This paper aims to provide background information on the state of competency certification for agricultural workers in selected countries in the region. Largely drawn from secondary data available in public domain, it offers a food for thought in the discussions and debates during the 9-10 May 2018 workshop to be held in SEARCA Headquarters, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines to consider and draw out possible recommendations that can be elevated to the 4th SEA-TVET HOM to be hosted by TESDA and to be held in the Philippines in September 2018.