LCC’s second virtual TWG meeting was held earlier today, 28 May 2020, via Microsoft Teams. Technical Specifications for the 2019 LCC Research Journal on Literacy and Guidelines for 2020 Call for Research Papers on Literacy were the main agenda of the said meeting. These are the activities under the KRA of Policy Formulation and Research, proposed to be conducted in lieu of the cancelled implementation of the National Literacy Conference and Awards this year.
The eighteen (18) research studies on literacy which were presented during the 2019 National Literacy Conference held on October 8-10, 2019 in Iloilo City, will be featured in the said research journal. This year, LCC proposes to launch the second wave of the Call for Research Papers that will focus on ensuring sustainability of literacy efforts amidst the crises that our country faces, including Taal Volcano eruption, COVID-19 pandemic, among many others. Such research studies shall provide policy recommendations which may be used by the Council for relevant policy formulation.
The videoconference was participated in by Dr. Heidi B. Macahilig of PNU; Ms. Susan M. Carandang of NEDA; Mr. Zaldy I. Masangkay of DILG; Mr. Nemesio O. Malatamban III of the House of Representatives; Ms. Melinda T. Quiñones of PIA; Ms. Aurea Jean A. Abad, a resource person; and the LCC Secretariat head and staff.
