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NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Reimagining Early Childhood Education: Inclusive, Digital, and Resilient Futures

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Date: December 1 - 2, 2025
Venue: Manila or Mandaluyong

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Overview

This national conference will bring together early childhood educators to explore new ways of teaching young children in today’s changing world. The sessions will focus on building inclusive learning spaces, using digital tools wisely, and helping schools stay strong during crises. Educators will learn how to support every child’s development by using child-centered and culturally relevant practices. The event aims to shape a future where all children in the Philippines have access to quality early education that prepares them for life.

Program

DAY 1 (December 1)

Registration (8:00 - 9:00)

Opening Remarks (9:00 - 9:10)

Mr. Danilo M. Padilla (confirmed)
Vice President for Partnership and Development
Institute for Global Education Exchange and Internship

Special Message (9:10 - 9:40)

Hon. Maki Katsuno-Hayashikawa (confirmed)
Director
UNESCO Office in Jakarta and UNESCO Representative in Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, the Philippines and Timor-Leste.

Photo Opportunity (9:40 - 10:00)

Plenary Speaker 1 (10:00 - 10:40)

Dr. Sheldon Shaeffer (confirmed)
Chair
Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC)

 
Topic: The Global Trends and Innovation in Early Childhood Education

Coffee Break (10:40 - 11:00)

Plenary Speaker 2 (11:00 - 12:00)

Cong. Roman T. Romulo (tentative)
District Representative
Pasig City

 
Topic: Holistic Development and Policy Directions in ECE

Open Forum (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch (12:30 - 14:00)

Plenary Speaker 3 (14:00 - 15:00)

Ms. Cinderella Cruz Victorina, MASpED (confirmed)
President and CEO
Mulberry International


Topic: Strategies in Teaching Reading for Early Learners

Open Forum (15:00 - 15:30)

Plenary Speaker 4 (15:30 - 16:30)

Dr. Aurorita T. Roldan (tentative)
Former Dean
UP College of Home Economics
Department of Family Life and Child Development


Topic: Responsive Pedagogies for Diverse Learners

Open Forum and Closing (16:30 - 17:00)

Closing (17:00 - 17:15)

DAY 2 (December 2)

Registration (8:00 - 9:00)

Special Message (9:00 - 9:30)

Hon. Akihiro Fushimi (Confirmed)
Chief of Education
UNICEF Philippines

Photo Opportunity (9:30 - 10:00)

Plenary 5 (10:00 -11:00)

Dr. Teresita Grafilo Inciong (tentative)
Executive Director
Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Council in the Philippines

 
Topic: Early Childhood Education in the Philippines and Beyond

Open Forum (11:00 - 11:30)

Lunch (11:30 - 13:00)

Plenary 6 (13:00 - 14:00)

Dr. Blesilda A. Rios (tentative)
Co-founder
Center for Early Childhood Care and Development

 
Topic: Nurturing Foundations: Strengthening Parenting and Family Support for Early Childhood Development

Open Forum (14:00 - 14:30)

Plenary 7 (14:30 - 15:30)

H.E Vico Sotto (tentative)
Mayor
City of Pasig

 
Topic: Pasig City's Trailblazing Approach: Innovation in Early Childhood Education under Mayor Vico Sotto

Open Forum (15:30 - 16:00)

Closing Remarks (16:00 - 16:30)

H.E. Rex Gatchalian (tentative)
Secretary
Department of Social Welfare and Development

Distribution of Certificates and Photo Opportunity (16:30 - 17:00)

Egress (17:00 - 18:00)

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About The Speakers

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Danilo M. Padilla

Vice President for Partnership and Development
Institute for Global Education Exchange and Internship (IGEEI)

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Dr. Sheldon Shaeffer

Chair
Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC)

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Hon. Maki Katusno-Hayashikawa

Director
UNESCO Office in Jakarta and
UNESCO Representative in Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, the Philippines and Timor-Leste

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Cong. Roman T. Romulo

District Representative
Pasig City

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Hon. Akihiro Fushimi

Chief of Education

UNICEF Philippines

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Dr. Blesilda A. Rios

Co-founder
Center for Early Childhood Care and Development

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Dr. Teresit Grafilo Inciong

Vice President for Partnership and Development
Institute for Global Education Exchange and Internship (IGEEI)

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H.E Vico Sotto

Mayor
City of Pasig

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H.E. Rex Gatchalian

Secretary
Department of Social Welfare and Development

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Ms. Cinderella Cruz Victorina, MASpED

President and CEO
MapleBear Canadian School

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Dr. Aurorita T. Roldan

Former Dean
UP College of Home Economics
Department of Family Life and Child Development

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