RICE-Greater Luzon Regional Innovation Conference on Education My World, My Philippine, My Province: Moving Towards the Post 2015 Regional

Education Agenda Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP-Sta. Mesa, Manila) Bulwagan Balagtas, April 27, 2013 OBJECTIVES 1. Deepen awareness concerning the progress of the education Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Education for All Goals (EFA) to 2015 and beyond in the regions. 2. Develop a clear understanding of UNESCOs mission and vision in the light of Education for All (EFA) trusts on educational innovation in the region. 3. Promote volunteerism as tool in bringing the gaps of educational reforms in theory and practice through existing partner institutions like Go Ahon Pilipinas and EDSA People Power Commission. 4. Increase the membership of NAUCP in the region by orienting the participants about UNESCO, UNESCO Clubs accreditation procedures and the benefits of becoming an accredited UNESCO Club. PARTICIPANTS The Regional Innovation Conference on Education (RICE2013) will gather a minimum one hundred to three hundred educational leaders, researcher, policy-makers, pioneering practitioners, youth leaders and industry-experts from the cross-section of the region to foster new partnership and develop innovative solutions to provide a community-based approach in the post 2015 education MDG and EFA goals. REGISTRATION To reserve a slot please accomplish this REGISTRATION FORM and send the files to riceunescoclubs@gmail.com & aguilarjennifor@yahoo.com with RICE 2013-Greater Luzon Area as the subject title. For inquiry please contact Mr. Gio Paolo Espital, NAUCPExecutive Director at (632) 2080785, (632)9228405258 or Dr. Jennifor Aguilar at 09228959100. LIABILITY The RICE Secretariat and Organizers accept no responsibility for any damage or injury to persons or property during the conference. Participants are advised to take care of their belongings. Contact the following numbers for urgent and emergency situation RICE Secretariat +639228405258 | +639158445520

PROGRAM & AGENDA 7:00-8:00 Exhibits 8:00-9:00 Opening Program Registration of Participants Opening Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement Photo

Welcome Messages

Hon. Alfredo Lim Mayor, City of Manila Dr. President, Polytechnic Philippines (PUP-

University of the Sta. Mesa) Keynote Speech Closing Message

Dr. Jennifor Aguilar Convenor, RICE-Greater Luzon Area

9:00-10:00 Plenary Session 1 - Assessing Regional MDG & EFA Goals towards 2015 Dr. Catherine Q. Castaneda Regional Directors, CHED Ms. Nenuca E. Tangonan Regional Directors, TESDA Dr. Emmanuel I. Maninang Regional Directors, DEPED Atty. Alan M. Macaraya, CEO III Regional Directors, DOLE

10:30-11:30 Break 11:30-12:30 Plenary Session 2 - The Role of UNESCO Clubs in the Post-2015 EFA & Education-MDG Prof. Serafin A. Arviola Jr. Chairman of the Board, National Association of UNESCO Clubs in the Philippines (NAUCP) 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-3:00 through Plenary Session 3 - Revitalizing Educational Innovations Volunteerism Mr. Gery Bricenio President, NAUCP & Founder, Go-Ahon Pilipinas Mr. Shierwin Halili-Taay Executive Director, National Youth Commission Break

3:00-3:30

3:30-5:00 Plenary Session 3- Legislating Educational Innovations: Advocating Reformed Education Agenda for the Midterm Elections Mr. Benjo Basas First Nominee, Ating Guro Partlylist Congressman Sonny Angara Chairman, House Committee on Higher Education Mr. Bam Aquino President, HapiNoy Microventures 7:00-8:00 Dinner

8:00-10:00 Solidarity Night Day 2: April 21, 2013 7:00-8:00 Breakfast

8:00-12:00 City Tour 12:00-2:00 Lunch and Check-out RICE CARAVAN

Region 1 RICE-Ilocos University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur c/o UNP Volunteer Corps and UNP-FBAS May 2 & 3, 2013 Contact: Fatima Rocamora 091560973

Region 2 RICE-Cagayan Valley Mere Madeline Hall, St. Paul University, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Valley c/o Paulinian Volunteers for Community Development April 18, 2013 Contact: Nelson Gacutan: 09261361989

NCR, Region 3 & 4 RICE-Greater Luzon Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP-Sta. Mesa, Manila) Bulwagan Balagtas c/o PUP-Damlay QC Campus April 27, 2013 Contact: Dr. Jennifor Aguilar-09228959100 Region 5 RICE-Bicol Hotel Venezia, Legazpi City, Albay c/o Bicol University UNESCO Club April 20-21, 2013 Contact: Jonathan Jaime Guerrero - 09175928610

Region 6-8 RICE-Visayas Cebu Institute of Technology, Cebu City c/o CIT-Industrial Engineering Council May 4, 2013 Contact: Alein Navares - 09159059058 Region 11 & 12 RICE-Central Mindanao Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City May 24, 2013 c/o Ateneo International Studies Students Organization Contact: Stephen Visitacion 09228600424 Region 10 & 13 RICE-Northeastern Mindanao University Convention Center, Central Mindanao University University Town, Musuan, Bukidnon April 15, 2013 c/o CMU Supreme Student Council Contact: Grant Amoncio-09165868491 Region 9 & ARMM RICE-Western Mindanao Western Mindanao State University, Zamboanga City April 29, 2013 c/o WMSU Peace Mediators Club Contact: Rayan Cabangcala-09173211026