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06/10/2026

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and President Karol Nawrocki of the Republic of Poland witness the presentation and exchange of signed agreements at the President’s Hall in Malacañan Palace on October 6, 2026.

After the ceremony, both leaders deliver their statements and hold a joint press conference with the Filipino and Polish media.

Today’s event is part of the historic state visit by a Polish President to the Philippines, marking a major milestone in bilateral relations.

06/10/2026

Marking a significant milestone in Philippines-Poland relations, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos warmly welcome President Karol Nawrocki and First Lady Marta Nawrocka during the arrival honors at Malacañan Palace on October 6, 2026.

This is the first state visit by a Polish Head of State to the country since diplomatic relations was established on September 22, 1973. It builds on the continued growth of relations between the two countries over the past decade, with Poland becoming an important economic partner of the Philippines.

Arrival honors are accorded to President Nawrocki, during which the two countries’ anthems are played at the welcome ceremony. Afterward, the leaders are introduced to members of both delegations.

President Marcos Jr. then invites the Polish President to sign the guest book and a tête-à-tête.

05/10/2026

Capping off a month-long series of festivities for the 2026 National Teachers’ Day Celebration, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the culminating program of this year’s celebration, themed ‘Teacher, Ikaw Naman,’ at The Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City on October 5, 2026.

Spearheaded by the Department of Education (DepEd), the event coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd) Program’s implementation.

04/10/2026

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joins the entire Filipino nation in celebrating National Teachers’ Day, recognizing the vital role of educators in shaping young minds and guiding them toward greater possibilities in life.

In his message, the President recognizes the sacrifices that accompany the teaching profession and reaffirms the shared responsibility to cherish and uplift those who shape our lives.

He calls on teachers to continue forming Filipinos who are “discerning in thought, principled in action, and mindful of the common good,” and assures educators that this government stands with them in meeting the changing demands of education and equipping schools for the challenges of the next generation.

02/10/2026

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. witnesses the mass oath-taking ceremony of approximately 4,000 newly promoted and newly hired education personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) Cagayan Valley Region (Region II) at the Santiago Sports Arena in Barangay Baluarte, City of Santiago, Isabela on October 2, 2026.

The ceremony recognizes newly promoted and newly hired teaching and non-teaching personnel as part of the Administration’s efforts to strengthen its workforce and support the delivery of basic education in the Cagayan Valley Region.

The Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System provides career advancement opportunities for public school teachers and school heads. In Region II, the ECP initiative covers teaching positions, including Teachers I–VII, Master Teachers I–IV and Principals I–IV, as well as 1,197 newly created non-teaching positions.

The newly created positions are intended to strengthen instructional and administrative support in schools and address staffing requirements across the Region.

30/09/2026

Demonstrating his support for the professional growth and career progression of teachers and school leaders, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the ceremonial activation of the My Teacher Education Commons (MyTEC) portal during the National Teachers’ Month 2026 Celebration at The Manila Hotel in the City of Manila on September 30, 2026.

The MyTEC Portal is a shared digital platform being developed by the Teacher Education Council (TEC) to support continuous professional learning and teacher development. The portal is envisioned to provide teachers with access to professional learning resources, development materials, learning opportunities, and career-stage-responsive learning pathways.

It is also designed to support teachers at different stages of their careers, with proposed areas of professional learning, including instructional practice, classroom assessment, competency development, leadership and mentoring.

29/09/2026

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the awarding of the Medallion of Excellence to the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos during a ceremony at the Ceremonial Hall in Malacañan Palace on September 29, 2026.

Metrobank Foundation annually recognizes 10 outstanding Filipinos for exceptional dedication to their professions and communities. The awardees comprise four (4) teachers, three (3) soldiers and three (3) police officers who exemplify patriotism, integrity, courage and social responsibility.

The annual program is carried out in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank), Rotary Club of Makati Metro and Rotary Club of New Manila East.

29/09/2026

PART 2: Placing women’s leadership at the forefront of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) development agenda, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Chair of ASEAN 2026, leads the 4th ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit at EDSA Shangri-La in Mandaluyong City on September 29, 2026.

Under the theme ‘Women’s Leadership for Inclusive Prosperity in the ASEAN Region,’ the Summit convenes leaders, policymakers, development partners, civil society organizations, women changemakers, youth leaders, and other stakeholders to strengthen regional commitments to women’s leadership and gender equality.

The Summit aims to advance a shared vision of an ASEAN in which women can fully participate in, contribute to, and benefit from peacebuilding, economic development, innovation, governance and sustainable development.

29/09/2026

Placing women’s leadership at the forefront of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) development agenda, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Chair of ASEAN 2026, leads the 4th ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit at EDSA Shangri-La in Mandaluyong City on September 29, 2026.

Under the theme ‘Women’s Leadership for Inclusive Prosperity in the ASEAN Region,’ the Summit convenes leaders, policymakers, development partners, civil society organizations, women changemakers, youth leaders, and other stakeholders to strengthen regional commitments to women’s leadership and gender equality.

The Summit aims to advance a shared vision of an ASEAN in which women can fully participate in, contribute to, and benefit from peacebuilding, economic development, innovation, governance and sustainable development.

28/09/2026

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attends the Recognition of Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Participating Schools and Education Partners at the President Corazon 'Cory' C. Aquino National High School in Pasay City on September 28, 2026.

The recognition highlights the contributions of schools, learners, teachers, parents and education partners to the Philippines’ participation in PISA 2025, including support through learning resources, digital platforms, technical assistance and technology.

PISA 2025 recorded improvements in the Philippines’ performance across all three (3) assessed areas compared with 2022, with scores increasing by 20 points in Reading, 17 points in Science and 16 points in Mathematics.

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