September 15, 2026
With a total haul of 17 medals, Region IV-A (CALABARZON) emerged as the overall champion of WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026, leading 18 participating regions in the country’s premier national skills competition. The Region IV-A team participated in 29 out of the 30 competition skill areas finishing with seven gold, four silver, three bronze, and three Medallions for Excellence (MFE) to claim the top spot at the competition which was held from September 7 to 11 in Clark, Pampanga. Region XI (Davao Region) was first runner-up with 16 medals composed of five gold, three silver, five bronze and three MFE, while the National Capital Region (NCR) placed second runner-up with 15 medals including four gold, three silver, two bronze and six MFE. In his message, TESDA Secretary Kiko Benitez congratulated the competitors and emphasized that success in the competition goes beyond medals and rankings. “To every young Filipino who stood at a station this week with steady hands and a racing heart — congratulations sa inyo. You did not fail. You competed. There is a difference — and it is the whole difference,” Sec. Kiko said. The TESDA chief stressed that excellence in skills is built through continuous practice, perseverance, and experience, urging the competitors to continue developing their abilities beyond the competition. He also underscored the value of Filipino technical-vocational skills, noting that Filipino workers continue to contribute to industries and communities in the Philippines and abroad. “Filipino skill has always been our quiet superpower,” Sec. Kiko said, citing Filipino workers such as seafarers, welders, technicians, hospitality workers, and machinists who apply their skills in different parts of the world. Aside from medals and certificates, the top-performing competitors also took home cash incentives, with ₱30,000 for gold medalists, ₱20,000 for silver medalists, and ₱15,000 for bronze medalists. Meanwhile, the closing ceremony also marked the transition to the next edition of the competition as the hosting of WorldSkills Philippines was officially turned over from Region III (Central Luzon) to Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula). Sec. Kiko announced that WorldSkills Philippines 2027 will introduce a new format, with the competition set to be held in multiple venues and with the participation of a wider network of educational institutions, including high schools, technical-vocational institutions, higher education institutions, and state universities and colleges. The WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026 carried the theme, “Your Skills, Your Future,” celebrating the skills, determination, and aspirations of Filipino youth while reinforcing the role of technical-vocational education and training in building a skilled and competitive workforce. WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026 addresses President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s directive to equip Filipino workers with globally competitive and industry-aligned skills. Region IV-A kampeon sa WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026; TESDA pinuri ang husay at tiyaga ng kabataang Pilipino Nanguna ang Region IV-A (CALABARZON) sa WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026 matapos mag-uwi ng kabuuang 17 medalya at tanghaling overall champion sa pinakamalaking pambansang kompetisyon sa kasanayan sa bansa. Sa 30 skill areas ng kompetisyon, lumahok ang CALABARZON sa 29 at nakapagtala ng pitong gintong medalya, apat na pilak, tatlong tanso, at tatlong Medallions for Excellence (MFE). Ginanap ang kompetisyon mula Setyembre 7 hanggang 11 sa Clark, Pampanga, na nilahukan ng 18 rehiyon mula sa buong bansa. Nakuha naman ng Region XI (Davao Region) ang unang runner-up matapos magtala ng 16 na medalya—limang ginto, tatlong pilak, limang tanso, at tatlong MFE. Pumangatlo ang National Capital Region (NCR) na may 15 medalya, kabilang ang apat na ginto, tatlong pilak, dalawang tanso, at anim na MFE. Sa kanyang mensahe sa mga kalahok, binigyang-diin ni TESDA Secretary Kiko Benitez na higit pa sa medalya at ranggo ang tunay na sukatan ng tagumpay sa isang kompetisyon. “To every young Filipino who stood at a station this week with steady hands and a racing heart — congratulations sa inyo. You did not fail. You competed. There is a difference — and it is the whole difference,” ani Sec. Kiko. Ayon kay Sec. Kiko, ang kahusayan sa isang kasanayan ay hindi nakukuha sa isang kompetisyon lamang. Ito ay hinuhubog sa pamamagitan ng patuloy na pagsasanay, tiyaga, at mga karanasang nagbibigay-daan upang higit pang mapaunlad ng isang tao ang kanyang kakayahan. Hinikayat niya ang mga kalahok na ipagpatuloy ang kanilang paghasa sa kasanayan at huwag hayaang matapos sa kompetisyon ang kanilang paglalakbay tungo sa kahusayan. Binigyang-diin din ng kalihim ang malaking ambag ng mga Pilipinong skilled worker sa mga industriya at komunidad sa loob at labas ng bansa. “Filipino skill has always been our quiet superpower,” ani Sec. Kiko, na binanggit ang mga Pilipinong seafarer, welder, technician, hospitality worker, machinist, at iba pang skilled worker na ginagamit ang kanilang kadalubhasaan sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo. Bukod sa pagkilala at mga sertipiko, tumanggap din ng cash incentives ang mga nangunang kalahok sa kompetisyon. May ₱30,000 para sa mga nagwagi ng gintong medalya, ₱20,000 para sa pilak, at ₱15,000 para sa tanso. Kasabay ng pagtatapos ng WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026 ang pormal na pagpapasa ng pagho-host ng susunod na edisyon ng kompetisyon mula sa Region III (Central Luzon) patungo sa Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula). Inihayag din ni Sec. Kiko na magkakaroon ng bagong format ang WorldSkills Philippines 2027. Isasagawa ang kompetisyon sa iba’t ibang lugar at palalawakin ang partisipasyon ng mga institusyong pang-edukasyon, kabilang ang mga high school, technical-vocational institution, higher education institution, at state universities and colleges. May temang “Your Skills, Your Future,” ipinakita ng WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026 ang husay, determinasyon, at mga pangarap ng kabataang Pilipino. Binigyang-diin din ng kompetisyon ang mahalagang papel ng technical-vocational education and training (TVET) sa paghahanda ng isang mahusay, produktibo, at globally competitive na workforce. Ang kompetisyon ay bahagi ng pagsisikap na maisakatuparan ang direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. na mabigyan ang mga manggagawang Pilipino ng mga kasanayang nakaayon sa pangangailangan ng industriya at kayang makipagsabayan sa pandaigdigang pamantayan.
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