Nagazaki International University Visits LPUETEEAP Presentation Nov 9, 2010 STOU, 14 June 2014 ASEAN History MCGAquino prepared by: MCGAquino 1 1 1

Historical development STOU, 14 June 2014 Historical development 1967 ASEAN was formed 2015 MCGAquino 2

ASEAN Member States 1967 – Bangkok Declaration 1984 - Brunei Formation 1967 – Bangkok Declaration Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand share geography, historical ties, cultural and mutual interests, and similar challenges and problem 1984 - Brunei 1995 – Vietnam 1997 - Lao & Myanmar 1999 - Cambodia Timor Leste has indicated interest

Historical development STOU, 14 June 2014 Historical development MCGAquino 4

Historical development STOU, 14 June 2014 Historical development 1967 ASEAN was formed 2015 1995 AFAS MCGAquino 5

ASEAN FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT ON SERVICES (AFAS) STOU, 14 June 2014 ASEAN FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT ON SERVICES (AFAS) Signed on December 15, 1995 (Article V) “Each Member State may recognize the education or experience obtained, requirements met, or licenses or certifications granted in another Member State, for the purpose of licensing or certification of suppliers. Such recognition may be based upon an agreement or arrangement with the Member State concerned or may be accorded autonomously.” MCGAquino 6

Historical development STOU, 14 June 2014 Historical development 1967 ASEAN was formed 1997 ASEAN Vision 2020 2015 1995 AFAS MCGAquino 7

ASEAN VISION 2020 Signed on June 14, 1997 STOU, 14 June 2014 ASEAN VISION 2020 Signed on June 14, 1997 Creation of a stable, prosperous and highly competitive ASEAN Economic Region Free flow of goods, services and investments Equitable economic development and reduced poverty and socio-economic disparities Enhanced political, economic and social stability MCGAquino 8

Historical development STOU, 14 June 2014 Historical development 1967 ASEAN was formed 1997 ASEAN Vision 2020 2015 1995 AFAS 2003 ASEAN Community MCGAquino 9

ASEAN Community Pillars Aims ASEAN Political –Security Community aim to ensure that countries in the region live at peace with one another and with the world in a just, democratic and harmonious environment ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community aims to contribute to realizing an ASEAN Community that is people-oriented and socially responsible with a view to achieving enduring solidarity and unity among the peoples and Member States of ASEAN ASEAN Economic Community a single market and production base, a highly competitive economic region, a region of equitable economic development, a region fully integrated into the global economy.

Accelerate ASEAN Community 2015 STOU, 14 June 2014 Historical development 1967 ASEAN was formed 1997 ASEAN Vision 2020 2007 Accelerate ASEAN Community 2015 2015 1995 AFAS 2003 ASEAN Community MCGAquino 11

Accelerate ASEAN Community 2015 Primary reason for acceleration to reinforce ASEAN’s centrality and to ensure that ASEAN remains as the driving force in drawing the continuously evolving regional architecture

Accelerate ASEAN Community 2015 STOU, 14 June 2014 Historical development 1967 ASEAN was formed 1997 ASEAN Vision 2020 2007 Accelerate ASEAN Community 2015 2015 2008 ASEAN Charter 1995 AFAS 2003 ASEAN Community MCGAquino 13

ASEAN Charter provided legal status and institutional framework for ASEAN codifies ASEAN norms, rules and values; sets clear targets for ASEAN; and presents accountability and compliance legally binding agreement among the 10 ASEAN Member States Was registered with the Secretariat of the United Nations, pursuant to Article 102, Paragraph 1 of the Charter of the United Nations

Historical development STOU, 14 June 2014 Historical development 1967 ASEAN was formed 1997 ASEAN Vision 2020 2007 Accelerate ASEAN Community 2015 2005 - 2012 Completed some ASEAN MRAs 2015 2008 ASEAN Charter 1995 AFAS 2003 ASEAN Community MCGAquino 15

MRAs Mutual Recognition Arrangements STOU, 14 June 2014 MRAs Mutual Recognition Arrangements arrangements between two or more parties to mutually recognize or accept some or all aspects of one another’s conformity with assessment results Professionals refers to a natural person who holds the nationality of an ASEAN Member State certified by the Professional Board; MCGAquino 16

SMI Understanding Implication of ASEAN MRA for Tourism Professional ASEAN SECTORAL INTEGRATION PROTOCOL FOR TOURISM Signed on November 29, 2004 (Articles 1 and 2) Spell out measures (roadmap) on a priority basis to enable the progressive, expeditious and systematic integration of the tourism sector. ASEAN MRA on Tourism Professionals Awareness Seminar DOT, TESDA, TIBFI 17

