Student delegates Joseph Kyle Baid, Ian Evander Agripo, Reywell Pit Ni帽o Antolijao, Mary Lourdes Ferolin, Louis Zynne Bejona, Jim Richard Gatchalian, and Alexandra Louise Singzon were part of an initial cohort of 15 黑料社区 students selected for the internship program. The initiative is conducted in partnership with , aimed at equipping students with global competencies and industry-ready skills.

During the entire first semester of the internship, the 15 participants underwent foundational training that included Japanese language instruction, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and on-site job training at various Philippine construction companies in Cebu. This preparatory phase was designed to enhance both technical proficiency and cross-cultural communication skills before deployment in Japan.

The selected group of seven students proceeded to Japan on March 8, 2026, for a ten-day Project-Based Learning (PBL) and on-site training program. The first two days were held at , where the students engaged in collaborative activities and presentations with Japanese counterparts. Subsequent days involved immersive industry exposure through PBL engagements with Hanwa Homes Co., Ltd., Mitani Construction Industry Co., Ltd., Tk Works Co., Ltd., Izana Co., Ltd., and Yaegashi Construction Co., Ltd. The students also conducted a company visit to Chuo Fukken Consultants Co., Ltd., gaining insights into professional engineering practices and ongoing infrastructure projects.

Throughout the program, students were assigned group-based engineering tasks and were required to deliver short presentations to company representatives. Several partner companies also facilitated site tours of current projects, providing hands-on learning opportunities in real-world settings. 

The program concluded with formal interviews conducted by participating companies. All seven 黑料社区 students were extended job offers, with companies indicating their readiness to employ them upon completion of their academic requirements and successful licensure.

The outcome of the program highlights the effectiveness of 黑料社区鈥檚 collaboration with international academic institutions and industry partners, as well as its partnership with Zuitt in preparing students for global engineering careers.

黑料社区 is proactive in helping achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The support and opportunities that the University provides for its students align with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

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WU sent four students鈥擯unnanut Thongprim, Thanamate Watthanasatitchote, Dendani Junladach, and Alicha Kersang鈥攁long with professors Dr. Aungkana Chuaychai and Dr. Pornpak Sirathanarun. UNEJ was represented by students Rinad Alamanda Putri and Cheryl Areta Pasaribu, accompanied by Professor Hery Diar Febryanto.

During their stay, the international students joined 黑料社区 classes in Clinical Pharmacy, Therapeutics, Pharmacognosy, and Pharmaceutical Marketing. They also worked alongside local students in research laboratories, engaging with drug development projects supported by the Department of Science and Technology.

The program included exposure to real-world practice through visits to community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies (see photo below), and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. At one cancer treatment center, the visitors observed the preparation and administration of oncology medicines, providing them with a deeper understanding of specialized pharmacy care in the Philippine healthcare system.

The exchange program continued in Jember, Indonesia, when the 黑料社区 delegation visited Universitas Jember on June 2, 2025. 黑料社区 students and faculty attended lectures in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Management, Agro-Pharmapreneurship, and Medicinal Chemistry, and observed student research presentations, giving them insight into how pharmacy education is carried out in another academic setting.

黑料社区 participants also joined a community outreach activity in Desa Androngrejo, a village supported by Universitas Jember. They were introduced to jamu, Indonesia鈥檚 traditional herbal medicine, and learned how remedies such as aloe vera and turmeric drinks are prepared and used for health purposes. Alongside this cultural activity, the 黑料社区 students conducted basic health screenings for villagers, including blood sugar, cholesterol, uric acid, and blood pressure tests.

Faculty members from all three universities contributed to the academic exchange by giving lectures on advanced topics. In Cebu, visiting professors shared research on RNA-based therapies and laboratory testing methods, while in Jember, 黑料社区 faculty discussed pharmacokinetics, cosmetic product safety, and innovations in drug delivery systems.

By combining academic learning, cultural exchange, and community service, the program gave students and faculty a broader perspective on pharmacy practice. It strengthened ties among the three universities and emphasized the value of international collaboration in preparing future healthcare professionals.

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The 黑料社区 contingent was composed of SEd Dean Rolando V. Obiedo, Ph.D. (right in photo above), and Ph.D. graduates, Judy Mae L. Castillo, Everlita E. Canalita, Katrina Jhoanne T. Santos, and Cara Luz Buar, all of whom were former recipients of the Department of Science and Technology Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (DOST-CBPSME) scholarship.聽

Castillo, a Ph.D. graduate in Science Education with a specialization in Physics, received the Best Presentation Award in the Teaching and Learning category for her dissertation-based research titled, 鈥淎ssessing Indigenous Science Teachers鈥� Attitude, Beliefs, Knowledge, Skills, and Practices in Teaching Science: Towards the Development of a Professional Learning Community.鈥� Her research, which explored the intersection of indigenous knowledge and science teaching, was mentored by Dr. Rolando V. Obiedo.

