Congress Forum Theme
"Synergy in Education: A Collaborative Forum on Curriculum, Policy Alignment, and Research-Based Reform"
Date: June 25, 2026
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Venue: 18th Floor Natividad Fajardo Auditorium, Andrew Gonzalez Hall, De La Salle University
This multi-agency forum brings together teachers and education leaders from different educational sectors and agencies to engage in a structured dialogue on curriculum transitions, policy coherence, and the transformative role of research in Philippine education. The forum will focus on research mentorship as a critical mechanism for developing educators' and researchers' capacity to generate evidence-based insights that inform curriculum design, pedagogical innovation, and institutional reform.
By integrating research mentorship with policy and curriculum discussions, the forum seeks to cultivate a culture of inquiry, innovation, and evidence-based practice, empowering educators and institutions to implement reforms that respond to current and future educational challenges. Furthermore, the forum envisions a synergistic approach to education by bridging sectors, strengthening partnerships, and advancing reforms that are guided by research and sustained by mentorship.
Congress Forum Program
Admission/Registration
Natividad Fajardo Auditorium Lobby
12:30 – 1:00 pm
Preliminaries
1:00 – 1:05 pm
Opening Remarks
Br. Bernard S. Oca, FSC
University President
1:05 – 1:15 pm
Introduction of Panelists
Dr. Marvin A. Aquino
Congress Director
1:15 – 1:20 pm
Forum Proper
Atty. Cinderella Filipina Benitez-Jaro
Executive Director, Commission on Higher Education
Dr. Peter Marc D. Magsalin
Director IV, Bureau of Curriculum Development, Department of Education
Dr. Rhodora Angela Fernandez-Ferrer
Executive Director, Private Education Assistance Committee
Dr. Jennie V. Jocson
Executive Director, Teacher Education Council
Dr. Bernardo N. Sepeda
Regional Director, Department of Science and Technology - MIMAROPA
1:20 – 2:30 pm
Question and Answer Segment / Synthesis
Mr. Joseph Russell R. Santos
Moderator
2:30 – 2:45 pm
Awarding of Certificate of Appreciation
Dr. Christian P. Gopez
Assistant Dean for Research and Faculty Development, The Academy
Dr. Liberty S. Patiu
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business
Dr. Allelie B. Sobrevinas
Assistant Dean for Research and Advanced Studies, Carlos L. Tiu School of Economics
2:45 – 2:50 pm
Closing Remarks
Dr. Raymond Girard R. Tan
Vice President for Research and Innovation
2:50 – 2:55 pm
Concluding Segment
Congress Forum Committee
2:55 – 3:00 pm
