IGNITE AsiaPacific Forum on September 7

The Center for Research and Communication (CRC) invites you to the IGNITE AsiaPacific Forum entitled "Scaling Up Philippine Agribusiness by Integrating Smallholder Farms: A Focus on the Coconut Sector" on September 7 (Thursday) from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Li Seng Giap Auditorium. 

The event is free of charge, but kindly pre-register through this link to confirm your participation: https://bit.ly/CRCScaleUpCoconut

The forum aims to tackle and initiate discussions on how coconut farmers and the cooperative sector can contribute to human and economic development. At large, it addresses social programs and growth in truly human values. The forum will discuss the opportunities integrating smallholder farms in order to achieve economies of scale through co-operatives. 

One of the main resource speakers is Dr. Bernardo Villegas, CRC Director for Research and Chairholder of the Professorial Chair for Social Economics. 

The event is organized by the Professorial Chair for Social Economics of the Center for Research and Communication of the University of Asia and the Pacific in partnership with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Agricultural Committee and in collaboration with the Alay Buhay Community Development Foundation, Inc. 

For inquiries, email CRC at [email protected]. 

Class suspension (September 1)

Malacañang has suspended government work and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region tomorrow (September 1) in view of the continuous rainfall brought about by the Southwest Monsoon and Super Typhoons “Goring” and “Hanna.”

OAA launches Dragon Link for UA&P alumni

The Office of Alumni Affairs (OAA), in collaboration with the Information and Communication Technologies Office (ICT), is pleased to present Dragon Link, the first-ever UA&P Alumni Information System, running on soft launch mode.

The alumni can activate their Dragon Link account today and gain access to the following:

• Alumni Profile Updating: Seamlessly update details such as your educational achievements, current career milestones, and even integrate your social media platforms. Your profile becomes a powerful canvas, showcasing your journey from student to trailblazing alumnus.
• Streamlined Communication: No more sifting through scattered updates! With Dragon Link, you'll stay in the loop with the latest news, events, and announcements from UA&P, all conveniently accessible in one centralized hub.
• Career Advancement and Lifelong Support: Dragon Link opens doors to a world of career opportunities, providing access to UA&P job listings and higher education resources to enhance your skills and advance you in your career journey. And as you navigate different stages of your life – from early career challenges to later-life transitions.
• Exclusive Events: You'll receive exclusive invites to a lineup of alumni reunions, engaging workshops, insightful webinars, and career-enhancing seminars.
• Alumni Benefits & Services: Unlock your Alumni e-Card, granting you access to an array of on- and off-campus special discounts, offers, and privileges from UA&P's partners and affiliates.

For any concerns and suggestions, email OAA at [email protected].

Seminar-Worksyap sa Pagsasalin

Ang UA&P Departamento ng Filipino at UST- Sentro sa Salin at Araling Salin ay magkaroon ng Seminar-Worksyap sa Pagsasalin sa ika-2 ng Setyembre 2023 (Sabado) mula 8:00 n.u. hanggang 12:00 n.t. sa Dining Halls 1 and 2. Layon ng gawain na talakayin ang mga konsiderasyon at hamon sa pagsasalin ng mga akdang pang-Humanidades.

Naimbitahan bilang mga tagapanayam at tagapamagitan sina Dr. Wennielyn F. Fajilan (tagapangulo ng UST-SSAS), G. John Dale V. Trogo, Gng. Elenita C. Mendoza, at G. Mark Anthony Angeles. 

Get-together with UA&P's Inbound Exchange Students

The Public and International Affairs (PIA) Office would like to invite interested students to a get-together with inbound exchange students from UA&P's partner universities, namely Ircom, France; UIC Barcelona, Spain; and Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic on August 30 (Wednesday) at 1:00 pm at Case Room 1.

Get to know about their countries of origin and the universities they are from. You may register here on or before August 29 (Tuesday) to confirm your attendance. For more information, contact PIA at [email protected].