Romblon State University has been designated as Global Citizenship Education Development Regional Hub for Region IV-B MIMAROPA of the Philippine GCED Network.
It will partner with the Philippine Normal University, the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU), and the GCED Cooperation Centre Philippines (GCC Philippines) in promoting and facilitating Global Citizenship Education programs in the region.
Global Citizenship Education (GCED) aims to empower learners of all ages to assume active roles, both locally and globally, in building more peaceful, tolerant, inclusive, and secure societies, UNESCO states.
As the lead implementor housing the GCC Philippines, the Philippine Normal University, is the torchbearer of the 17 SUC designates in advancing and mainstreaming the goals of GCED in academic designs, research, and services to the community.
The said endeavor will also provide opportunities for faculty and students to travel in APCEIU-affiliated countries namely Korea, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and other partner higher education institutions.
University President Merian Catajay-Mani and College of Education dean Jun Dalisay received the certificate of recognition during the signing of the MOU and launching of the Philippine GCED regional hubs, on October 18, at the Swiss-Belhotel Blulane in Sta. Cruz, Manila.
