Event
Launch of the GEM Report on technology in education in Southeast Asia in the Philippines
The launch of the 2023 GEM Report on technology in education in Southeast Asia in the Philippines is taking place on 20 February 2025 in Quezon City, Manila.
Developed in partnership with the Southeast Asia Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), and with the contribution of EdTech Hub, the regional report on Southeast Asia covers 11 countries, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Viet Nam. Extensive background research informs the regional analysis: 9 country case-studies compiled by local research teams and independent experts; 5 thematic studies produced by SEAMEO centers on open and distance learning, technology for students with disabilities, integration of technology in teaching practices, key policies issues in ICT in education; technology in technical and vocational education and training, and 3 research inputs on ICT in education practices produced by SEAMEO affiliate members and partners.
The national launch event will be hosted by SEAMEO INNOTECH and will count with the participation of the Secretary of Education. During the event, two background papers will be presented:
- The of the Philippines prepared by the Philippine Normal University
- The by SEAMEO INNOTECH on technology in education in the Philippines
The event will be streamed from the Facebook accounts of the and
Agenda
8:50-9:00 | National anthem
9:00-9:05 | Opening remarks
- Dr Majah-Leah V. Ravago, Centre Director of SEAMEO INNOTECH
9:05-9:10 | Message from SEAMEO
- Datuk Dr. Habibah Abdul Rahim, Director of SEAMEO Secretariat to be delivered by John Arnold Siena
9:10-9:20 | Keynote message
- Sonny Angara, Secretary, Department of Education of the Philippines
9:20-9:25 | Video message from GEM Report team
- Anna Cristina D'Addio, Senior Policy Officer and Thematic Lead, UNESCO
9:25-9:35 | Launching and Ceremonial Hand-Over of the GEM Report 2023 Philippine Version
- John Arnold Sienna, Deputy Director for Programme and Development, SEAMEO Secretariat
9:35-9:40 | Official photo
9:40-9:45 | Coffee break
9:45-10:15 | Presentation of the case study of the Philippiines
- DR Bert Tuga, President, Philippine Normal University
10:15-11:40 | Panel discussion
- Elvin Ivan Uy, Executive Director, PBSP
- Edward M. Dela Rosa, Assistant Executive Director NITESD-TESDA
- Cora Mendoza, Executive Director, Excelerate Technologies, Inc.
- Dr. Reinald Pugoy, Director of the ICT Development Office, University of the Philippines Open University
Moderated by: Dr. Sherlyne Almonte-Acoste, Senior Specialist and INNOTECH Educational Research Unit Head
11:40-11:50 am | Reflections from Teachers and Learners in South East Asia (onsite and virtual)
- SEAMEO Vide presentation- Culliat High School, Quezon City
11:50-12:00 pm | Closing remarks
- Dr Ivan Anthony Henares, Secretary General UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines
