29/08/2025
Filipino Heritage and ASEAN Skills Shine at WorldSkills Manila 2025
By Michell T. Buenavista
WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 Cultural Exchange Programme took place at Fort Bonifacio High School in Taguig City on August 29, 2025.
With the theme โASEAN: Skilled for the Future,โ the event aimed to promote youth skills, unity, and cultural appreciation through the idea of โOne School, One Country.โ
Cultural exchange was the main focus, showcasing how education and heritage is combined to shape competitive youth globally.
The program prepared students not only for skill-related competitions but also for a better understanding of ASEAN traditions and shared values.
โToday's celebration allows us to showcase the brilliance of Filipino Youth, not only in terms of their competence and skills, but also in their openness to cultural exchange, their sense of compassion and their deep appreciation of a rich heritage,โ Honorable Maria Laarni L. Cayetano, City of Taguig Mayor said, as she underscored the importance of the event.
A key performance featured Filipino cultural dances by Signal Village National High Schoolโs Indayaw Dance Company.
The program included inspirational talks, school tours, cultural music, and shared experiences from visiting ASEAN representatives.
๐ทLance Rashed Beniten