26/08/2025
The Department is so proud of you!๐ฅณ
Mr. Jier B. Laja is an alumni of the MIT Senior High School, under TVL track (Information and Communication Technology strand) Batch 2024.
Shaping Dreams, Transforming Destiny ๐๐๐
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The Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education โ Technical Education and Skills Development (MBHTE-TESD) proudly announces that ๐๐ข๐๐๐ซ ๐. ๐๐๐ฃ๐ will represent the Philippines in the upcoming WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025, set on August 26โ28, 2025, at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.
The WorldSkills ASEAN Competition is the regionโs premier showcase of skills, bringing together the most talented youth from Southeast Asia to demonstrate excellence in technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Participants from ASEAN member-states will compete in different skill areas, underscoring the vital role of TVET in national development and regional collaboration.
This year marks a historic milestone for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). For the first time, a Bangsamoro youth will represent the Philippines in this prestigious competition. Jiear B. Laja, who will compete in Information Network Cabling alongside another Filipino contender, carries not only his talent and dedication but also the pride and hopes of the Bangsamoro people.
Notably, Jiear already made history in 2024 as the first Bangsamoro to win in the Philippine National Skills Competition (PNSC), where he earned a bronze medal in the same skill category. His achievement paved the way for this new milestone, as he now steps onto the ASEAN stage among the 62 competitors representing the Philippines across 32 skill areas, joining participants from 11 ASEAN member states.
MBHTE-TESD recognizes this achievement as a strong testament to the regionโs growing contribution to the countryโs skilled workforce. โThis is a proud moment for BARMM. Jiearโs participation shows that Bangsamoro youth have the skills, determination, and excellence to stand among the best in ASEAN,โ MBHTE-TESD officials said. His representation reflects BARMMโs commitment to nurturing world-class professionals through quality technical-vocational education.
Lajaโs participation in WorldSkills ASEAN 2025 also highlights the importance of investing in the potential of young people and creating more opportunities for skills development in BARMM. His journey as the regionโs first representative in an international skills competition is a milestone that demonstrates both personal commitment and the steady progress of the Bangsamoro in the field of TVET.
With deep pride, MBHTE-TESD extends its full support to Jiear B. Laja as he carries not only the Philippine flag, but also the aspirations of the Bangsamoro, onto the international
stage of technical vocational excellence.
Bangsamoro pride on Global stage.
MBHTE-TESD Regional Office
Baidawe B. Bato