October 24, 2020 – The World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) Philippines Chapter held this year’s general assembly bannering the theme: “Education in the New Normal: Ways Forward.” The said event marked the first time that the program was held virtually. Over 200 officers and members (professionals and students) participated in the virtual convergence via zoom and was streamed live in the organization’s official Facebook page.

The virtual assembly highlighted the keynote address of Sr. Merceditas Ang, SPC (President, St. Paul University Philippines) on “Education in the New Normal: Ways Forward,” lecture of Dr. Brenda Fortun (Washington, USA) on “Thriving at Home with Mental Soundness,” presentation of Mrs. Emerita Garon (Past President, WCCI Philippines Chapter) on the “Updates on WCCI 50th Anniversary Celebration”, the discussion of Dr. Teresita Pedrejas on “WCCI Philippines Chapter Student-Teachers Network,” and the talk of Dr. Stella Galang on “Community Extension during Pandemic.”

The virtual program, hosted by Ms. Vanessa Vandevoort, consisted of the WCCI Philipppines Chapter President’s Report by Sr. Merceditas Ang, SPC, acknowledgement of participants, and discussions on the lectures and presentations of the speakers.