“The Filipino has always had the talent to compete with the best in the world. What our young people need are the right education, training, technology and opportunities to demonstrate what they can do. Our partnership with TESDA and our support for WorldSkills reflect AMA’s commitment to helping prepare a generation of Filipinos who are not simply ready for employment, but ready to compete and lead in a technology-driven global economy. Education cannot afford to wait for technology to change the world before we begin preparing our students for it. We have to anticipate the skills that will matter tomorrow and give young Filipinos the opportunity to master them today.” ~Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of AMA Education System (AMAES)
Building on a partnership strengthened through successive WorldSkills initiatives, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and AMA Education System (AMAES) continue a shared push to prepare Filipino talent for a future defined by technology, innovation and globally competitive skills.
The road to becoming world-class begins at home in classrooms, labs, training facilities, and competitions where young Filipinos can put their skills to the test.
That journey takes center stage at WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026, the country's premier national skills competition, which is held at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga from September 7 to 11, 2026.
About 350 competitors from TESDA's 18 regional offices—all qualifiers from their respective Regional Skills Olympics—will compete in 30 industry-driven skill areas under the theme "Your Skills, Your Future."
The competition is the latest stage of AMA's continued support for TESDA's skills-development initiative and a logical continuation of the organization's longstanding commitment to technology-driven education.
A PARTNERSHIP BUILT FOR WORLD-CLASS SKILLS
AMA Computer University, Inc. officially highlighted AMA's WorldSkills partnership with TESDA in 2025 when it joined more than thirty industry and educational partners to support the Philippines' hosting of the 14th WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025.
Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V, the founder and chairman emeritus of AMA Education System (AMAES), established the organization in 1980 when computer education was still relatively new in the Philippines. This vision is embodied in the partnership for AMA.
For Filipino talent to become globally competitive, government, education, and business cooperation are essential. The collaboration between AMA and TESDA has grown from a formal partnership to the regional level and is now the leading national skills competition in the country.
A PARTNERSHIP BUILT THROUGH WORLDSKILLS
September 7–11, 2026 — WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026
AMA continues its support for TESDA’s skills-development movement through WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026 at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.
August 26–28, 2025 — 14th WorldSkills ASEAN Competition
The Philippines hosted the regional competition in Manila, with AMA Computer University, Inc. among TESDA’s official partners.
July 4, 2025 — Formalizing the AMA–TESDA Partnership
AMA Computer University, Inc. joined TESDA and other industry and education partners in a mass Memorandum of Agreement signing in Pasay City, formalizing its support for WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025.
When considered collectively, these accomplishments demonstrate a cooperation that goes beyond a single competition, providing Filipino talent with the opportunity to develop their skills, compete at higher levels, and get closer to the global stage.
30 SKILLS, ONE NATIONAL STAGE
Formerly known as the Philippine National Skills Competition, WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026 now carries the official WorldSkills Philippines brand, aligning the national event with the standards and framework of WorldSkills International.
Its 30 skill areas across six major industry sectors reflect the changing nature of skilled work. Information and Communication Technology competitions include Cyber Security, ICT Network Infrastructure, IT Network Systems Administration, Software Applications Development, Web Technologies and Artificial Intelligence, alongside disciplines in manufacturing, engineering, construction, creative industries, hospitality and automotive technology.
As TESDA Secretary Jose Francisco “Kiko” B. Benitez said, WorldSkills brings together the nation’s most skilled youth while inspiring “excellence, innovation, and lifelong learning.”
The competition also serves as a pathway to the global stage, with gold and silver medalists potentially selected to represent the Philippines in WorldSkills International, WorldSkills Asia and WorldSkills ASEAN.
WHERE AMA’S TECHNOLOGY LEGACY MEETS THE SKILLS MOVEMENT
WorldSkills' emphasis on emerging technologies and AMA's identity are very similar. Since its founding in 1980, the institution has placed a high priority on computer and technology education as well as industry readiness.
Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, network infrastructure, software development, and web technologies are now more than just academic specializations; young Filipinos can employ these skills both at home and overseas.
For AMA, WorldSkills creates a direct bridge between education, industry expectations and real-world capability.
FROM ASEAN HOST TO THE NEXT FILIPINO CHAMPIONS
The Philippines' historic year is followed by the national competition in 2026. The 14th WorldSkills ASEAN Competition took place in the country in 2025 with more than 300 competitors from ASEAN Member States. The event, which was the Philippines' first WorldSkills ASEAN host in nearly thirty years, was sponsored by AMA Computer University, Inc., one of TESDA's official partners.
Approximately 350 regional qualifiers compete in 30 different skill areas at Clark these days. More than just medals are at stake: competitors are judged on their problem-solving skills, inventiveness, accuracy, and technical proficiency; top performers may go on to compete abroad.
For AMA, supporting this ecosystem means helping give young Filipinos a clearer pathway from education to professional excellence.
SKILLS AS A NATIONAL ADVANTAGE
WorldSkills Philippines is more than just a competition. In order to promote the development of superior skills and prepare Filipino talent for competition overseas, TESDA is mandated by Section 30 of Republic Act No. 7796, also known as the TESDA Act of 1994, to hold an annual national skills competition. Conversely, international WorldSkills competitions follow their own competition schedules.
That goal has become even more crucial as automation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies transform the workplace.
The TESDA-AMA partnership strengthens this pathway: TESDA provides a national platform and an internationally aligned skills framework, while AMA contributes its longstanding emphasis on technology education and industry readiness.
For Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of AMA Education System (AMAES), the partnership reflects the principle that inspired AMA’s beginnings—preparing Filipinos not only for today’s opportunities, but for those that will define tomorrow.
From WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 to WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026, the objective remains clear: equip Filipino talent with the skills, technology and opportunities to compete with the best.
Because the road to a global podium begins with investing in Filipino talent at home.
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