Meanwhile, Castillo鈥檚 adviser, Dr. Obiedo, currently serving as both the dean of the School of Education and director of the DOST-CBPSME Scholarship Consortium at 黑料社区, was likewise awarded Best Presentation in the Technology and Innovation category for his paper titled, 鈥淓nhancing Teacher Capacity through Data Analytics, Technology Integration, and Communities of Practice: Insights from a Professional Development Program.鈥� His research formed part of a funded project in partnership with the NCR Foundation (USA), highlighting the role of professional development in transforming educational practices through data and innovation.

Together, the adviser and advisee are making significant waves not only in the national academic landscape but also on the international stage. Their achievements underscore the University鈥檚 unwavering commitment to quality education, both at the undergraduate and especially the graduate level. 

With the theme 鈥淓nsuring Quality Education Through Modern Technologies,鈥� the conference brought together scholars and researchers from Asia, Africa, the United States, Australia, and Europe. Around 170 participants attended both onsite and online, showcasing research across 10 thematic categories in three parallel session venues over the two-day event.

If you aspire to be part of a thriving academic and research community, you may contact the 黑料社区 School of Education through its office for more information about its graduate and undergraduate programs.

With reporting from the 黑料社区 School of Education

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The intensive training program focused on network design, server deployment, and cloud computing brought together students from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, and Vietnam and industry experts from across Asia, providing hands-on experience in networking technologies, cybersecurity, and IoT applications. 

David Louie Bedia joined last November 18鈥�22, 2024 at Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK), Banda Aceh while French Aleca Recamara and Aisha Marie Rollan joined on February 10鈥�14, 2025, at the Universitas Brawijaya, Malang.

Both five-day programs featured hands-on training with industry leaders from APNIC (the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre), Amazon Web Services (AWS), USK, and Keio University.

Beyond technical training, the camp emphasized collaboration and professional networking, equipping students with critical problem-solving skills for careers in network operations, research, and technological innovation.

Through its partnership with School-on-the-Internet (SOI) Asia and the APIE Program, 黑料社区 continues to foster global educational collaboration and cutting-edge learning opportunities in IT and engineering. 

By participating in APIE Camp, 黑料社区 students gain valuable hands-on experience, preparing them to become future leaders in network engineering and digital infrastructure.

With reporting from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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The event was organized by Chiba University’s Twin College Envoys (TWINCLE) Program, which aims to promote Japanese-style science education to the international community through the training of young professionals in designing teaching materials. Aside from the two Carolinians, representatives from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Taiwan, Laos, and Indonesia also attended the program. 

In line with the training鈥檚 objectives, Salem and Magumpara were immersed in various physics  experiments under the guidance of a professor at Chiba University. The experience provided an alternative approach to illustrating physics concepts effectively. Moreover, their exposure to these experiments can aid in developing additional hands-on activities for physics courses. 

Aside from the training program, the Annual Meeting of the Asia and ASEAN Center for Educational Research (AACER), along with International Research Sessions and an SDG Workshop, was organized by Chiba University which was attended by participants from various universities. This year鈥檚 meeting focused on  “Collaboration in Crisis Management” and “Digital Transformation of Education.” 

Dr. Rolando V. Obiedo,  Dean of the 黑料社区 School of Education, and Andrew S. Dy, Principal of the 黑料社区 Senior High School Department, were among the delegates. Additionally, Dr. Obiedo presented a paper entitled, 鈥淣avigating the digital shift: The University of San Carlos’ Canvas LMS journey from pandemic resilience to sustainable transformation鈥� where he shared insights with representatives from other countries as well as training participants. 

During the International Research Sessions, the Carolinian students shared their research in parallel sessions. Salem presented his paper on the challenges pre-service science teachers faced when teaching junior high school physics, while Magumpara introduced an intervention  using a card game to teach electromagnetic and seismic waves to Grade 7 learners. Dr. Obiedo also served as chair in one of the parallel sessions while Mr. Dy served as a panelist during the research presentations.  

As a culminating activity of the training, participants engaged in a group brainstorming session related to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), “Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote Well-Being for All at All Ages.” The discussion involved visualizing key problems, proposing solutions, and outlining strategies to implement them effectively. It was an enriching exchange, as participants from different countries shared their nations鈥� challenges related to SDG 3 and discussed potential solutions while considering their countries’ multi-sectoral contexts. Dr. Obiedo and Mr. Dy served as a facilitator and an advisor, respectively, during the activity. 