SMI Understanding Implication of ASEAN MRA for Tourism Professional MUTUAL RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS Signed on October 7, 2003 Completion of Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) in major professional services by 2008 ASEAN MRA on Tourism Professionals Awareness Seminar DOT, TESDA, TIBFI 18

SMI Understanding Implication of ASEAN MRA for Tourism Professional Historical development 1998 ASEAN Cooperation on Tourism 1967 ASEAN was formed 2003 ASEAN Community 2015 1995 AFAS 1997 ASEAN Vision 2020 2002 ATA 2004 ASEAN Sectoral Integration Protocol For Tourism 2007 Accelerate AEC to 2015 ASEAN MRA on Tourism Professionals Awareness Seminar DOT, TESDA, TIBFI 19

SMI Understanding Implication of ASEAN MRA for Tourism Professional ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ASEAN COMMUNITY BY 2015 Signed in 2007 (Cebu) “ Accelerate the establishment of an ASEAN Community by 2015 along the lines of ASEAN Vision 2020...” ASEAN MRA on Tourism Professionals Awareness Seminar DOT, TESDA, TIBFI 20

SMI Understanding Implication of ASEAN MRA for Tourism Professional Historical development Accountancy Services Architectural Services Medical Practitioners Nursing Services Electronic and Electrical Equipment Preamble Dental Practitioners Engineering Services 1998 ASEAN Cooperation on Tourism 1967 ASEAN was formed 2003 ASEAN Community 2008 Completed some ASEAN MRAs 2015 1995 AFAS 1997 ASEAN Vision 2020 2002 ATA 2004 ASEAN Sectoral Integration Protocol For Tourism ASEAN MRA on Tourism Professionals Awareness Seminar DOT, TESDA, TIBFI 21

Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) Date 1. Engineering Services Dec 2005 2. Electronic and Electrical Equipment Preamble Dec 205 3. Nursing Services Dec 2006 4. Architecture and Surveying Services Nov 2007 5. Dental Practitioners Aug 2008 6. Medical Practitioners 7. Accountancy Feb 2009 8. Tourism Nov 2012

SMI Understanding Implication of ASEAN MRA for Tourism Professional Historical development 1998 ASEAN Cooperation on Tourism 2008 Completed some ASEAN MRAs 1967 ASEAN was formed 2003 ASEAN Community 2015 1997 ASEAN Vision 2020 1995 AFAS 2002 ATA 2004 ASEAN Sectoral Integration Protocol For Tourism 2007 Accelerate AEC to 2015 2009 ….2013 ASEAN MRA for Tourism Professionals Thailand signed in 2012 Master Trainer/Assessor training in Bali Toolbox in Housekeeping Toolbox in FB, Food Production, Front Office ASEAN MRA on Tourism Professionals Awareness Seminar DOT, TESDA, TIBFI 23

MRA flow-chart Mobility Recognition Education Training Experience Certificates Licenses

Qualification Levels Country levels Philippines 8 Thailand 9 Malaysia Indonesia Brunei Cambodia ASEAN

Recognition and Eligibility of Foreign Professional in the PH In possession of a professional qualification Valid professional registration and current practicing certificate/license Has been in active practice for: Dentistry: 5 years Medicine: 5 years Nursing: 3 years

Recognition and Eligibility of Foreign Professional in the PH In compliance with Country Professional Degree requirements Certified by Professional Regulatory Authority of not having violated any professional or ethical standards Has declared that there is no pending investigation or legal proceeding A foreign professional who satisfies all the conditions shall be recognized as qualified to practice in the Host Country

Crucial Factors for MRA Implementation Existence of Professional Certification Board Existence of Professional Board National Laws and Regulations that would hinder implementation of MRA Alignment of National Qualification Framework with ASEAN Collaboration among government, industry and training institutions English Language Availability of training institutions

11th LPU Manila Guidance Counseling Seminar Historical development 1998 ASEAN Cooperation on Tourism 1967 ASEAN was formed 2003 ASEAN Community 2005 - 2012 Completed ASEAN MRA for TP 2008 Completed some ASEAN MRAs 2015 1997 ASEAN Vision 2020 1995 AFAS 2002 ATA 2004 ASEAN Sectoral Integration Protocol For Tourism 2007 Accelerate AEC to 2015 2012-2015 ASEAN Masters for other Labor Divisions Philippine Masters Review of TRs for alignment ATPRS 30 by: MCGAquino

Some Notes ASEAN ≠ Asia 10 countries vs 48 countries Timor Leste has indicated interest to join ASEAN group ASEAN 2015 = ASEAN 2015 Integration ≠ ASEAN Economic Community ASEAN + 3 or APT China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea ASEAN + 6 APT plus India, Australia and New Zealand The year 2015 12 months, from January 1 to December 31