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National Conference on Values and Religious Education
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Conference Goals:
Strengthen religious and values-based education in the digital age..
- Integrate faith and ethics into AI-driven learning
- Address global crises (climate change, inequality, conflict) through curriculum innovation
- For resilient, service-oriented Filipino youth
Theme
“From Information to Formation: Reimagining Values Education and Religious Education in the AI Age”
Meet our Speakers
Day 1
 Keynote AddressDr. Niño D. NaldozaAssociate Dean, Philippine Normal University
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 Plenary 1Dr. Philip L. FuentesFaculty, University of Santo Tomas | |
Plenary 2Dr. Amabel T. SiasonFaculty, West Visayas State University | |
 Plenary 3Prof. Brian U. BantilanFaculty, Philippines Science High School- Central Mindanao Campus | |
 Plenary 4Dr. Rouel L. RamirezFaculty, University of La Salette-Isabela | |
Program
Master of Ceremonies DOMINGO ALARCON, JR. De La Salle University – Dasmariñas | |
| 8:00 AM | Conference Prelude and Reminders Opening Prayer and National Anthem Presentation of Participants
Welcome Remarks DR. CHRISTIAN GEORGE C. FRANCISCO Provost, De La Salle University – Dasmariñas
Introduction to the Keynote Speaker DR. JOSE ARVIN I. GACELO Dean, College of Education, De La Salle University – Dasmariñas
Keynote Address DR. NIÑO D. NALDOZA Associate Dean, Philippine Normal University |
Morning Plenary Sessions VALUES AND FAITH ENGAGEMENT WITH AI AND THE DIGITAL AGE | |
| 9:00 AM | Plenary Session 1 The Church’s Response to Emerging Technologies DR. PHILIP L. FUENTES (University of Santo Tomas)
Plenary Session 2 Values Education Amid Rapid Technological Change DR. AMABEL T. SIASON (West Visayas State University)
Plenary Session 3 Understanding the Promises and Risks of AI in Values Education: Teacher as the Ethical Compass Prof. BRIAN U. BANTILAN (Philippine Science High School – Central Mindanao Campus)
Plenary Session 4 Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization in Religious Education: Rethinking Pedagogy for the Twenty-First Century DR. ROUEL L. RAMIREZ (University of La Salette – Isabela) |
Afternoon Plenary Sessions HUMAN VALUES AND AUTHENTIC EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE | |
| 1:00 - 5:00 PM | Breakout Rooms: Papers on Values Education Breakout Rooms: Papers on Religious Education |
Meet our Speakers
Day 2
 Plenary 5Dr. Constantino T. BallenaFaculty, De La Salle University - Dasmarinas | ||
Plenary 6Prof. Elanor O. BayatenFaculty, Philippine Normal University | ||
Panel Discussion
Plenary 7 | ||
 Dr. Randy N. TallorinDivision of Balanga City | ||
 Mr. Randolph G. CatungalBulacan State University | ||
 Ms. Anna Carmela G. SalvadorUniversity of St. La Salle - Bacolod | ||
 Ms. Ma. Eliza D. MapanooUniversity of Perpetual Help JONELTA - Binan City | ||
 Plenary 8Dr. Jonald Justin U. ItugotCEO, Cerebro | ||
 Plenary 9Dr. Esteban T. Salibay, Jr.Faculty, De La Salle University - Dasmarinas
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 Plenary 10Br. Normandy C. Dujunco FSCFaculty, De La Salle University - Dasmarinas
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Program
Master of Ceremonies DR. MARCO PAOLO P. DIGO Lyceum of the Philippines University (Cavite Campus) | |
| 8:00 AM | Morning Prayer PASTOR SONNY BOY JUANE (Philippine Missionary Fellowship, Inc. Laurel, Batangas)
Day 1 RECAP Mr. ARVIE IGNACIO (Colegio San Agustin) |
Morning Plenary Sessions EDUCATOR READINESS FOR ETHICAL AND COMPASSIONATE TEACHING | |
| 8:30 AM | Plenary Session 5 AI Literacy for Values and Religious Educators DR. CONSTANTINO T. BALLENA (DLSU-Dasmariñas)
Plenary Session 6 Teaching Values in the Digital Age: Experiences of GMRC Teachers with Modern Learners Prof. ELANOR O. BAYTEN (PNU-Manila)
Plenary Session 7 GMRC Teaching as a Calling: Narratives of a Values Education Teacher (Panel Discussion) Dr. RANDY N. TALLORIN (Division of Balanga City) Mr. RANDOLPH G. CATUNGAL (Bulacan State University) Ms. ANNA CARMELA G. SALVADOR (University of St. La Salle Bacolod) Ms. MA. ELIZA D. MAPANOO – Moderator (University of Perpetual Help JONELTA – Biñan City) |
Afternoon Plenary Sessions HUMAN VALUES AND AUTHENTIC EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Master of Ceremonies MS. GEAMPH A. HATE De La Salle University - Dasmarinas | |
| 1:00 PM | Plenary Session 8 Digital Transformation in Faith Education: Practical Innovations from CEREBRO DR. JONALD JUSTINE U. ITUGOT (CEO, CEREBRO)
Plenary Session 9 Modeling Lasallian Education in Preserving the Human Touch in the Age of AI DR. ESTEBAN T. SALIBAY, (DLSU-Dasmariñas)
Plenary Session 10 The Future of Education: Technology with Values BR. NORMANDY C. DUJUNCO FSC (De La Salle Brothers Philippines) |
| 4:30 PM | Words of Thanks DR. HENRY L. BERNARDO Chair, Religious Education Department De La Salle University – Dasmariñas
Conference’ Ecumenical Blessings The Imam of Masjid Al Ridwan – ISCAG Center REV. JANUARY ALPUERTO (Siliman University Divinity School) REV. FR. ASHPAUL CASTILLO (University Chaplain, DLSU-Dasmariñas) |
| 4:55PM | Final Hymns |
Call for Research Paper Presentations
Key Themes and Topics
Lived Faith Ecumenism Inculturation Cultural Studies Filipino Spirituality Inter-religious Dialogue Inlcusivity and Diversity Catholic Teaching Dynamics Interdisciplinary Collaboration | Synodality Societal Issues Values Education Religious Education Teaching Pedagogies Sociology of Religion Media Evangelization Religious Identity and Practices Technology, Media and Education |
Important Dates:
October 18 - Abstract Submission Deadline
November 2 - Acceptance Notification
November 6 - Parallel Paper Presentation
Registration
Early Bird Rate up to October 31, 2026 | Category | Regular Rate |
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Php 800.00 | Professional | Php 1,000.00 |
Php 400.00 | Student | Php 500.00 |
Contact Information
Religious Education Department
 | Room 104, Felipe Calderon Hall, De La Salle University – Dasmariñas Brgy. Fatima 1, Dasmariñas, City, Cavite, Philippines, 4115 |
 | coesecretary@dlsud.edu.ph | coed@dlsud.edu.ph |
 | Cavite Line: +63 (46) 481.1900 Manila Line: +63 (2) 8779.5180 Local: 3112 |
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