The Diwa Innovators’ Congress 2025 (Diwa ICON 2025) successfully convened key education leaders and decision-makers on 2 December 2025 at Conrad Manila under the theme “Empowering Educators: Fostering Creativity and Compassion in Schools.” The event highlighted the importance of nurturing a genuine culture of creativity and innovation within educational institutions, demonstrating how empathetic, purpose-driven leadership can complement technology-enabled, learner-centered environments to prepare students for real-world challenges.

The one-day program featured three dynamic learning sessions led by international and local thought leaders who provided the participants with practical strategies, inspiring examples, and actionable insights for transforming their own schools through innovation, creativity, and compassion.

The congress concluded with a special message from BBFI President Brian Vincent L. Belen, PhD., and the Diwa ICON Tribute Dinner Concert featuring Neocolors. Organizers closed the event by expressing gratitude to educators whose dedication continues to advance innovative and compassionate education, reaffirming Diwa’s commitment to supporting future-ready, student-centered schools nationwide.