Conference on Irrigation and Fertigation for PH Food Security

The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), in partnership with the Israel Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, ABCD Foundation, Harbest Agribusiness, Israel Economic Mission to the Philippines, and the Philippine Partnerships for Sustainable Agriculture, is hosting Beyond Sahod-Ulan: Irrigation and Fertigation for Philippine Food Security on April 22 (Tuesday), from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Li Seng Giap Auditorium.

This high-impact event brings together industry leaders, agricultural experts, policymakers, and key stakeholders to explore cutting-edge solutions in irrigation and fertigation that are crucial to achieving food security in the Philippines.

Register now at this link. Seats are limited. Walk-ins will not be accommodated.

For more information, email [email protected].

UA&P launches CORE Cebu, formalizes partnership with Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) launched its first regional executive education hub—UA&P CORE Cebu—on March 28, 2025, in a milestone event held at the Citadines Cebu City that also formalized the university’s partnership with real estate development company Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI).

The launch marks a pivotal step in realizing UA&P’s Strategic Vision 2030, which includes establishing a national presence across three strategic locations in the country. Through CORE Cebu, the university aims to deliver executive-level education that emphasizes both technical excellence and values-driven leadership.

“Cebu City was a natural and strategic choice for this expansion,” said Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr., Chairman of the Board of Trustees of UA&P Foundation Inc., citing the Queen City of the South’s robust economy, accessibility to Visayas and Mindanao, and the strong support of alumni in the region, both from UA&P and its forerunner, Center for Research and Communication (CRC). “We are particularly heartened by the strong presence of our active alumni network here.”

The event featured a partnership signing ceremony between UA&P and CLI, with Amb. Cuisia, Jr., UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog, CLI Chairman Mr. Jose Soberano III, and CLI Executive Director & Senior EVP Mr. Jose Franco Soberano as signatories. The partnership secures CORE Cebu’s headquarters at the Latitude Corporate Center in Cebu Business Park. 

(L-R) UA&P BOT Chairman Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr., CLI Chairman Mr. Jose Soberano III, UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad B. Padojinog, and CLI Executive Director & Senior EVP Mr. Jose Franco Soberano.

In his remarks, Dr. Roberto Miguel Roque, UA&P Vice President for Business Development and Alumni Affairs, emphasized that the Cebu project was “a shared dream, a shared vision, a shared mission with many stakeholders.”

“We considered once more our purpose: to bring the unique educational experience of UA&P, deeply imbued with wisdom, solidarity, and excellence, to many more places—starting with our country, and eventually the rest of the Asia-Pacific region,” Dr. Roque said.

He also highlighted the deeper significance of the occasion, which coincided with the centenary of the priestly ordination of St. Josemaría Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei, to whom UA&P owes its spiritual inspiration.

CORE, which stands for Continuing Real-World Education, will offer a suite of executive-level certificate programs and short courses tailored to the needs of industries in the Visayas and Mindanao. Upcoming offerings include programs on Data Governance, Sustainability Management, Project Management, and the much-established Strategic Business Economics Program (SBEP).

The facility—designed by world-renowned architectural firm AIDEA—will span approximately 470 square meters, with a large multipurpose area, a tech-enabled case room, faculty offices, and coaching rooms to host both local and international lecturers, including faculty from the IESE Business School in Barcelona.

UA&P President Dr. Padojinog expressed deep gratitude to the project’s key benefactors. “They have set a shining example of collaboration,” he said. “Your belief in our mission will undoubtedly create ripples of positive impact—not only in Cebu but also in the VisMin area, and, in the future, in Vietnam and Indonesia.”

Dr. Padojinog emphasized that CORE is more than a physical space—it is a platform for human flourishing, professional growth, and transformative leadership. He invited the community to support the project in various ways—from donations and professional services to program development and enrollment of executives.

“Let us work together to make CORE a symbol of what is possible when visionaries, educators, and partners unite,” he said. “May your continued generosity inspire even greater achievements.”

The soft launch was attended by members of the UA&P Board of Trustees and Management Committee, alumni from UA&P and CRC, institutional partners, and representatives from Cebu’s business community. UA&P co-founder and BOT Vice President Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas shared the value of upskilling, reskilling, and retooling of professionals and executives. Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin N. Garcia, who is a UA&P alumnus, also graced the occasion. 

UA&P representatives Mr. Anthony C. David, University Secretary; Dr. Roberto Miguel S. Roque, Vice President for Business Development and Alumni Affairs; Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas, UA&P co-founder & BOT Vice President; Dr. Winston Conrad B. Padojinog, UA&P President; Amb. Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., BOT Chairman; and Mr. Miguel Alissandro V. Tan, BOT member.

UA&P founders Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao (left) and Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas (right) with Fr. Joseph Y. De Aquino, current chaplain of the St. Therese Parish in Lahug, Cebu City, and is an alumnus of the Applied Business Economics Program (ABEP) of UA&P.