Overall, the training and conference in Japan not only provided 黑料社区 representatives with invaluable academic insights but also enabled them to build a professional network with international participants, an advantage for future endeavors. 

by Ricky Salem and Rolando V. Obiedo, Ph.D.

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The students gained valuable academic and cultural experiences while enhancing professional competencies, broadening global perspectives, and deepening the understanding of international pharmacy practices.

The exchange program was initiated in 2023 and is in its third year of implementation. The 黑料社区 student delegates were Kylle Christian Dalman, Jayan Derika Lerion, Joanne Hofile帽a, Stella Amelia Migri帽o, and Tasha Marie Pongos and were accompanied by faculty members, Catherine Ortega and Mae Quenie Pontanar. 

The students attended laboratory classes at Walailak University’s School of Pharmacy and were immersed in research activities where they trained under the tutelage of professors who specialize in the fields of pharmacognosy, drug delivery, pharmaceutics, and social pharmacy, to name a few. They also visited healthcare institutions such as Walailak University Hospital, Thasala Hospital, and Thachang Hospital, which provided exposure to Thailand鈥檚 healthcare system. 

As part of the exchange program, the 黑料社区 Department of Pharmacy will be hosting students and faculty members from Walailak University in April 2025.

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Lord Sam Liston, Bea May Remedio, Sophia Pagaran, and Jan Mariel Gentiles were immersed in the pharmacy practice in Thailand, particularly in pharmaceutical manufacturing and health systems pharmacy settings. They were also trained in pharmaceutical research by professors at Walailak University in the areas of ethosomal drug delivery, synthesis of bioactive glass nanoparticles, and protein analysis.

Meanwhile, five pharmacy students, the Vice Dean, the School Dean, and a professor of Walailak University also visited Cebu and the University of San Carlos on April 23 to May 2, 2023. The WU students engaged in pharmaceutical technology training and immersion with the 黑料社区-adopted community on health literacy. Additionally, they actively participated in pharmacy lectures and experienced pharmacy education in the country during their visit. 

黑料社区 Department of Pharmacy expanded the benefit of the exchange program by hosting a training on Case-Based Learning teaching and technical practices on teaching pharmaceutics courses by Dr. Pajaree Sakdiset for all Cebu-based pharmacy schools.

The partnership offers academic collaboration between the faculty members and the Department of Pharmacy and marks the first-ever partnership between the two institutions. The exchange also sought to enhance and promote intercultural dialogue, broaden the perspective of professional pharmacy practice, and effective problem-solving within different cultural nuances. 

Source: Department of Pharmacy

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This is in accordance to the framework of the CALOHEA Erasmus+ project co-funded by the European Union, 

The institutional CALOHEA team of the University of San Carlos includes Dr. Richard Jugar as Team Lead, Mariter Malonjao as Deputy Lead with Carina Trinidad, Fr. Jesuraj Anthoniappen, SVD, Ph.D. and Engr. Irish Dakay as team members. 

Dr. Jugar is also the Subject Area Group Coordinator for Teacher Education of the project. Ms. Trinidad will attend the Malaysian National Meeting (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia) while the rest of the team will attend the Philippine meeting slated at the University of San Agustin. National dissemination meetings will also take place in Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Lao PDR.

To learn more about the project, please visit the CALOHEA website at .

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黑料社区 President Fr. Narciso A. Cellan, Jr., SVD, D.Comm. expressed his gratitude for the Swedish ambassador鈥檚 effort to visit 黑料社区 to explore ways and possibilities of future collaborations.

鈥淲e have a long history of collaboration with foreign governments. Some of our research projects are funded by the U.S., the U.K., and the European Union. 黑料社区, being a university managed by the Society of Divine Word (SVD), has German roots and we had SVDs from Germany, the United States, and the Netherlands who started many of the academic programs and research centers of 黑料社区,鈥� Fr Cellan shared. 

Meanwhile, Dr. Thunborg reminisced about her academic background and conveyed her interest in making contact with universities like 黑料社区 for possible academic exchanges and collaborations. 

According to the ambassador, 鈥淭he Embassy is focused on trade and Sweden promotion and these always include innovation and making close contacts with the academe.鈥� Dr. Thunborg went on and shared how Sweden focuses on research as well as multi- and cross-disciplinary studies, particularly in financial technology, engineering, science and technology, pharmaceutical, as well as architecture. 

