CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — On April 28, 2025, the Teacher Education Council (TEC), in collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education Technical Panel for Teacher Education (CHED-TPTE) and the Research Institute for Teacher Quality (RITQ), successfully conducted the "Mindanao-wide Zonal Public Hearing on the Reframing of the Pre-service Teacher Education Curriculum" at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. The hearing was attended by HEI stakeholders both on-site and virtually through Zoom and Facebook livestream. This setup allowed participants across Mindanao and other regions to actively engage in the consultation process, promoting accessibility and inclusivity, and reflecting the organizers' commitment to gathering diverse perspectives essential for shaping the future of teacher education.
The event formally opened with a message from Dr. Jestoni P. Babia, President of City College of Cagayan de Oro and Visayas Representative of the Teacher Education Council. Followed with a presentation outlining the purpose of the reframing initiative by Dr. Jennie V. Jocson, Executive Director V of the Teacher Education Council Secretariat. Dr. Maria Teresa L. Manicio-Tembrevilla, Deputy Director of the Research Institute for Teacher Quality, then presented the specific objectives of the zonal public hearing.
The highlight of the program was the presentation delivered by Dr. Edizon A. Fermin, Chairperson of the CHED Technical Panels for Teacher Education, who discussed the collaborative development process, the new curriculum framework, the reframed teacher education program outcomes, updated professional education courses, and the next steps in the reform initiative.
Following the presentations, an open forum was conducted to address queries from both on-site and online participants. The forum was facilitated by Prof. Rey B. Ducay and Prof. Ivan Ray G. Ancero, CHED-TPTE Representatives; Dr. Jestoni P. Babia, TEC Representative; and Dr. Arlita Amapola B. Minguez, OIC Chief Education Program Specialist of CHED Region X.
The program concluded with the delivery of the closing remarks by Dr. Arlita Amapola B. Minguez, on behalf of Dr. Miriam B. Fuentes, the OIC Regional Director of CHED Region X. As the consultation process progresses, the valuable input gathered from this hearing will play a key role in shaping a curriculum that is more responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking, ultimately enhancing the quality of teacher education in the Philippines.