NYLON Manila Career Fair is back at UA&P!

If you’re stuck between “I need a break” and “I need a job”, this one’s for you. Expect career talks you actually want to hear, booths to check out, and giveaways to score.

See you on campus!

UA&P Forum on Strategic Autonomy and EU-ASEAN Relations 

 
The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), through the School of Social Sciences, Law, and Governance (SLG), invites you to a public forum on “Navigating Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Dynamics: Strategic Autonomy and EU-ASEAN Relations in a Multiplex World Order” on May 8  (Thursday) from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the PLDT Hall.

This forum will delve into the following critical themes:

• The evolving geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape and the need for recalibration of partnerships and strategies.
• Understanding strategic autonomy for the EU and ASEAN emphasizes self-sufficiency in political, economic, security, and technological spheres.
• The implications of the EU’s strategic compass and how it intersects with ASEAN’s goals for regional stability and development.
• The significance of interregional trade agreements and how they can fortify economic resilience and reduce dependency on major global powers.
• The evolving global and regional security architectures and their impact on EU-ASEAN relations in the context of the growing geopolitical and geoeconomic rivalries.

The following esteemed experts and scholars will provide strategic insights and analysis on the political, security, and economic challenges and opportunities shaping the EU-ASEAN relations:

H.E. Răduţa Dana Matache
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to the Philippines

Honorable Rosemarie G. Edillon, PhD
Undersecretary for Policy and Planning
Department of Economy, Planning, and Development

Dean Alan A. Lachica, PhD
Vice President for Academic Affairs, National Defense College of the Philippines
Director, Philippine Center of Excellence in Defense Development and Security

Atty. John Paul T. Samonte
Director for ASEAN External Relations
Department of Foreign Affairs

Please register here.
 
For inquiries, please contact Guillian Mae Palcone at [email protected].

Corporate vs. Gigs: Finding Your Career Path

The Junior Philippine Society for Talent Development - UA&P Chapter invites you to a seminar on "Corporate vs. Gigs: Finding Your Career Path" to be held on May 2 (Friday), 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at ACB 302.

The session will explore the key differences between corporate jobs and freelancing, covering work stability, flexibility, career growth, and financial security. This engaging discussion will provide valuable insights, real-world perspectives, and practical tips to help you navigate your career decisions with confidence.

Register here. 

Exhibit on the Sacred Relics of the Passion

UA&P Alab, the student arm of the UA&P Chaplaincy, in collaboration with the Blessed Ivan Merz Reliquarium in Marikina, presents “May Pag-Asa Pa Ba? An Exhibit on the Sacred Relics of the Passion," which will be on display from April 30 (Wednesday) to May 3 (Saturday) at the Hanns Seidel Hall, Development Communications Building. 

This year’s exhibit will include the image of the Sancta Maria Ianua Coeli (Holy Mary, Gate of Heaven) and Sacred Relics of the Passion and the Saints, namely, the True Cross of the Lord, Titulus Crucis, Crown of Thorns, the Twelve Apostles, Blessed Ivan Merz, and many more. 

Shaping Future Innovators: SSE Information Session Showcases Engineering and Technology with a Business Edge

On April 5, 2025, the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) welcomed the high school community to its campus for the School of Sciences and Engineering’s (SSE) information Session titled “Charting Your Course.” The event gave high school students, teachers, guidance counselors, and parents a deeper look into SSE’s four distinctive undergraduate programs: Data Science, Information Technology, Civil Engineering, and Industrial Engineering.

More than just a program showcase, the session highlighted SSE’s core strength: integrating engineering and technology with a strong business orientation. This unique positioning prepares students not only to be technically competent but also to thrive as future-ready professionals
equipped with business acumen and leadership potential.

Alumni speakers John Brylle Bae (BS Applied Mathematics, 2016), Research Director at The Fourth Wall; David dela Paz (BS Information Technology, 2013), Co-Founder and President of Netbank; and Javier Quinto (BS Industrial Engineering, 2017), Head of Global Partners at GCash International, underscored how the combination of technical training and business insight at SSE helped shape their professional paths. They emphasized that this dual competency is increasingly valued in today's corporate and tech-driven world.

Industry collaborators also enriched the session. Mr. Colin Legarde Hubo, Executive Director of UA&P’s Center for Social Responsibility, discussed the growing importance of sustainability and how SSE’s cross-disciplinary education empowers students to address evolving challenges with a strategic mindset. Mr. Jerome Evangelista, Vice President for Enterprise Marketing & Pricing at SEAOIL Philippines, Inc., delivered a short masterclass on supply chains in the oil and petroleum industry and invited future students to step up as innovative engineering leaders tackling real-world business challenges.

Current SSE students Joseph Segundera (BS Civil Engineering), Nicole Maniego (BS Industrial Engineering), Nico Estreba (BS Data Science), and Bien Garperio (BS Information Technology) also took the spotlight, sharing personal stories of why they chose their programs and how SSE continues to shape their academic and personal growth. They highlighted how SSE fosters a community where students gain both deep technical skills and a keen understanding of business, setting them apart in today’s competitive job market.

The event concluded with a campus tour, offering attendees a glimpse of student life and SSE’s learning environment - marking a fitting end to an inspiring session that aims to chart the course of tomorrow’s engineering and technology leaders.

For more information about SSE, kindly visit the SSE website.

Members of the SSE Operations Committee with SSE alumni speakers and current SSE students (L-R): BSIE lecturer Ms. Hannah Dela Paz, BS Data Science student Dominic Estreba, BSIT student Bien Garperio, Center for Social Responsibility Executive Director Mr. Colin Hubo, SEAOIL Vice President for Enterprise Marketing & Pricing Mr. Jerome Evangelista, SSE Vice Dean Dr. Maria Teresa Carale, BSIE alumnus and GCash International Head of Global Partners Mr. Javier Quinto, BSIE student Nicole Maniego, BSIT alumnus and co-founder and president of Netbank Mr. David dela Paz, and IE Program Director Dr. Varsolo Sunio.

SSE students greet arriving participants.

Info session participants (center) with SSE students and former BSIE program director Dr. Edwin Olmos (leftmost).