Seven Physical Education (PE) instructors from Biliran Province State University joined hundreds of coaches, teachers, and pre-service educators from across the country and abroad at the 2025 International Physical Education Convention (IPEC) held from May 14 to 16, 2025 at the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) - Basak Campus, Cebu City.

With the theme “Championing Change: High-Impact PE, Health, Sports, Dance, and Research for Global Excellence,” the convention was co-organized by 1PhysEd.Ph, USJ-R, and Cebu Normal University (CNU). The event gathered educators, administrators, researchers, and scholars in the fields of physical education, health, recreation, sports, dance, and fitness.

Representing BiPSU were Henreyna Jane C. Redublado, Kevin C. Tanguihan, Laarni C. Velez, Robert P. Logronio, Jenny Rose S. Rosallosa, Mark Jesson G. Sulla, Ma. Fatima D. Mergildo.

Participants took part in plenary talks, breakout sessions, and research paper presentations. The convention also featured sessions with international partners of 1PhysEd.Ph, who shared insights on emerging global trends and innovations in physical education.

The three-day gathering aimed to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange among professionals, provide exposure to new sports and teaching strategies, and enhance the participants’ capacity to deliver impactful and globally competitive PE instruction.

In an interview, BiPSU Sports Coordinator Henreyna Jane C. Redublado mentioned that attending the event has made a significant impact in her professional development. “The topics discussed are highly relevant and aligned with the course descriptions outlined in the CHED Memorandum Orders (CMOs),” she said. “Moreover, we were introduced to new trends and innovations in Physical Education that will not only enhance our teaching strategies but also contribute to our continuous growth as educators.”

She also expressed her gratitude for the administration’s support in empowering its faculty. “We are truly grateful that the administration provided us with the opportunity to attend this event, ensuring our continuous professional growth,” she said.

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