May 14, 2026 — the CEAP Online Training on Reproductive Health Education (RHE) gathered 498 teachers from various subject areas, including Science, Araling Panlipunan, Health, and Values Education. The first day of the workshop aimed to equip educators with the necessary knowledge and pedagogical approaches for effectively integrating reproductive health education into their respective disciplines.
The program opened with an overview delivered by Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines Executive Director Mr. Narcy F. Ador Dionisio, while the discussion on the framework and workshop objectives was facilitated by Saint Louis University Executive Assistant Dr. Joselito C. Gutierrez. The initiative was spearheaded by CEAP National Basic Education Commission Chairperson Dr. Gina L. Montalan, whose leadership guided the successful conduct of the training.
The sessions for the different subject areas were facilitated by subject matter experts: Mr. Roy C. Asignacion for Science, Dr. Felina P. Espique for GMRC/Values Education, Ms. Ma. Teresa N. Punsalan for Health, and Mr. Bren Justin Fajardo for Araling Panlipunan. Each contributed their expertise to the development and delivery of the modules.
During the second day of the training, participants engaged in discussions on assessment methods and the values formation component essential to teaching RHE. The CEAP National Basic Education Commission Chairperson, Dr. Gina L. Montalan presented the assessment approaches necessary for the effective implementation of Reproductive Health Education (RHE), emphasizing the importance of measuring both learners’ understanding and values development. Meanwhile, Dr. Felina P. Espique shared practical strategies and classroom tips on values formation, highlighting the role of educators in guiding students toward responsible decision-making grounded in respect for human dignity and life. The participating teachers also presented their proposed learning modules and lesson plans, which are expected to serve as practical instructional resources that they can utilize and further develop in their classrooms during the current school year.
Throughout the sessions, participants were introduced to strategies and learning approaches that would enable them to contextualize reproductive health education within their classroom instruction. The training emphasized the importance of teaching RHE in a manner that promotes human dignity, moral responsibility, and respect for life. The participating educators and counselors expressed appreciation for the activity, recognizing its relevance in helping them confidently deliver lessons and respond to the developmental needs of students within their respective subject areas.
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