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NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Reimagining Early Childhood Education: Inclusive, Digital, and Resilient Futures

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)

About The Speakers

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

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

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

Cong. Roman T. Romulo
District Representative
Pasig City

Hon. Akihiro Fushimi
Chief of Education
UNICEF Philippines

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

Dr. Teresit Grafilo Inciong
Vice President for Partnership and Development
Institute for Global Education Exchange and Internship (IGEEI)

H.E Vico Sotto
Mayor
City of Pasig

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

Ms. Cinderella Cruz Victorina, MASpED
President and CEO
MapleBear Canadian School

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