Meditation for Women on August 26
All female faculty and staff are invited to the Meditation for Women on August 26 (Tuesday) from 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the ALB Oratory.
This 30-minute monthly meditation offers a meaningful pause from the day to reflect, pray, and listen to a short spiritual talk that can guide and inspire.
Immediately after the meditation, a merienda get-together will be held at the Executive Café.
To register for the activities, click here.
For inquiries, please contact Ms. Zoila Pilola at [email protected].
Rerouting plan for the EDSA Busway Construction Project (along SM Megamall)
Please be advised that construction is actively progressing for the new SM Megamall Concourse and Busway Station. To facilitate these improvements, please be informed of the following temporary traffic adjustments at EDSA North Bound from August 9 to October 18, 2025.
Rerouting schedule:
Monday - Thursday (1:00 am to 4:00 am): Partial lane closure
Friday - Sunday (1:00 am to 4:00 am): Full road closure
Rest assured that the EDSA Busway system will remain operational 24/7.
Please view this alternate route plan for your immediate reference and guidance. Kindly take note of this schedule and plan your travel acccordingly.
UA&P, YCCECE explore academic partnerships in Early Childhood Education
On August 6, the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), through the UA&P Child Development and Education (CDE) Center, welcomed delegates from Hong Kong-based Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE) for a campus visit that marked a significant step toward international collaboration in early childhood education.
The visit followed a study tour to Hong Kong by faculty and administrators from UA&P CDE Center on July 22, during which initial discussions with YCCECE took place.
Representing YCCECE were Professor Kerry Lee, President; Ms. Winnie Ho, Director of Institutional Advancement and Marketing; and Ms. Miriam Shah, Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director of the Pamela Peck Discovery Space.
They were received by key UA&P officials, including Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog, Outgoing President; Atty. Philip Yeung, Incoming President; and Ms. Melissa Garcia, Directress of the CDE Center. Also present were Dr. Lexie Estacio, from the Office of the Vice President for Faculty Affairs and former Directress of the CDE Center; and Ms. Shelesh Fadri, Administrative Officer of the CDE Center.
The visit provided an opportunity for both institutions to engage in in-depth discussions on potential areas of collaboration, including student internships, exchange programs, the development of a joint degree in early childhood education, and continuing professional development initiatives for faculty.
(L-R) Ms. Shelesh Fadri, Administrative Officer of the CDE Center; Ms. Miriam Shah, Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director of the Pamela Peck Discovery Space; Ms. Winnie Ho, Director of Institutional Advancement and Marketing; Professor Kerry Lee, President of YCCECE; UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog; Atty. John Philip Yeung, Incoming UA&P President; Ms. Melissa Garcia, Directress of the UA&P CDE Center; and Dr. Lexie Estacio from the Office of the Vice President for Faculty Affairs and former Directress of the CDE Center.
PrEBA opens Certificate Course in Data Governance
To equip professionals with the tools and strategies needed to manage and leverage data effectively, the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), through its Professional Education in Business Analytics (PrEBA) program, opens its Certificate Course in Data Governance.
Titled “From Foundation to Impact: Build Governance that Drives Value,” the two-module course is designed for data professionals aiming to lead with purpose and implement governance practices that deliver measurable business value.
The program covers the following:
- A customized, actionable data governance framework
- Tools for lifecycle-based data management
- Practical solutions to recurring data challenges
- Strategies for aligning governance with business goals
- Insights to unlock data value and improve ROI
The course will be conducted onsite at the UA&P Ortigas campus on Saturdays, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Module 1: September 13, 20, and 27
Module 2: October 4, 11, and 18
The registration deadline is September 1, 2025. Interested participants can enjoy early bird, group, and UA&P alumni discounts.
For more details or to register, visit bit.ly/DataGovReg or email [email protected].
New faces on campus: Exchange students from France and Spain
The University of Asia and the Pacific is pleased to welcome six European exchange students from its partner universities for the first semester of the 2025–2026 academic year.
The students from France’s IRCOM are Joséphine Myriam Caroline Duyrat-Petry, Arthur Pierre Bapt, Faustine Constance Philippine Giletti, and Maguellonne Marie Aude Marthe Jean-Paul-II Chouvet.
From Spain, UA&P welcomes María Iparraguirre Ayerdi from the Universidad de Navarra and Ignacio Aliño Carbonell from the Universidad Católica de Valencia.
All will be at UA&P for the semester, with Mr. Carbonell staying for the full academic year. Their presence enriches the academic community and reflects UA&P’s ongoing commitment to global education and cultural exchange.
(L-R) Joséphine Myriam Caroline Duyrat-Petry, Arthur Pierre Bapt, Faustine Constance Philippine Giletti, and Maguellonne Marie Aude Marthe Jean-Paul-II Chouvet from IRCOM, with María Iparraguirre Ayerdi from the Universidad de Navarra and Ignacio Aliño Carbonell from the Universidad Católica de Valencia.