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Education is the key to sustaining Peace and Progress - IEPEC 2022


Education is the key to sustaining peace and progress. This was the message of Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian in his Inspirational Address at the recently concluded International Ethics and Peace Education Conference held at Urdaneta City University.

Commissioner Dr. Ronald Adamat of CHED also delivered an inspiring message in the plenary. Dr. Darry Macer, president of the American University of Sovereign Nations, gave the Keynote Address. Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc of AdDU and Dr. Jove Jim Aguas of UST delivered plenary lectures.

Mr. Man Hee Lee of the Heavenly Culture, World Peace, and Restoration of Light (HWPL) also gave his inspirational message to the participants in the hybrid event while M/Gen. Melquiades Feliciano and Mr. John Rommel Garces of HWPL spoke in the plenary. 

Atty. Amihan Alcazar, president of UCU, hosted the event that included the inauguration of the UCU Peace Park. In her message, she emphasized the importance and value of peace education in the country. Prof. Mark Lataza was the lead convenor of the conference.



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