WOW! That was amazing. LVE hit a milestone last night in the Philippines with the graduation ceremony attended by 97, 4th-year Values students. The Camiguin State College has accepted a further two years of the same DFT Level One Course as part of the curriculum for students who will all be working in the future with the DoE throughout the Philippines. (There are currently 20,000 Values teachers in the Philippines school system).
Mabuhay! Greetings from the Pearl of the Orient the Philippines!
In a celebration of commitment to holistic education, the Living Values Education Distance Facilitator Training Level 1 Completion Ceremony took place early March 2024. The event, graced by esteemed personalities in the education sector, marked a significant milestone in the journey towards fostering values-based learning environments.
Attended by Mr. Roger Miles, the ALIVE ITC Director, alongside Mr. Brian Bantilan, the LVE Philippine Focal Point, and Ms. Elizabeth Diasnes, an esteemed LVE Facilitator, the ceremony radiated enthusiasm and dedication towards the principles of Living Values Education. Including Dr. Macario B. Oclarit, the College President of CPSC, and Dr. Nena B. Siaboc, the Vice President of Academic Affairs, whose presence underscored the institution's unwavering support for initiatives promoting holistic student development.
Professor Juvy Agbayani, also graced the occasion, sharing the Memorandum of Understanding. Alongside her were fourth-year teaching interns, eager to imbibe the teachings imparted during the completion ceremony into their burgeoning careers.
During the ceremony, it was the fourth-year teaching interns who received the certificates, marking the culmination of their 12-week training journey through comprehensive modules designed to instill essential values in educational practices. This acknowledgment highlighted the interns' dedication and commitment to embracing Living Values Education principles.
With the culmination of this milestone, participants embark on a journey empowered with the tools to instill essential values in their educational practices, fostering environments conducive to holistic growth and societal betterment.
As the ceremony concluded, participants departed with renewed vigor and a shared commitment to embody the principles of Living Values Education in their respective spheres, heralding a brighter future for generations to come.
We invite you to view the video on our Living Values Education YouTube channel here.
Happy to serve,
Brian U. Bantilan, M.M.
LVE Focal Point The Philippines