Mr. Edward C. Albaracin, is a dedicated science educator and visionary leader in the Philippine Science High School System. Currently the Campus Director of PSHS–Cordillera Administrative Region Campus (PSHS-CARC), he has actively strengthened the school’s ties with various stakeholders, including the local government, donors, and community partners, since taking on this role in 2022. Before joining PSHS–CARC, Mr. Albaracin served as the inaugural Campus Director of PSHS–MIMAROPA Region Campus, in Romblon, from 2016 to 2022. He focused on building many partnerships to support the campus’s early development, ensuring that both academic and infrastructural projects received the backing needed to thrive. His experience also includes pivotal leadership roles at PSHS–Western Visayas Campus—overseeing the implementation of the Secondary Education Curriculum and heading departments that manage laboratories, research programs, and teaching faculties.

Mr. Albaracin’s academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Physics from West Visayas State University, a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of San Carlos, and a Diploma in Development Management from the Development Academy of the Philippines. A longtime proponent of science education, he has taught Physics, Earth Science, and Research, and has significantly contributed to the implementation of projects funded by government agencies and private sponsors alike.

Throughout his career, Mr. Albaracin has demonstrated a strong commitment to engaging stakeholders as partners in meaningful collaborations—efforts that not only advance STEM education but also create opportunities for students, teachers, and entire communities. Today, he will be sharing insights on the immense value of recognizing and nurturing these partnerships, and how they help shape the future of science education.