GCED Academy Launches Phase 2 of Workshop Series on Global Citizenship

The Bicol University Center for Teaching Excellence (BU CTE) launched Phase 2 of the GCED Academy Workshop Series on Global Citizenship Education (GCED) on May 19, 2025, at the BUCE Demonstration Hall, Legazpi City. With the theme “Living Our Shared Humanity: Celebrating Global Citizenship through International Days,” the event aimed to strengthen awareness and active engagement in GCED among students and educators.

The program began with welcome remarks from Dr. Rebecca Rosario O. Bercasio, Director of BU CTE, and an overview of the activity presented by Ms. Jean Mae N. Loremia, Research Assistant of the BU-NCBUCP Research Project. Mr. Ronel M. Villanueva, Associate Professor I at BUCE, was also present to show support.

Two workshops were conducted. The first, in celebration of the International Day of Education, was led by Ms. Marinel A. Dugan of Sorsogon National High School and focused on inclusive, sustainable education. The second, in observance of International Mother Language Day, was facilitated by Ms. Mary Grace Endaya of Southern Luzon State University – Judge Guillermo Eleazar Campus. She emphasized linguistic diversity and taught participants how to write in Baybayin to appreciate indigenous scripts.

Participants engaged in discussions, reflections, and the creation of advocacy materials that promote solidarity, diversity, and global citizenship values. The activity is a joint initiative with LEAD-GCED and the GCED Cooperation Centre (GCC) Philippines, demonstrating a continued commitment to inclusive and globally minded education.

The event concluded with closing remarks by Ms. Theresa M. Rañeses, Associate Professor I at BUCE, who encouraged sustained involvement in GCED. The program was hosted and moderated by Toni B. Barnedo, Research Assistant at BU CTE.