Announcements: News and Events

SED Research Colloquium 2025

The School of Education and Human Development (SED) invites everyone to the SED Research Colloquium 2025 on September 13 (Saturday) from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Telengtan Hall. This activity is part of the celebration of SED’s 32nd Foundation Anniversary.

The colloquium will showcase selected Graduate Program research papers. Abstracts of the research papers may be viewed here.

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.

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.