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

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

3. 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
Brunei
1995 – Vietnam
Lao & Myanmar
Cambodia
Timor Leste has indicated interest

4. Historical development
STOU, 14 June 2014
Historical development
MCGAquino 4

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

6. 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

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

8. 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

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

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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 ”
ASEAN MRA on Tourism Professionals Awareness Seminar
DOT, TESDA, TIBFI 20

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. MRA flow-chart Mobility Recognition Education Training Experience
Certificates
Licenses

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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 11th LPU Manila Guidance Counseling Seminar
Historical development
1998
ASEAN Cooperation on Tourism
1967
ASEAN was formed
2003
ASEAN Community
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
ASEAN Masters for other Labor Divisions
Philippine Masters
Review of TRs for alignment
ATPRS 30
by: MCGAquino

31. 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