News and Events
UA&P welcomes inbound exchange students
The Public and International Affairs Office (PIA), together with the Management Committee and deans, welcomed the new inbound exchange students for the academic year 2024-2025 on August 27 at the Dining Hall.
This semester, UA&P has 10 exchange students from IRCOM, France; Sookmyung Women’s University, South Korea; and Universidad de Navarra and Universidad Catolica de Valencia in Spain.
Additionally, UA&P has sent six outbound exchange students to universities in Spain and South Korea.
The student exchange program provides young people valuable opportunities to explore diverse educational systems, cultures, and destinations.
For inquiries, kindly email PIA at [email protected].
The exchange students from France, South Korea, and Spain with UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog (leftmost), College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Marion Magsino (center), University Secretary Mr. Anthony David (2nd from right), and UA&P Vice President for Administrative Affairs Mr. Mito Pablo III.
(L-R) Mr. David, University of Navarra students Carlos María Abadía Moreno and Pablo Echarvarne Elía, and Mr. Pablo III.
(L-R) Pablo Echavarne Elia, Eduardo Cubells Alfonso, Maria Alfonso Echenique, Sixtine Elise Marie Jessenne, Eline Heritier, Martha Mika Marie Vanlerberghe, Zelie Celine Marie Lerolle, Alejandro Mañez Estarelles, and Carlos Maria Abadia Moreno.
CAS-Arts Dept joins HEF Vigan Project closing ceremony exhibition
UA&P Arts Department Chair Dr. Laya Boquiren Gonzales participated in the closing ceremony exhibition organized by the UNESCO Heritage Emergency Fund (HEF) of UNESCO Jakarta and ICOMOS Philippines at the Tadena Hall of the University of Northern Philippines in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, on August 12.
The exhibition called "Saluad-Tawid" (Ilokano for “protecting our heritage”) marks the conclusion of the HEF Vigan Project, documenting the many pivotal events that stemmed from the 2022 earthquake that destroyed the Historic City of Vigan, a World Heritage Site, which prompted the recovery initiative of the HEF.
Dr. Boquiren-Gonzales curated the exhibition that highlighted the community of Vigan, who opened their houses for documentation and testing by the expert teams, the various private individuals, and the government and educational organizations who generously donated their services, talents, insights, and expertise. Sample materials from traditional Bigueño houses were prepared for display to show evidence of the damage from the earthquake and also from underlying deteriorative causes such as pests and moisture filtration that exacerbated the effects of the tremors.
For more information about the UNESCO Heritage Emergency Fund, visit this link. More information about the World Heritage Site of the Historic City of Vigan may be found here.
Dr. Boquiren-Gonzales (2nd from right) with (L-R) ICOMOS Philippines Vice President Ar. Kenneth Tua, UNESCO Jakarta Project Assistant Mr. Rizky Fardhyan, UNESCO Jakarta Chief of Culture Unit Ms. Moe Chiba, ICOMOS PH President & Chairman Dr. Cheek Fadriquela, and ICOMOS PH Communications Officer Joselito Corpuz.
MQU Talks on September 10
Macquarie University (MQU), Australia, in partnership with UA&P, is inviting students to attend the MQU Talks on September 10 (Tuesday) from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the PLDT Hall.
Learning to be a Leader: Developing Skills for Leading Oneself and Others
Professor Patrick Garcia
MQU Business School
Journalism, Social Media and AI
Professor Tai Nelson
MQU Faculty of Arts
Interested participants may register here. Registration is open until September 9 (Monday) at 5:00 pm. For inquiries, you may send an email to [email protected].
UA&P, CRC sign partnership with PNOC
On August 20, the University of Asia and the Pacific Foundation, Inc. (UA&PFI) and the Center for Research and Communication Foundation, Inc. (CRCFI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) at the UA&P campus. The signing ceremony aims to formalize and strengthen the close collaboration between PNOC and UA&P/CRC in the areas of manpower training and research that would further promote investments in the fields of renewable energy and social enterprises.
The signatories were Mr. Oliver Butalid, President and CEO of PNOC; Dr. Winston Padojinog, President of UA&PFI; and Dr. Bernardo Villegas, Vice President of CRCFI. Serving as official witnesses to the signing of the MOU were Atty. Joel Arzaga, Corporate Secretary of PNOC, and Dr. Robert Roque, Vice President for Business Development and Alumni Affairs of UA&P.
In his message, Mr. Butalid highlighted the research possibilities on the impact of specific energy policies and programs on economic development, the potential for talent development, and the networking opportunities with other stakeholders in the energy sector, including government agencies, NGOs, and other academic institutions.
He concluded, “There is a lot of work to be done to strengthen our energy sector. Energy is, after all, not just one industry among many. It is what drives the entire economy, as it underpins all the sources of growth, creates jobs, and improves the quality of life for citizens.”
PNOC is a government-owned and controlled corporation that seeks to develop and implement projects in a financially prudent and responsible manner aimed at increasing the country’s self-sufficiency level in oil, gas, and other energy sources; foster sustainable and environment-friendly sources of energy and promote energy efficiency and conservation; and maintain the highest standards of service and corporate governance.
(L-R) PNOC Corporate Secretary Atty. Joel Arzaga, PNOC President and CEO Mr. Oliver Butalid, UA&PFI President Dr. Winston Padojinog, CRCFI Vice President Dr. Bernardo Villegas, and UA&P VP for Business Development and Alumni Affairs Dr. Robert Roque.
Mr. Butalid holds the book The Philippine Economy Towards First World Status authored by Dr. Villegas (right) and given by Dr. Padojinog (left).