Philippine Department of Education Recognizes SEAMEO INNOTECH at Partners’ Appreciation Program

PHILIPPINES — SEAMEO INNOTECH earned recognition from the Department of Education (DepEd) Philippines during the DepEd Partners’ Appreciation Program on 11 May 2026 for its continuing contributions to educational innovation and transformative reforms in education.

The recognition highlights the Centre’s longstanding partnership with DepEd and its sustained efforts in supporting programs and initiatives that strengthen learning systems, empower educators, and promote quality and future-ready education for Filipino learners and communities across Southeast Asia.

Held under the theme, “Partnerships that endure. Reforms that last.”, the appreciation program gathered institutions and organizations that continue to play a vital role in supporting DepEd’s mission of delivering accessible, inclusive, and learner-centered education. The event underscored the importance of strong and sustained collaboration in advancing meaningful reforms and creating lasting impact within the education sector.

As one of DepEd’s valued partners, SEAMEO INNOTECH continues to contribute to educational development through research initiatives, capacity-building programs, knowledge-sharing activities, policy engagement, and regional collaboration. Through its various programs and projects, the Centre remains committed to addressing evolving educational challenges and supporting innovation in teaching and learning across the region.

SEAMEO INNOTECH expressed its gratitude to DepEd Philippines for the recognition and reaffirmed its commitment to continuing collaborative efforts that contribute to the advancement of education in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

As a regional Centre under SEAMEO, INNOTECH continues to champion transformative education by fostering innovation, strengthening partnerships, and supporting initiatives that promote inclusive, responsive, and future-ready learning systems.