00:00And in other news, barely 52 days are left till the best and the brightest youth talents in Southeast Asia descend on Manila
00:06to showcase their top-notch abilities in professional and technical skills, from technology to hospitality.
00:13Eleven nations are fielding teams of 300 participants, each to decide who has bragging rights for the best world skills this year,
00:20as our Noel Talakay reports.
00:22Joriel Huan from Bataan is excited to compete and represent the country in the WorldSkills ASEAN 2025 competition.
00:34He will be participating in the electronic category of the event.
00:38Magiging handa pa ako sa competitions by applying consistent training, consistent learning, at ganun din po na magkaroon ako ng sarili kong disiplina.
00:47He said this is important to him because if he wins, it will open many opportunities that can provide a better life for his parents.
00:56Maganda rin po ang oportunidad ng TESDA dahil marami din po sa area namin na nag-take din po sa TESDA.
01:02At kayo din po na ang gaganda rin po ng mga karir nila ngayon.
01:05Kaya naniniwala po ako na alam po rin na gagaan din ang buhay ko sa TESDA.
01:08Five, four, three, two, one.
01:22Today, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, or TESDA,
01:27officially launched WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025.
01:32The official mascot for the event was also introduced, named TIPI, short for Techno Pinoy.
01:45It symbolizes the Philippines' determination to keep pace with the rapidly advancing global technology.
01:52TIPI wears the colors of the Philippine flag, blue representing aspiration and peace.
01:59Red, symbolizing patriotism and courage.
02:03White, which stands for freedom and equality.
02:07And a glowing yellow sun in the center of its chest,
02:11representing a strong spirit rooted in unity and democracy.
02:16The official mascot is the Techno Pinoy, not the TIPI.
02:20Because I think the theme of WorldSkills ASEAN 2025 is skilled for the future.
02:29And we are looking at a lot of innovations and technological advances for new sets of skill sectors
02:39that have been included as part of WorldSkills globally, and now will be part of WorldSkills ASEAN.
02:45More than 300 competitors and coaches from the Philippines were also introduced for the upcoming competition.
02:53In total, over 1,000 delegates from 11 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation, or ASEAN,
03:02are expected to participate.
03:04Through a video message, several officials from ASEAN countries expressed their support.
03:09The Filipino workforce is highly skilled, highly in demand globally,
03:15and it's about time for us to show, through hosting in this event,
03:21exactly how we compare to our ASEAN neighbors.
03:26At the same time, a signing of agreements was also held between TESDA and its stakeholders and partners
03:34to further promote technical vocational education in the country.
03:38The WorldSkills ASEAN Manila will take place from August 26 to 28 this year.
03:45It will be held at the World Trade Center.
03:48This is the second time the Philippines will host the WorldSkills ASEAN competition.
03:54It was first held in the country in 1996.
03:58Noel Talakay from the National TV Network for New and Better Philippines.
