Wed, 23 Jul, 2025
The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), led by UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad B. Padojinog, welcomed key officials from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech) and Monte Jade Science and Technology Association (GSTA) on July 14, 2025.
Joining the delegation were representatives from the Center for Policy and Executive Development (CPED) of the National College of Public Administration (NCPAG) of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, who have been actively engaging in regional industry-academe collaboration. The UP-NCPAG, through Dr. Enrico Basilio, and the UA&P Center for Research and Communication, through Dr. Bernardo Villegas and Dr. Padojinog, have long been collaborating to advance mutual interests between the Philippines and Taiwan in the areas of academic, inter-industry, and economic cooperation.
The visit aimed to explore potential partnerships that align with UA&P’s thrust toward international collaboration, faculty development, and executive education. In particular, UA&P’s Strategic Business Economics Program (SBEP)—a flagship program known for developing senior business leaders in the Philippines—was discussed as a possible platform for academic field exposure and complementation with Taiwan Tech’s Executive Master’s Program (EMP).
In line with Taiwan Tech’s strong graduate programs in engineering and technology, opportunities were also discussed for UA&P to further strengthen its faculty bench by sending engineering instructors to Taiwan Tech for doctoral studies, supporting the University’s long-term plans for academic excellence.
Taiwan Tech’s visit is part of a broader initiative spearheaded by Taiwan’s Monte Jade and academic partners in the Philippines to form a consortium of universities committed to bridging academe and industry between the two countries. The collaboration also seeks to foster interindustry connections between the two countries, particularly in the fields of business management, economics, data science, and business analytics.
The initiative is also in support of commitments under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed with the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA), aimed at helping promote foreign direct investments in the Philippines, particularly from Taiwan, which is actively seeking to diversify its industrial footprint for geopolitical and economic resilience.
Seated (L-R): UA&P senior economist Dr. Victor Abola, Taiwan Tech College of Engineering (COE) Associate Dean Prof. Chen-Hao Wang, UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog, Taiwan Tech COE Dean Prof. Ming-Jyh Chern, UP-NCPAG CPED Director Dr. Henry Basilio, and Monte Jade (GSTA) Executive Secretary-General and UP-NCPAG Senior Fellow Mr. Shawn Lin.
Standing (L-R): BS Data Science Program OIC Dr. Eva Rodriguez, BS Data Science Program Director Ms. Kimberly May Vallesteros, SBEP Program Manager Ms. Alonica Salazar, Master in Applied Business Analytics Program Director Dr. Ruel Maningas, and School of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology Dean Dr. Noemi Barcial-Torre.
Also present were Ms. Ying-Hui Jhou, Secretary of Taiwan Tech COE, and Mr. Joey Loristo from UP-NCPAG.
Wed, 23 Jul, 2025
UA&P, through its Public and International Affairs (PIA) Office, is now accepting applications to the Mandarin Language Program for beginner and intermediate learners. Classes will be held every Monday and Thursday starting August 18, 2025, via Google Meet.
The deadline for registration and payment is August 15, 2025. To register, visit this link.
Learn more about the program here or email the PIA Office at [email protected].
Wed, 23 Jul, 2025
The Center for Food and Agri Business is now accepting applications for the 2025 Agribusiness Executives' Program (AEP). The AEP is a six-month certificate program designed to develop the managerial, analytical, and strategic thinking skills of executives and managers.
The program's objectives include:
- Develop analytical and decision-making skills for managing food and agri-related businesses.
- Apply management tools of benchmarking and competitiveness analyses.
- Provide an in-depth understanding of global markets and supply/value chains.
- Strengthen leadership competence.
- Update core management skills and capabilities.
The deadline for applications is August 15, 2025. The start of classes is on September 11.
To know more about the program, visit this link: https://cfa.uap.asia/programs/ or email [email protected].
Fri, 18 Jul, 2025
The year-end closing of UA&P’s books of accounts will be on July 31, 2025 (Thursday). All expense disbursements that will be charged to the Academic Year 2024-2025 should meet the following requirements:
- Reimbursements and liquidations of cash advances must be supported by BIR-registered invoices/receipts and must be dated July 31, 2025, or prior.
- The last day for the submission of requests for payments and requests for reimbursements is August 8, 2025 (Monday). This will ensure that all payments with withholding tax will be accounted for. No disbursement to be charged to AY 2024-2025 will be accepted after August 8, 2025.
- Liquidation of advances, including fixed reimbursement expenses (FREs), should be made no later than August 8, 2025.
We will only process expenses necessary for the operations in the remaining two weeks. We encourage all units to review their remaining budgets and identify areas where costs can be minimized or deferred.
The same applies to capital expenditures (CAPEX): only those necessary for operations for this school year will be purchased. Any CAPEX items that will not be acquired or completed by July 31, 2025, will be carried over to the next school year’s budget.
All submissions may still be made online to facilitate the processing of payments and the recording of corresponding expenses. However, hard copies must be submitted to the FMR Office or directly to your school accountants not later than August 15, 2025.
Fri, 18 Jul, 2025
Six students from the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) are set to spend a full semester abroad at partner institutions through UA&P's student exchange program.
Headed to the University of Navarra in Spain are Axel Jonah Sison (AB Media & Entertainment Management) and Lyndelle Annmari Buan (Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing) from the School of Media and Marketing (SCM) as well as France Alyssa Faith Jaro (Master of Arts in Political Economy with Specialization in International Relations and Development, MAPE-IRD) from the School of Social Sciences, Law, and Governance (SLG).
Also participating in the exchange are SLG students Jose Victor Santos and Kristen Yannis De Jesus, both from the MAPE-IRD program, who will be studying at Macquarie University in Australia.
Meanwhile, Keith Tagabucba (Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy), also from SLG, will spend the semester at Dankook University in South Korea.
The exchange program offers UA&P students the opportunity to immerse themselves in different cultures, gain international academic exposure, and enhance their personal and professional development.
For inquiries, contact our Public and International Affairs (PIA) Office at [email protected].
(L-R) Axel Jonah Sison (SCM) - University of Navarra, Spain; France Alyssa Faith Jaro (SLG) - University of Navarra, Spain; Jose Victor Santos (SLG) - Macquarie University, Australia; Kristen Yannis De Jesus (SLG) - Macquarie University, Australia; Lyndelle Annmari Buan (SCM) - University of Navarra, Spain; and Keith Tagabucba (SLG) - Dankook University, South Korea