Conference Programme

Explore the sessions, speakers, and activities that shape the BEQA Ph 2025 experience

You are not just teaching for today—you are building the foundations of a future we may never see, but must always believe in. Your presence at BEQA Ph is a testament to your courage to shape change through education.

Event Details

WHEN:
Dates & Days

Day 1 - October 28, 2025 - Tuesday
Day 2 - October 29, 2025 - Wednesday
Day 3 - October 30, 2025 - Thursday

WHERE:
Venue

Swiss-belhotel Blulane | 609 Tomas Mapua St. Santa Cruz, Manila, 1003 Metro Manila

HOW MUCH?
Rates

Early Registration Fees
PHP 6,500 - For stay in participants
PHP 4,500 - For participants not staying in the conference hotel

Regular Rates
PHP 7,800 - For stay in participants
PHP 5,800 - For participants not staying in the conference hotel

BEQA PH - Day 1

October 28, 2025 - Thursday
08:00 - 09:00
OPENING, INTRODUCTION & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ALL PARTICIPANTS

PRELIMINARIES - JASPER SALANGSANG & SHARON A. GUTIERREZ

09:00 - 09:45
Strengthening Values, Cooperation, and High-Quality Outcomes in Educational Workplaces

DR. MARICRIS B. ACIDO-MUEGA
Philosophy of Education and Values Education Programs
College of Education, University of the Philippines

09:45 - 10:45
Philosophical Coaching and Mentoring in the Workplace

PhD {c} Mr. Roberto O. Cabrillas Jr.
Philosophy of Education and Values Education Programs
College of Education, University of the Philippines


10:45 - 11:45
Toward a PISA-Responsive Education: The Rules of various Education Stakeholders

Dr. Michael Arthus G. Muega
Philosophy of Education and Values Education Programs
College of Education, University of the Philippines


11:45 - 12:30
Creating a Culture of Research in Education Workplaces

John Leonard A. Burdeos
Faculty Member Philosophy of Education and Values Education Programs Division of Curriculum and Instruction College of Education University of the Philippines Diliman

12:30 - 1:30

LUNCH BREAK

1:30 - 2:30
Unlocking the Future: A Practical Guide to Foresight and Futures Thinking Methodologies

ADOLFO C. IBAYAN
Planning Officer III,
School Governance and Operations Division
Planning and Research Section, Sta. Rosa City

2:30 - 3:30
Educational subsidies and access to quality learning

DR. LOUIE C. DUTERTE, RGC, EdD
Project Development Officer V
DepEd Central Office

3:30 - 4:30
Empowering PTA Role in Family , School and Community in Strengthening Quality and Equitable Access in Education

WILLY RODRIGUEZ
President
National Parent Teacher Association

6:00 - 9:00

SOCIALIZATION

BEQA PH - Day 2

October 29, 2025 - Wednesday
09:00 - 09:30
OPENING FOR DAY2 & INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER

PRELIMINARIES - MELANI CLEOFE & JULIUS VILLAFUERTE

09:30 - 10:30

COUNCILOR ALFRED VARGAS
Fifth District, Quezon City

10:30 - 11:30
Resilience in Education through Stakeholders participation is a key role in maintaining a safe and secure learning Environment for learners and school personnel in Basic Education.

CECILIO PERALTA
Administrative Officer V Department of Education
Sites Titling Office


11:30 - 12:30
Together, Kindergarten and the ECCD Checklist empower educators, support parents, and—most importantly—ensure that every Filipino child enters formal education equipped with the necessary physical, cognitive, social, and emotional foundations for lifelong success

NANCY CALADO
QCPSTA Board of Director for Kindergarten

11:30 - 12:30
Starting Right: Understanding the Importance of Kindergarten and the ECCD Checklist

NANCY CALADO
QCPSTA Board of Director for Kindergarten

12:30 - 1:30

Lunch Break

1:30 - 2:30
Building Child-Friendly Schools vis-a-vis Child Protection Policy Implementation

MRS. ELENITA BAGONGON
Head Teacher III and Guidance In Charge
Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo High School, Quezon City

2:30 - 3:30
The Soul of Education: Beyond Intellectuality

DR. RALLY ABALON
National Director
Over the Edge Philippines, Inc.

3:30 - 4:30
Equity in Education: Impressions on Urban Issues

LEAH NOVENARIO BAUTISTA
Chief
DSWD-NCR

BEQA PH - Day 3

October 30, 2025 - Thursday
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING FOR DAY3 & INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER

PRELIMINARIES - OLIVE ALVAREZ & CHRISTIAN BARBACENA

09:10 - 12:00
Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation: Utilizing the Question Formulation Technique as a Catalyst for Your School's Action Research Agenda

MR. JOHN ISRAEL CUNANAN, LPT, MAEd
Senior Administrative Assistant
Office of Curriculum Development and Instruction
University of the East

12:00 - 1:00

LUNCH BREAK

1:00 - 3:00

VOLUNTEER/S FROM PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS/PAPER PRESENTATIONS