The Philippine Sector's Basic Education Commission (BEC) convened its members and school leaders for the BEC Principals Forum, held on February 4–5, 2026, at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB).
The forum opened with a hybrid professional development session attended by subject coordinators and assistant principals from various DLSP schools. Dr. Miguel Q. Rapatan led the morning session, detailing the new DepEd guidelines for the Strengthened Senior High School (SSHS) program, specifically the proposed SHS Recognition. Building on this, Mr. Michael Lewis Ong (DLS-CSB) and Ms. Kristine Dimaculangan (De La Salle Lipa) shared insights from their pilot implementation of the new SSHS curriculum. The afternoon shifted focus toward innovation, exploring the integration of AI in classroom instruction.
The second day began with a recap of Br. Armin Luistro’s plenary session from the LEAD School Leaders Congress. Following a specific request from the principals, Dr. Ruby Ramos of De La Salle Zobel delivered a keynote on Succession Planning to support leadership continuity within Lasallian institutions. The forum concluded with a strategic calendaring session to align goals for the coming years. This gathering remains a vital opportunity for Lasallian educators to unify their vision and ensure their schools lead the way in educational excellence.
