RICE 2013 VISAYAS

Regional Innovation Conference on Education My World, My Philippine, My Province: Moving Towards the Post 2015 Regional Education Agenda Cebu Institute of Technology - University, Cebu City, May 4, 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) thrusts 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 of one hundred to three hundred educational leaders, researchers, 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 FEE A registration fee shall be collected and is inclusive of program materials, meals for the duration of the conference only (two snacks and one lunch). Airfare shall be shouldered by the participants or by their agency/institution. Additional payment of Php 500.00 to join the optional tour the following day which includes lunch and snack. Checks should be made payable to National Association of UNESCO Clubs in the Philippines, Inc. or payments deposited at the Banco De Oro-SM Manila Branch with Account No. 0004-70592567 . Please accomplish this REGISTRATION FORM, scan the DEPOSIT SLIP and send the files (Registration Form and Scanned Deposit Slip) via e-mail to rice2013visayas@gmail.com AND riceunescoclubs@gmail.com with RICE 2013 Visayas FINAL as the subject title. For inquiry please contact NAUCP External Vice President and Visayas Lead Convener Prof. Alein Navares 0923-1806336 or 0915-9059058 or Mr. Gio Paolo Espital, NAUCP-Executive Director at (632) 2080785, (632)9228405258. A registration fee shall be collected and is inclusive of program materials, meals for the duration of the conference only (two snacks and one lunch). Airfare shall be shouldered by the participants or by their agency/institution. Fees are as follows: Registration Period UNESCO Club Members up to April 20, 2013 after April 20, 2013 UNESCO Club Members Php 375.00 Php 525.00 Non-

Php 500.00 Php 700.00

IMPORTANT: If you paid by depositing directly to the NAUCP Bank Account, DO NOT forget to bring your deposit slip as proof of payment upon registration on the day of the conference. You may also scan the deposit slip and send it together with this confirmation

slip via e-mail. Otherwise, your claim to payment will not be accepted. It is the responsibility of the delegates to ensure that the organizers receive the full payment of the registration fee without any deduction for bank charges. Your registration is only completed upon full payment of the registration fee. Please note that discounts are only applicable for full payment transaction prior to the conference. In case you are unable to attend the conference, request for cancellation or substitution must be received in writing by the National Association of UNESCO Clubs in the Philippines or email us at least 14 days prior to the start of the Conference . Approved requests will be charged 25% of the registration fee for cancellation/service fee. Request for cancellation made less than 14 days before the conference will not be refunded . 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 +63923-1806336 | +63932-3016041 | +63933-2344842

PROGRAM & AGENDA 7:00-8:00 8:30-9:15 Registration of Participants Opening Program Welcome Messages Solidarity Message Valencia Hon. Michael Rama Mayor, City of Cebu Atty. Corazon EvangelistaVice President for Academic Affairs Cebu Institute of Technology - University Keynote Speech Prof. Serafin A. Arviola Jr. Chairman of the Board, NAUCP

9:15-10:15 Plenary Session 1: Assessing Regional MDG & EFA Goals towards 2015 Dr. Carmelita T. Dulangon - Regional Director, DEPED VII The Current State of Primary Education: MDG2 / EFA and K-12 Dr. Amelia A. Biglete - Regional Director, CHED VII The Challenges in Higher Education: Now and Beyond 2015 10:15-10:45 Working Break / Networking 10:15-11:15 Workshop 1: Establishing the Common Ground: Highlighting the Challenges in the Education System of My Region 11:15-12:00 Clubs Plenary Session 2: The Role of UNESCO and UNESCO in the Post-2015 EFA & Education-MDG

Ms. Zenaida T. Domingo Director for UNESCO Southeast Asia Center for Lifelong Learning on Sustainable Development EFA & Education MDG: Cornerstones of High Priority Domain of UNESCO Mr. Stephen Christian C. Visitacion - Public Relations Officer, NAUCP UNESCO Club Accreditation Process and Guidelines 12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00-3:30

Plenary Session 3: Revitalizing Educational Innovations: Insights and Advocacies for Reformed Education Agenda

Mr. Shierwin Halili-Taay Executive Director, National Youth Commission Government Agenda on the Education of the Youth Mr. Virgilio V. Dolina Jr. NAUCP Secretary General; YEP Program Director The Future We Want, a Better World through Human Rights Education Mr. Rolando Villamero Jr. Member, UN Global Education First Initiative Youth Advocacy Group Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities: Its Status in the Present Education System in Negros Oriental, Philippines Engr. Nestor Archival Proprietor, NA Systems Inc. and Yahoo! PH Pitong Pinoy Peoples Choice Awardee 3Ps of Education for Sustainable Development: Raising Eco-Warriors Amongst Us Mr. Joel Yu IT Skills in a High-Velocity Knowledge Society: Fuelling the Engine of the Future Mr. Paolo Benigno Bam Aquino IV President, HapiNoy Microventures Filipreneurship: Educating and Nurturing the Young Filipino Social Entrepreneurs 3:30-4:00 Working Break / Networking 3:30 5:30 Workshop 2: Exploring the Common Ground: Highlighting the Action Points in My Spheres of Influence Closing Message Engr. Alein B. Navares RICE 2013 Visayas Lead Convener Masters of Ceremony AM: Engr. Alein B. Navares - NAUCP External Vice President & CIT University IE Dept. Chair PM: Mr. Stephen Christian C. Visitacion NAUCP Public Relations Officer Day 2: May 5, 2013 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 RICE-Cagayan Valley Mere Madeline Hall, St. Paul University, Tuguegarao City, 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 RICE-Bicol Hotel Venezia, Legazpi City, Albay c/o Bicol University UNESCO Club April 20-21, 2013 Contact: Jonathan Jaime Guerrero - 09175928610 RICE-Visayas Cebu Institute of Technology - University, Cebu City c/o CIT-Industrial Engineering Council May 4, 2013 Contact: Alein Navares 09159059058 or 09231806336 RICE-Central Mindanao Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City May 24, 2013 c/o Ateneo International Studies Students Organization Contact: Stephen Visitacion 09228600424 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 RICE-Western Mindanao Western Mindanao State University, Zamboanga City April 29, 2013 c/o WMSU Peace Mediators Club Contact: Ryan Cabangcala-09173211026

Region 2 Cagayan Valley

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Region 9 & ARMM