Cebu Landmasters, Inc. Executive Director & Senior EVP Mr. Jose Franco Soberano (standing) with (seated, L-R) Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao, Amb. Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., and Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas.

UA&P Vice President for Business Development Dr. Roberto Roque, BOT member Mr. Miguel Tan, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Amado Saquido, CORE Executive Director & SBEP Program Director Dr. Danilo Mojica II, and School of Media & Marketing Dean Dr. Jerry Kliatchko.

UA&P co-founder Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao, who began his academic career in Cebu, described his participation in the event as “a full circle to my professional career.” Now part of the UA&P team launching executive programs in the Visayas and Mindanao, he shared his hopes of turning CORE into a hub for transformative business and governance education. 

“I hope I am not dreaming too much,” he said, outlining his vision for specialized programs, corporate transformation roadmaps, and even a regional governance forum based in Mactan. “But I always have ringing in my ears the comment of St. Josemaría: ‘Dream, and your dreams will fall short.’”

As UA&P expands its reach through CORE Cebu, the university reiterates its commitment to shaping professionals who are not only competent and globally competitive but also deeply committed to serving the common good.

For more information on UA&P CORE programs or partnership opportunities, contact [email protected].

Chaplaincy Advisory: 2025 Easter Triduum Schedule of Activities

We invite everyone to this year’s Easter Triduum Liturgical celebration at the Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory with a live feed at the Celestino Dizon Auditorium.

The schedule will be as follows:

April 17
Holy Thursday
The Lord’s Supper | 6:00 pm

April 18
Good Friday
The Lord’s Passion | 3:00 pm

April 19
Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil | 9:00 pm

After the Evening of the Lord’s Supper, the altar of Repose on Holy Thursday is open for Visita Iglesia until midnight. For the Easter Vigil, everyone is to assemble at the DCB Plaza. Please bring your candles with wax plates.

The schedule of confessions can be viewed here. 

JC-16YP Research Forum 

Ang Kagawaran ng Filipino, sa pakikiisa ng Junior College Program, ay magsasagawa ng pangkumperensiyang pananaliksik na may pamagat na “Siyásik 2025: Pagdalumat sa Wika at Kulturang Pilipino” at may temang “UNITAS: Unang Hakbang tungo sa Intelektuwalisasyon mula sa iba’t ibang larang” sa ika-7 ng Mayo, 2025, sa Li Seng Giap Auditorium.

Ang salitang “Siyásik” ay nagmula sa salitang Filipino na “siyasat” at “pananaliksik” na nangangahulugang “masusing pagsusuri o pananaliksik.” 

Tampok sa kauna-unahang kumperensiyang pananaliksik na ito ang pinakamahuhusay na papel-saliksik ng bawat seksiyon ng Junior College Program na kasalukuyang kumukuha ng Filipino 012 o ang “Pagbasa at Pagsuri ng Iba’t Ibang Teksto Tungo sa Pananaliksik.”

Layunin ng kumperensya na (1) mapalawak ang kaalaman at kasanayan ng mga mag-aaral sa kanilang kurso, edukasyon, at nasyon, (2) pagpapahalaga sa wikang Filipino at intelektuwalisasyon ng Filipino at (3) gampanin ng kabataan sa pagtataguyod ng pag-aaral ng araling Pilipinas. Gayundin, inaasahan ng Kagawaran ng Filipino na  magiging mas makabuluhan ito sa pag-aaral at personal na pag-unlad ng mga dadalo bilang mga mag-aaral na nasa isang unibersidad.

Forum on Academic Freedom of HEIs

The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU), in partnership with Estrada & Aquino Law and with the support of the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC), would like to invite you to attend the executive session titled "The Legal Mind: Academic Freedom of Institutions of Higher Learning" on April 22 (Tuesday) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Centennial Auditorium, Jose Rizal University, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City.

This program aims to provide valuable insights into promoting, protecting, and strengthening the various aspects of academic freedom of higher education institutions (HEIs). 

The forum will also cover the following topics:

I. Governance of Philippine Higher Education: An Overview
II. Balancing Student Protection and the Academic Freedom to Enforce Discipline
III. The Extent and Boundaries of the Academic Freedom: Who May Teach? (Navigating Labor Laws for the University)
IV. A Safe Space Begins with Me (Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, Safe Spaces Act, and other laws promoting the welfare of students and school personnel)

To register, please complete this Google form. Institutions that will send more than one participant will have to fill out the registration form again. The registration fee for the session is P 4,000.00 per participant. Please see the payment details below:    

Account Name: PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, INC. 
Bank: Security Bank, San Miguel Avenue Branch, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Account Number: 0381-009093-001

Kindly send a copy or screenshot of the deposit slip to [email protected] or through Viber at 0915-5672346.