INNOTECH Seals Education Alliances with DepEd, DEPDev, UP, and EDCOM2 to Advance Learning Outcomes
INNOTECH signed key partnership agreements with the Department of Education (DepEd), the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), the University of the Philippines (UP), and the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM2). These partnerships strengthen national efforts to create an inclusive, future-ready education system and to drive improved learning outcomes across the country.
As a center of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), INNOTECH is prioritizing the development of this regional framework for 2025, aimed at transforming education in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
Partnerships for Long-Term Institutional Gains
These strategic alliances deliver long-term, institutional benefits to both the Philippines and the Southeast Asian education sector. INNOTECH and its partners are committed to co-developing evidence-based education policies, grounded in the latest research and data. They will also focus on:
- Building the capacity of educators and academic leaders to meet the evolving needs of learners
- Piloting and scaling innovative learning solutions that address both access and quality
- Supporting reforms through shared insights and policy recommendations
- Strengthening cross-institutional collaboration to foster innovation and technology in education across the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
INNOTECH Centre Director Dr. Majah-Leah Ravago shares her appreciation message.
“We are not just signing papers—we are setting the foundation where we shape learners to be the changemakers of the future,” says Dr. Majah-Leah V. Ravago, Center Director of INNOTECH. “This is our collective declaration that the future of learning must begin now, with purpose and partnership.”
High-Level Engagement and Support
The event brought together key leaders and representatives from the education and development sectors, underscoring strong, high-level support for the initiative. World Bank Country Director Dr. Zafer Mustafaoğlu delivered the keynote address at the inaugural session of the INNOTECH Seminar Series on Education, Innovation, and Technology. He was joined by a distinguished group of guests, including:
- Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino
INNOTECH Centre Director Dr. Majah-Leah V. Ravago with UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo Vistan II (left) and Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino (right).
- DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara
DepEd Secretary Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara signs the MOU/MOA with INNOTECH Centre Director Dr. Majah-Leah V. Ravago.
- DEPDev Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan
DEPDev Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan with INNOTECH Centre Director Dr. Majah-Leah Ravago during the MOU/MOA signing.
- EDCOM 2 Executive Director Dr. Karol Mark Yee
Dr. Karol Mark Yee, Executive Director of EDCOM 2, joins INNOTECH Centre Director Dr. Majah-Leah V. Ravago during the formal signing of the MOU/MOA.
- UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo Vistan II
UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo Vistan II and INNOTECH Centre Director Dr. Majah-Leah V. Ravago at the MOU/MOA signing event.
Additionally, representatives from partner institutions and other key stakeholders were present, reinforcing the collective commitment to transformative education reforms.
A Shared Vision for Education Reform
These agreements reflect a shared commitment to driving comprehensive reforms that go beyond institutional boundaries. They are designed to empower learners, support teachers, and strengthen communities through education, ensuring a more resilient, innovative, and future-ready educational landscape.
This MOU/MOA signing happened in conjunction with the INNOTECH inaugural seminar series on education, innovation, and technology, featuring keynote speaker Mr. Zafer Mustafaoglu, World Bank Country Director of the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam.
World Bank Country Director of the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam Zafer Mustafaoğlu during his presentation at the INNOTECH Inaugural Seminar Series.
