The College of Education (COED) of DLSU-D, recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as a Center of Excellence in Teacher Education, recently held the 10th Young Educators Congress.
With the theme “MATATAG at the Core: Building a Stronger Foundation for the Filipino Learners’ Future,” the one-day event featured a lecture-seminar on the MATATAG Curriculum, a quiz bee, and a demonstration teaching competition that foster camaraderie and engagement among future educators.
Dr. Jennifer A. Lopez, Director IV of the National Educators’ Academy of the Philippines, served as the guest speaker, sharing insights on the future of education and the vital role of young educators in shaping the nation’s learners.
Thirteen colleges and universities from Cavite participated in the congress, with the largest delegation coming from Western Colleges Inc.
Participating Schools:
- Adventist University of the Philippines
- Cavite State University - Silang Campus
- De La Salle University-Dasmariñas
- Emilio Aguinaldo College Cavite
- National University - Dasmariñas
- Philippine Christian University
- Rogationist College
- Southern Philippines Institute of Science and Technology
- St. Dominic College of Asia
- Technological University of the Philippines – Cavite
- UNIDA Christian Colleges
- University of Perpetual Help System - Jonelta GMA Campus
Winners of the Demonstration Teaching Competition:
- Champion: Western Colleges Inc.
- Student: Allyah Jherrel Matro
- Coach: Dr. Rita Diloy
- Second Place: Southern Philippines Institute of Science and Technology
- Student: Junmark Daradar
- Coach: Deborah Sobrepeña
- Third Place: Cavite State University – Silang Campus
- Student: Althea Mary Ann Oway
- Coach: Rosemarie Pragacha
Winners of the Quiz Bee:
- Champion: Adventist University of the Philippines
- Contestants: Rebekah Dawn Infante, Kyla Shayne Rivera, Felicity Duane Licayan
- Coach: Cecilia Florendo Roma
- Second Place: Technological University of the Philippines
- Contestants: Miki Abreu, Michael Angelo Salazar, Josh Lance Salde
- Coach: Zaldy Ronquillo
- Third Place: Southern Philippines Institute of Science and Technology
- Student: Sheanie Win Tamolin, Christian Mayuga, Angelo Belano
- Coach: Deborah Sobrepeña
The 10th Young Educators Congress continues to serve as a platform for aspiring educators to showcase their skills, broaden their knowledge, and connect with peers from across the province.