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Philippines Honored at the 2025 World Literacy Awards

Pasig City, 14 April 2025 – The World Literacy Foundation recognizes individuals and organizations for their outstanding endeavors that promote literacy learning through the World Literacy Awards. The Awards are an initiative of the World Literacy Foundation, a peak global literacy charity and the World Literacy Council. One of the categories of the awards is “Significant Contribution to Literacy by a Nation,” being bestowed upon a government entity for its outstanding government policies and improvements in literacy and education.

This year, the World Literacy Foundation gave this award to the Philippines. A special recognition was given to the Department of Education’s Literacy Coordinating Council for its recent establishment of 300 local literacy centers across 1,634 cities and municipalities nationwide. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines, Ambassador Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. accepted the award at an awarding ceremony held in Oxford, United Kingdom on April 7, 2025. The Philippines was the only country honored at this year’s ceremony, underscoring the international recognition of its national efforts to improve literacy.

Photo courtesy of the World Literacy Foundation

“We are honored by this recognition…, which affirms what we’ve long believed – literacy thrives when communities lead. Thanks to the Literacy Coordinating Council, over 300 local literacy centers are now turning education initiatives to lasting change. With the continued support from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and our partner agencies, we aim to bring this momentum to every city and municipality, building a more informed and future-ready Philippines,” says Education Secretary Sonny Angara.

The LCC was commended for its strong advocacy and support in the establishment of local literacy councils in cities and municipalities across the country, through its localization program. These local councils serve as local governance mechanisms that ensure literacy programs are implemented in ways that are tailored to the unique needs of each community. One of the most significant contributions of these local councils is the establishment of community learning centers. These centers act as hubs for non-formal education and community-based literacy programs. Depending on the locality, they are known by various names such as reading centers, Alternative Learning System (ALS) centers, and learning hubs, but all serve the common goal of empowering learners through accessible, relevant, and quality education services.

To date, there are more than 300 active local literacy councils operating throughout the Philippines. These councils vary in structure and size but are united in their commitment to improving literacy and education outcomes within their respective communities. Their efforts include:
• Coordinating literacy campaigns and education drives
• Mobilizing community participation and local resources
• Partnering with local schools, NGOs, government agencies, and the private sector
• Establishing and maintaining community learning centers
• Supporting literacy mapping and data collection
• Implementing community-based literacy programs

These grassroots mechanisms allow literacy programs to be implemented with a deeper understanding of local context and culture, making interventions more effective and sustainable.

In a show of sustained commitment to celebrating grassroots literacy champions, the LCC also leads the National Literacy Awards (NLA)—a biennial recognition program that honors outstanding Local Government Units (LGUs) and literacy workers who have demonstrated innovation and dedication in implementing literacy initiatives.

Through the NLA, LGUs with active and effective local literacy councils are spotlighted and rewarded for their contributions to national development through education. This recognition not only boosts morale but also encourages other LGUs to invest in and prioritize literacy programming.

Photo courtesy of the Department of Foreign Affairs

DepEd warmly welcomes the international recognition accorded to the Philippines through the World Literacy Award. This highlights the collective efforts of the Literacy Coordinating Council in promoting inclusive, community-based education. We thank the World Literacy Foundation and remain committed to reaching every Filipino learner and building a more literate, empowered nation.

With the support local chief executives and the whole community, we hope to reach more cities and municipalities and encourage them to put up their own local councils and establish more literacy centers.

LCCS Joins in an Online Session in the Effective Delivery of Videoconferencing and Teleconferencing

The second part of the two-day online session with a topic on the effective delivery of videoconferencing and teleconferencing was held earlier today at 9:30-11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams.

Mr. Mark Anthony C. Sy, Head of Information and Communications Technology Service – Educational Technology Unit (ICTS-ETU), presided over the webinar aimed at sharing techniques in conducting videoconferencing and teleconferencing; creating an artificial intelligence in monitoring online forms and distribution of digital certificates; and determining proper etiquette in conducting online conference. He also moderated an open forum and hands-on workshops on: creating online documents (Google Forms and Sheets) and automated certificate generator through artificial intelligence using add-ons (formLimiter and Autocrat), which could be installed from Google Suite Marketplace; and using Microsoft OneNote for minutes recording, information gathering, and multi-user sharing.

The LCC Secretariat (LCCS) expresses its gratitude to DepEd ICTS-ETU for sharing constructive parameters on utilizing available resources during this “new normal in Philippine Education” in executing webinar broadcasts, videoconferences, and teleconferences to fulfill the organization’s mandate in universalizing literacy.

PNU conducts the Focus Group Discussion for the Development of the National Literacy Framework (NCR Cluster)

 

The LCC in partnership with one of its Council Members, Philippine Normal University, has an on going Research Study on the Development of the National Literacy Framework. The said study aims to develop a national overarching framework of literacy skills and competencies that will make every Filipino ready and equipped for 21st century living. The framework also aspires to be a basis for policies and reforms in the country’s education system and literacy governance.

On October 16, 2019, Dr. Heidi B. Macahilig, Research Director, along with the LCC Secretariat personnel conducted its first Focus Group Discussion focusing on the NCR Cluster held at Robbinsdale Hotel in Quezon City. The said event was participated in by representatives from various Local Government Units, DepEd Offices, Private Sector, other Government Agencies, and Non-Government Organizations who shared remarkable insights on literacy in the country.

The subsequent FGDs for Clusters Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao are anticipated to take place in Regions II, VII and XI some time in November and December.

Online Registration for the 2019 National Literacy Conference

 

 

All authorized participants to the 2019 National Literacy Conference must register online via the official link: https://cutt.ly/2019nlc

on or before July 31, 2019.

Please note that only those who are included in the official list of the Regional Offices and that of the online registration shall be accommodated during the conduct of the event.

Thank you for your continued support to LCC.

See you there!

For more details, you may contact us at telephone numbers

(02) 631-0590; (02) 631-0579 or through email address: lcc@deped.gov.ph.

 

 

Deadline Extension for Call for Papers for the 2019 National Literacy Conference

 

ATTENTION! ATTENTION!

The deadline for the Call for Papers for the 2019 National Literacy Conference is extended on July 12, 2019 (Friday).

Do not miss this opportunity to share your research study and be part of this year’s conference.

 

Please click the links below for your reference:
DepEd Memo No. 64, s. 2019:  https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DM_s2019_064.pdf

LCC Infographics for Call for Papers: https://lcc.deped.gov.ph/uncategorized/call-for-papers-for-lccs-2019-national-literacy-conference/

 

 

 

Planning Meeting with the Technical Working Group re: 2019 NLC

Last February 27, 2019, the Council Representatives, together with the Technical Working Group discussed plans for the upcoming 2019 National Literacy Conference which will be held in September. The Conference theme, objectives, and indicative program of activities were tackled.

The said conference aims to strengthen, intensify and expand pertinent research initiatives in the country resulting to data-informed, inclusive, and relevant policies on literacy.

 

Professional Development Workshop for the LCC Secretariat

As part of the LCC’s commitment to delivery of excellent service to every client, its Secretariat conducted a “Professional Development Workshop” held on January 8-11, 2019 at DepEd ECOTECH Center, Lahug, Cebu City. Various topics on professionalism, personality development, effective communication skills, and reflection enabled them to apply their learnings and experiences, especially on partnership with colleagues, interested parties, sponsors, among others.