Keynote Speakers
Be inspired by leaders and visionaries advancing quality and access in education.
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Be inspired by leaders and visionaries advancing quality and access in education.
Philosophy of Education and Values Education Programs
College of Education, University of the Philippines
MARICRIS B. ACIDO-MUEGA, PHD is a professor of history and philosophy of education and of values education at the University of the Philippines (U.P.) College of Education. She holds degrees in PhD Educational History & Philosophy (2004), MA Philosophy (1998), BA Philosophy (1994), and has finished coursework for the Diploma in Early Childhood Development (Family Life and Community Development)
from the University of the Philippines Diliman.
She also earned a certificate in Ethics Teaching - LICET,
Chennai India, under the UNESCO Bangkok (2015), and a certificate in Philosophy for Children facilitation
from the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children in Montclair State University, USA
(July-August 2022). She was a Fulbright Senior Lecturing & Research Fellow at the School of Education,
Indiana University Southeast, USA (2008), was part of the UNESCO Youth & Sustainable Futures (2015),
and is a member of the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society (Philippines Chapter) and the Pi
Kappa Phi Honor Society. She also currently serves as member of the U.P. Diliman Office for Student
Ethics, under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and is executive director of the
Philosophy of Education and Values Education Society, Inc. (PAVESOC, Inc.).
She has extensive experience
in capacity building and research in education and has actively pursued collaborative work on the ground
with various stakeholders and schools across the country and overseas.
At the BEQA PH 2025 Conference, she will share her insights on “Strengthening Values, Cooperation, and High-Quality Outcomes in Educational Workplaces,” advocating for ethical leadership and collective responsibility in creating nurturing and excellence-driven learning environments.
City Councilor, Fifth District of Quezon City
Hon. Alfred Vargas is a staunch advocate for accessible and quality education, currently serving as City Councilor of Quezon City’s Fifth District. With a deep commitment to empowering communities through learning, he has authored and supported key legislation that strengthens local education systems, promotes child welfare, and advances inclusive learning opportunities.
Councilor Vargas believes that education is the foundation of lasting progress and continues to champion programs that support students, teachers, and schools across his district. His work reflects a vision of a just and educated society where every learner is given a fair chance to thrive.
Senior Administrative Assistant
Office of Curriculum Development and Instruction
University of the East
Mr. John Israel Cunanan is a licensed professional teacher and a passionate advocate for curriculum innovation and research-based instruction. As Senior Administrative Assistant at the University of the East’s Office of Curriculum Development and Instruction, he works at the forefront of educational planning and pedagogical advancement.
At the BEQA PH 2025 Conference, he will present “Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation: Utilizing the Question Formulation Technique as a Catalyst for Your School's Action Research Agenda,” highlighting how critical inquiry and structured questioning can drive meaningful change in schools through action research.