UA&P taps EduSuite to streamline university systems
The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) has officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with EduSuite, a leading provider of AI-driven school management systems, marking a significant step in the University's ongoing commitment to innovation and operational excellence.
Held at the UA&P campus on August 8, the ceremony brought together key leaders from both institutions to affirm their shared vision of transforming educational services through smart, scalable, and student-centered technology.
In his welcome remarks, Atty. John Philip Yeung, incoming President of UA&P, underscored the University’s commitment to excellence in all aspects of its operations.
“EduSuite is the best in the industry, and UA&P only wants to work with the best,” Atty. Yeung said. “We want to narrow down processes that take one month to one day. We look forward to this partnership.”
The MOA was formally signed by Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog, outgoing UA&P President, and Mr. Niel Dagondon, President of EduSuite. Witnessing the signing were Dr. Fe Gladys Golo, incoming Vice President for Academic and Faculty Affairs of UA&P, and Ms. Nikki Villaluna, Business Growth Manager of EduSuite.
“We’re honored that you put your faith in EduSuite,” Mr. Dagondon expressed. “We’re excited that finally things are taking off. EduSuite is here to serve. Let’s start building together — for the faculty, our students, and the entire UA&P community.”
EduSuite’s AI-powered system will support UA&P in optimizing critical academic and administrative processes, including online enlistment, enrollment, and scheduling.
Dr. Padojinog, in his closing remarks, emphasized the strategic importance of the partnership.
“This is a very important MOA with far-reaching implications for the University,” he noted. “We have come full circle, and we feel confident working with EduSuite. We are improving our systems on behalf of our students and our employees, and I’m sure we’re in good hands.”
The signing of the MOA signifies a strong commitment to harnessing technology in advancing education and lays the foundation for a future-ready UA&P.
(L-R) UA&P Registrar Dr. Fe Gladys Golo, UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog, EduSuite President Mr. Niel Dagondon, and EduSuite Business Growth Manager Ms. Nikki Villaluna.
University Day Lecture 2025
Everyone is invited to the University Day Lecture on August 14 (Thursday) at 10:00 am at the Li Seng Giap Auditorium.
UA&P Full Professor Dr. Veronica E. Ramirez from the School of Education and Human Development will deliver a lecture entitled “Filipino Diaspora: Lessons Learned from the Journey.”
After the lecture, the launch of the University Research Agenda (URA) and the presentation of the 2025 Awards for Publication of Scholarly Work will take place. The awards recognize and encourage the excellent research and creative work of our full-time employees, highlighting their significant contributions to their respective fields and the academic community.
Classes and work of those who wish to attend the lecture and awards may be shortened or suspended from 10:00 am to 12 pm.
You may register through this link: https://tinyurl.com/UDLRegistration2025.
Everyone is requested to arrive at the auditorium at 9:45 am.
For inquiries, please contact the Center for Research and Communication at [email protected].
University Library schedule effective August 6
The business hours of the University Library starting August 6 may be viewed below.
Holidays for August
The following dates have been declared non-working holidays for the month of August 2025:
August 15 (Friday)
University Day
UA&P holiday (Half-day work; morning only)
August 21 (Thursday)
Ninoy Aquino Day
Special holiday
August 25 (Monday)
National Heroes Day
Regular holiday
UA&P CDE Center visits The University of Hong Kong
A delegation from the Child Development and Education (CDE) Center of the School of Education and Human Development (SED) of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) visited the Faculty of Education at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) on July 23, 2025, to initiate discussions on potential academic collaborations in the field of early childhood development and education.
The UA&P delegation was composed of Dr. Lexie C. Estacio from the Office of the Vice President for Faculty Affairs & former Director of the CDE Center; Ms. Melissa Antoinette C. Garcia, current Director of the CDE Center; and Ms. Shelesh Marie A. Fadri, Center Administrative Officer.
The visit was hosted by the Consortium for Research on Early Childhood Development and Education (CORE) at HKU. Dr. Diana Lee, Deputy Director of CORE, together with research assistant Mr. Jichen Liu, welcomed the delegation and led a guided tour of HKU’s Centennial Campus.
(Front row, L-R) CDE Center Administrative Officer Ms. Shelesh Fadri, CDE Center Director Ms. Melissa Antoinette C. Garcia, HKU CORE Deputy Director Dr. Diana Lee, and former CDE Center Director Dr. Lexie C. Estacio.
(Back row, L-R) HKU representatives Mr. Jichen Liu, Dr. Rhoda Wang, and Prof. Carrie Lau.
Following the campus tour, Dr. Lee delivered a detailed presentation on the early childhood education programs offered by HKU’s Faculty of Education. She introduced the Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education and Special Education (ECE&SE). Joining her were Dr. Rhoda Wang, Program Coordinator of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education), and Professor Carrie Lau, Program Coordinator of the Master of Education (Early Childhood Education), who provided brief overviews of their respective programs. The HKU team also shared insights into CORE’s research initiatives and community-based projects, emphasizing their impact both locally and across the Asia-Pacific region.
The visit served as a meaningful platform for mutual learning and exchange, laying the groundwork for potential academic partnerships between UA&P and HKU.
*Photos courtesy of The University of Hong Kong.