location: Manila, Philippines
Focus: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Philippine Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), ASEAN WorldSkills 2025
Join the Worlddidac Delegation to experience Southeast Asia’s most dynamic vocational education event: ASEAN WorldSkills 2025. This exclusive program combines insights into Asian Development Bank (ADB) education funding, strategic engagement with the Philippine Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and live access to the region’s premier skills competition.
Over six days, you will connect with policymakers, showcase your solutions to decision-makers, and build lasting partnerships across the ASEAN TVET ecosystem.
✅ Meet ADB and TESDA officials driving regional development
✅ Network with over 1,000 delegates and industry leaders
✅ Discover opportunities in vocational education and skills training
🔹 The core elements of the Worlddidac Delegation to Manila are:
- Anchor Meeting: High-level session with the officials from the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- WorldSkills ASEAN 2025 Access: Visit the competition site and meet national delegations
- Engagement with Philippine Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and other Philippine authorities
🔹 Exclusive Opportunities To:
- Present your products and solutions
- Build partnerships with ministries and institutions
- Engage in high-level discussions shaping the future of TVET
Tentative Delegation Agenda
25 August (Monday) – Arrival & Welcome
- Arrival in Manila
- 14:30: Introductory meeting at Shangri-La Makati
- 15:30 The estimated departure to the venue for the Opening Ceremony of WorldSkills ASEAN for participants who wish to attend
- 17:00 Opening Ceremony of WorldSkills ASEAN
- 19:30 ~ 20:00: Welcome Dinner with ADB representative
26 August (Tuesday) – ADB Meeting & WorldSkills Visit
- Morning: Meeting with ADB
- Afternoon: Visit WorldSkills ASEAN and meet national delegations
(Subject to adjustment if a higher-value opportunity arises)
27–28 August (Wednesday–Thursday) – TESDA & CHED Engagement
- Meetings with TESDA and CHED
- Visit to Don Bosco Institute
- Additional time at WorldSkills as schedule permits
29 August (Friday) – Site Visits & Optional Time
- Morning: Site visit or high-level meeting
- Afternoon: Optional time at WorldSkills
(Some delegates depart in the afternoon)
Meeting Point: Shangri-La Makati will serve as the central hub for delegation activities.
Please note: This agenda will be updated as additional confirmations arrive.
Participation Fee
Platinum Members – CHF 1,850
Gold Members – CHF 2,295
Silver Members – CHF 2,430
Non-Members only on individual request.
Included:
- All delegation activities
- Program coordination
- On-site support
Not included:
- International travel
- Accommodation
- Meals
WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025
Summary Programme from 21 to 31 August 2025 in Pasay City, Metro Manila
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