LCC Convenes Local Literacy Councils in a Summit
The Literacy Coordinating Council Secretariat (LCCS) successfully held the Local Literacy Councils Summit from November 27 to 29, 2024, at Lime Hotel & Resorts in Pasay City. The event, with the theme “Building a Community of Literacy Champions, Celebrating Wins” brought together over 140 local government units (LGUs) and literacy advocates from various national government agencies (NGAs) and non-government organizations (NGOs). The summit’s primary goal was to foster a community of literacy advocates and exchange best practices for establishing and enhancing Local Literacy Councils. It also served as a platform for stakeholders to share feedback and propose policies to support the LCC Localization Program, which seeks to engage more partners in making every Filipino literate.
Councilor Antonino Calixto of Pasay City delivered a warm welcome on behalf of Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano at the event. Consequently, Asec. Janir Ty Datukan, DepEd Assistant Secretary for Curriculum and Teaching stated the purpose of the activity. He enjoined the participants to leverage the insights that they will have during the three-day summit to advocate literacy initiatives at the grassroots level.
Councilor Antonino Calixto
Pasay City Councilor
Asec. Janir Ty Datukan
Department of Education
Assistant Secretary for Curriculum and Teaching
Among the DepEd Regional Alternative Learning System (ALS) Focal Persons were Dr. Antonio V. Laceste from Region I, Dr. Jean S. Lasquite from Region IV-B, and Dr. Maricel S. Langahid from Region XI, who participated in plenary sessions. Notable presentations included those from Mayor Maria Ester Escasa-Hamor of Sorsogon City, Mayor Divine Fontanilla of Bacnotan, La Union, and representatives from Balanga, Bataan, and Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte. Dr. Milwida M. Guevarra, President and CEO of Synergeia Foundation, one of the LCC Council members, delivered a presentation emphasizing the critical role of LGUs in creating sustainable grassroots change to uplift community quality of life. Regional Alternative Learning System (ALS) Focal Persons showcased best practices through a gallery walk, with LGU delegates from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao sharing their initiatives.
![[IMG] 015_Nov 27-29 2024_Hon. Maria Ester Escasa-Hamor](https://lcc.deped.gov.ph//wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG-015_Nov-27-29-2024_Hon.-Maria-Ester-Escasa-Hamor.jpg)
![[IMG] 015_Nov 27-29 2024_Mr. Laceste](https://lcc.deped.gov.ph//wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG-015_Nov-27-29-2024_Mr.-Laceste.png)
![[IMG] 015_Nov 27-29 2024_Hon. Divina C. Fontanilla](https://lcc.deped.gov.ph//wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG-015_Nov-27-29-2024_Hon.-Divina-C.-Fontanilla.png)
![[IMG] 015_Nov 27-29 2024_Ms. Pagdanganan](https://lcc.deped.gov.ph//wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG-015_Nov-27-29-2024_Ms.-Pagdanganan.jpg)
![[IMG] 015_Nov 27-29 2024_Ms. Lasquite](https://lcc.deped.gov.ph//wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG-015_Nov-27-29-2024_Ms.-Lasquite.png)
![[IMG] 015_Nov 27-29 2024_Ms. Langahid](https://lcc.deped.gov.ph//wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG-015_Nov-27-29-2024_Ms.-Langahid.png)
![[IMG] 015_Nov 27-29 2024_Mr. Fuentes](https://lcc.deped.gov.ph//wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG-015_Nov-27-29-2024_Mr.-Fuentes.png)
Representatives from LCC member agencies, including the Philippine Information Agency, Philippine Normal University, the Senate of the Philippines, the House of Representatives, and Synergeia Foundation, facilitated open forums following each presentation.
Participants actively engaged in discussions, offering insights and voicing their concerns and needs regarding their literacy programs. The summit concluded with a vibrant celebration, marking the formation of a strong network of literacy champions committed to advancing literacy initiatives nationwide.
The LCC Secretariat also wishes to extend its gratitude to Pasay City LGU for allowing Pasay City West High School to present a spectacular cultural performance during the Opening Program.
