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.