Inspiring Stories - Gokongwei Brothers Foundation

From Classroom Challenges to Science Confidence: How a Grade 6 Teacher Prepares Students for High School Science

Teaching Science at the elementary level comes with unique challenges, especially when students are expected to eventually transition to more complex subjects like Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in high school. For Reyzhen Pontipedra, a Grade 6 Science teacher in Biñan, Laguna, one of the bigge...

Stories — Apr 15, 2026

Gokongwei Brothers Foundation continues to support the Department of Education National Science and Technology Fair on its 20th Run

The Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) reaffirmed its commitment to science education as it supported the recently concluded National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF), held in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) last March 10-13 at the Great Eastern Hotel.

Stories — Mar 26, 2026

GBF STEM Collab Equips Teachers with Social-Emotional Learning Practices for Remediation

To support learning recovery in schools in the Philippines, GBF STEM Collab recently concluded the ARAL Series: Master Class on Social-Emotional Learning for Remediation, held last February 2026.

Stories — Mar 11, 2026

GBF Class Builder Launches Reading Remediation Toolkit to Support ARAL Program’s Literacy Recovery Initiatives

GBF Class Builder enhances literacy support with its new Reading Remediation Toolkit, empowering over 17,000 teachers nationwide. In partnership with the Department of Education’s ARAL Program, this toolkit provides essential resources and professional development to help struggling readers and stre...

Stories — Feb 20, 2026

Gokongwei Brothers Foundation’s Commitment to Addressing Key Education Priorities Identified by EDCOM 2

The Gokongwei Brothers Foundation supports the Turning Point: A Decade of Necessary Reform (2026–2035) roadmap of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), aligned with our commitment to strengthen foundational learning, empower teachers, and build pathways from education to employ...

Stories — Feb 06, 2026