Young technicians compete in a technical competition called the "SkThe WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025, a regional competition for technical and vocational skills, took place in Manila, Philippines, from August 26–28, 2025, at the World Trade Center. This 14th edition featured 32 skill areas, with over a thousand delegates from ASEAN member countries participating to showcase and benchmark their skills on a global level.  ill Competition" in a skill for which they have received training. With different competition categories, which include mechatronics, machine assembly, and mobile robots. There are roughly forty categories total. The national competition is contested by the champions of the regional qualifying rounds, which pits individuals and teams against one another to determine who is the greatest in the world.