Brother Armin A. Luistro FSC

Br. Armin Luistro FSC is an educator from the Philippines. He served as head of the Philippine Department of Education from 2010 to 2016 under the government of President Benigno S. Aquino III. A true Lasallian since his primary years, he received his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Letters as well as his Master’s Degree in Religious Education and Values Education from De La Salle University in Manila. He completed his Doctorate in Educational Management from the University of Saint La Salle in Bacolod City.

In his more than 30 years experience as educator, Br. Armin has committed to uphold the right of every child to accessible, quality and relevant education. He served in a number of organizations and institutions including the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC), the Catholic Education Association of the Philippines (CEAP), and the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines, to name a few.

With his deep involvement in his chosen ministry, Br. Armin has received numerous local and international awards for his leadership and educational innovations most especially for having spearheaded the K to 12 Basic Education Program, the country’s biggest educational reform that aims to make Filipino learners at par with the rest of the world. These citations include several honorary degrees from various universities and the Grand Cross of the Order of Lakandula, one of the highest honors given by the Philippine Republic.