NBSC RSS 1 AND 2 STUDENTS COMPLETE GCED 101 CERTIFICATION
Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC) marked a significant milestone as Revised Synergetic System (RSS) 1 and 2 students successfully completed the Global Citizenship Education (GCED) 101 Certification on April 27, 2026, held at the NBSC Covered Court.
The event was attended by Dr. Rowena R. Hibanada, Director of the GCED Cooperation Centre (GCC) Philippines, along with key college officials, including NBSC President Christie Jean Villanueva-Ganiera, Ed.D., CESE; Vice President for Administration and Finance John Kevin A. Artuz, MS; and Head of the Department of General Education Curricula (DGEC) Niemfa Love W. Manginsay, MAGC, as well as faculty members and staff.
The Community Extension Services Division (CESD) recognized the students for their commitment to advancing Global Citizenship Education. The division also acknowledged the contributions of GCED instructors Ms. Je Ann Marie E. Guibone, Mr. John Mark R. Liwat, and Mr. Wendel Glenn C. Jumalon for their dedication to the program.
GCED 101 (Introduction to Global Citizenship Education) is a free foundational online certificate course offered by the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) through its GCED Online Campus. The course introduces UNESCO-aligned concepts and pedagogical approaches to foster empathy, respect, and action toward a sustainable and peaceful world.
The program emphasizes key GCED principles across three learning domains: cognitive (knowledge), socio-emotional (values and empathy), and behavioral (action). Through interactive materials including academic resources, videos, and discussions participants are equipped to integrate global issues such as peace, human rights, and sustainability into their teaching and learning practices.
As a foundational training, GCED 101 empowers learners to become active and responsible global citizens and serves as a pathway for more advanced GCED initiatives.
The successful completion of the certification reflects NBSC’s continued commitment to internationalization, capacity-building, and the promotion of inclusive and transformative education aligned with global standards.
