PH Vice President Sara Z. Duterte Calls on Brunei Minister of Education, Visits Private Primary School Seri Mulia Sarjana International School
Philippine Vice President Sara Z. Duterte (left) with Minister of Education Datin Romaizah binti Haji Mohd Salleh (right). (Photo courtesy of Borneo Bulletin)
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 21 June 2023 – Philippine Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, in her capacity as Secretary of Education, called on Brunei Minister of Education Datin Seri Setia Dr. Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Md Salleh on 13 June 2023. Joining the Vice President were Ambassador of the Philippines to Brunei Darussalam Marian Jocelyn R. Tirol-Ignacio and Department of Education (DepEd) Assistant Secretary Sunshine Charry A. Fajarda.
The two parties discussed ways to establish a stronger relationship between the Philippine and Bruneian ministries of education to advance the education agenda of both countries. Particular focus of the discussion included sharing of best practices in early childhood education, the use of digital and e-learning tools and a more inclusive education with the introduction of Islamic values classes.
Vice President Duterte expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to call on His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah as well as for the excellent arrangements made by the Ministry of Education for her official visit to Brunei Darussalam. She spoke on her observations and lessons learned from her visits the previous day to Sekolah Rendah Pusar Ulak and Seri Mulia Sarjana School and took note of the many second generation Filipino children studying in Brunei. She discussed the achievements of her visit to SEAMEO VOCTECH, which included the signing of an MOU between Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Philippine Normal College and SEAMEO VOCTECH, and the launch of a new SEAMEO VOCTECH website. She also welcomed the invitation extended by Datin Seri Paduka Dr Hajah Romaizah for increased teacher visits by the Philippines to study Islamic education in Brunei Darussalam for its many benefits for BARMM. She looked forward to the conclusion of an MOU to cooperate on basic education between the Philippines and Brunei Darussalam.
The meeting was part of the official program for the visit of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte to Brunei Darussalam from 11 to 13 June 2023 as SEAMEO Council President and Secretary of the Department of Education of the Republic of the Philippines.
Moreover, Vice President Duterte visited Brunei Darussalam from 11 to 13 June 2023, in her capacity as Secretary of Education and as President of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Council. On 12 June 2023, the Vice President Duterte as the Secretary of Education visited Seri Mulia Sarjana International School, a private primary school in Brunei. She was joined by Ambassador of the Philippines to Brunei Darussalam Marin Jocelyn R. Tirol-Ignacio and Department of Education (DepEd) Assistant Secretary Sunshine Charry A. Fajarda.
Seri Mulia Sarjana International School (SMSIS) is a private international school in the Sultanate at the forefront of quality education, championing 21st-century teaching pedagogies and digital learning. By embracing innovative approaches and empowering educators, the school ensures that students are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of the modern world.
The Vice President was welcomed by Mr. Leonard Lim, Chief Operating Officer,. Ms. Chong Wee Meng, School Principal and Mr. Joel Canoza Espiritu, Deputy Principal for Academics. They presented an exhibit highlighting the school’s remarkable digital transformation, aimed at enhancing the learning experience for its students. Vice President Duterte took a tour of the school and of the Digital Learning Unit Exhibition. The tour ended with the signing of the SMSIS 25th Anniversary Portrait. END
https://dfa.gov.ph/53663585-73ec-4613-bb11-cde063665373" alt="page2image64868416" width="467" height="311" />Photo Seating Arrangement (left to right): Deputy Permanent Secretary Awang Aliuddin bin Hj Abd Rahman, Datuk Dr Habibah Abdul Rahim, SEAMEO Official, Amb. Marian Jocelyn R. Tirol-Ignacio, Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, Permanent Secretary Dr. Shamsiah Zuraini Kanchanawati bte Hj Tajuddin, Assistant Secretary Sunshine Charry A. Fajarda, Seri Mulia Sarjana International School COO Leonard Lim. (Photo Courtesy of Michael Ruiz)
(Photo Courtesy of Michael Ruiz)
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