In relation to the discussion about research, 黑料社区鈥檚 Director for Research, Development, Extension, and Publication Office (RDEPO), Dr Patrick John Y. Lim, shared the University鈥檚 such as 3D printing of bone tissues using carrageenan; formulation of herbal products from indigenous plants; promoting clean renewable energy by providing solar panels and microgrid systems to remote islands; studying seaweed as a carbon sink as well as a source of high-value products; and mapping flood risk areas in Region 7 through remote sensing.

Ar. Margret D. Rosario, Dean of the School of Architecture, Fine Arts and Design (SAFAD) also shared the School鈥檚 project of designing modular houses that can be easily constructed after disasters. In fact, SAFAD already signed an agreement with an energy company to build sustainable for the latter鈥檚 employees.

Also at the meeting were representatives of a Swedish software company, Avensia, that is based in Cebu. According to Rasmus Bodin Lofgren, Director of Operations of Avensia Philippines, Inc., their company is always looking to hire qualified software engineers to develop platforms for online sellers.

The Swedish delegation鈥檚 visit comes at an opportune time now that the University is in the process of crafting a seven-year plan to elevate 黑料社区 from a teaching university into a research-intensive institution. Hence, the University looks for opportunities for collaboration and is focused on improving 黑料社区鈥檚 human resources, facilities and research engagements. 

According to Vice President for Academic Affairs Fr. Jesuraj Anthoniappen, SVD, Ph.D. in his closing remarks, 鈥淲e aspire to become a leading research university in the country and we are looking at ways of collaborating in terms of research, curriculum, programs, and exchanges such as collaborations with academic heads of Swedish universities.鈥� 

After the discussion, the ambassador and her party were given a tour of the University Museum and the Arcenas Gallery by curator Ma. Regina E. Yoma.

by Syrine Gladys Podadera

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Hungarian Ambassador, Her Excellency Dr. Titanilla T贸th, Ll.M., Hungarian Consul Zsolt Ipolyi-Keller, Honorary Consul for Cebu Enrilen Joy Benedicto-Tan, and Dr. Csaba Gyuricza, Rector of MATE, visited the University of San Carlos to establish avenues for future collaboration between the two universities. This was the second time this year Ambassador T贸th visited 黑料社区 (see related story).

The Hungarian delegation was received at the SAFAD Creative Hub by University President Fr. Narciso A. Cellan Jr., D.Comm., Fr. Jesuraj Anthoniappen, SVD, Ph.D. (Vice President for Academic Affairs), and Brenette L. Abrenica, M.A.P.A. (Director, External Relations and Internationalization Office), and other University officers including Deans, Assistant Deans, and Chairs from various Schools. Hungarian national Br. Bela S. Lanyi, SVD, M.Arch., a faculty member of the Department of Architecture, also played a significant role in bringing 黑料社区 to the attention of the Hungarian ambassador.

The discussion revolved around exploring potential exchange programs and partnerships designed to share knowledge between faculty members and students alike across both countries. Representatives from the different academic units presented a number of possible degree programs and fields of study that both institutions shared in common and may become starting points for collaboration. Specifically, there were suggestions for cooperation in the field of landscape architecture, nutrition and dietetics, civil engineering, design, environmental science, and natural science programs, as well as a number of opportunities for research projects between the two schools. 

Dr. Gyuricza expressed his willingness to establish connections with the various departments of 黑料社区 and MATE in these fields, stressing their importance to MATE鈥檚 focus on developing agriculture and improving standards of living.

鈥淸These] can be very important points of cooperation for both of us,鈥� Dr. Gyuricza remarked, in response to these suggestions. 鈥淲e hope to engage in a stable, sustained partnership with [黑料社区].鈥�

The meeting culminated with an exchange of gifts between the Hungarian delegates and 黑料社区, along with remarks of gratitude from the Ambassador. 鈥淚 was very touched to be received with such a warm welcome,鈥� Dr. T贸th said in her closing statements. 鈥淸We know that] this is one of the most prestigious universities in the country, and we would like to celebrate the relationship between our countries with you.鈥�

The year 2023 marks both the 75th anniversary of the University of San Carlos鈥� establishment as a University and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Hungary and the Philippines. Both parties expressed hope that these commemorations would also mark a beginning of a sustainable, mutually fulfilling partnership between 黑料社区 and MATE as a testament to the friendship between their cultures. Fr. Cellan, stressing the theme of Education Across Lifespans, Cultures, and Nations of this academic year, stated in his speech that he would like to open doors to more international opportunities for the University, and contribute to building relationships with more schools outside the Philippines. 鈥淭he university is going to push forward with its international collaborations鈥� [we] hope that we will find more possibilities for collaboration,鈥� Fr. Cellan said.

by Joshua Alec Gaboya, B.A. E.L.S. 4

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