The third virtual Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting on the LCC’s Compilation of Local Government Units (LGUs) and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) with Best Practices on Literacy was held on June 24, 2020 at 9:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. The Literacy Coordinating Council Secretariat (LCCS), together with the TWG and Council Representatives, mainly discussed the objectives, criteria and requirements on the submission of entries regarding the Literacy Programs of selected LGUs and NGOs to be compiled and included in the second LCC Coffee Table Book. Technical specifications for the printing of the said book, as well as the proposed agenda for the 142nd LCC Meeting were also raised during the videoconference. Another topic taken up was the drafting of the Council’s Official Statement about their initiatives on Basic Education and Literacy amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The virtual meeting was participated in by Dr. Heidi B. Macahilig of the Philippine Normal University (PNU); Ms. Susan M. Carandang of National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA); Mr. Zaldy I. Masangkay of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG); Mr. Nemesio O. Malatamban III of the House of Representatives; Ms. May R. Cinco of the Education Network (E-Net) Philippines; Ms. Aurea Jean A. Abad, TWG Member; and the LCC Secretariat head and staff.
