University of Eastern Philippines

VP External Affairs

The Manila Times College of Subic

Dean, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Digital Forensics

Meet KC, a highly accomplished professional with a unique blend of academic achievements and real-world experience. With a Master's degree in Liberal Arts - Information Management Systems from Harvard University, she possesses a solid educational foundation. Currently pursuing her Master's in Management in Artificial Intelligence at Queen's University, She's at the forefront of cutting-edge technology.

As a Filipina-Canadian who has experienced both the North American and Philippine education systems, KC understands the challenges faced by students aspiring to enter higher learning and the corporate world. Her goal is to bridge the global technology talent shortage by incorporating emerging technologies into education curriculums.

With another Cybersecurity Certificate from Harvard and over 10 years of experience in technology production operations, KC possesses a strong foundation in cybersecurity and information management systems. She excels in developing robust cybersecurity strategies, implementing risk management frameworks, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, she's dedicated to addressing the UN-SDG. She has provided consulting services to schools and co-founded F4RM, an organization investing in creative technology education for underserved communities in the Philippines.
She has a passion on addressing global challenges and being a force for change in the corporate and educational sector.

Philippine Air Force, Armed Forces of the Philippines

Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Education and Training, A-8

COL PEDRO S AGAPITO is currently the Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Education and Training, A-8 whom assist the Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force in Education, Training and Doctrine matters.

University of the Philippines Los Baños

Associate Professor

Mindoro State University

University President

Prof. Levy B. Arago, Jr. is the first and current President of the Mindoro State University (MinSU), the only State University in the province of Oriental Mindoro. A duly-licensed Professional Teacher and Agriculturist, Dr. Arago has over forty years of service in the field of education. It is his ultimate desire to establish centers of excellence in MinSU’s flagship programs agriculture and allied courses, fisheries, and industrial technology – a venture that will benefit not only the University but the society as a whole. This drives him to constantly seek for opportunities at partnerships and collaborations in the global arena.

University of the Philippines Los Baños

Professor and Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension

Dr Bantayan pioneered the application of spatial digital technology in forestry in instruction, research and extension which led to the modernization of the curricular program in forestry and consequently expanded the employment opportunities of graduates. He initiated the research on the forest canopy that led to new findings on flora and fauna and the installation of the forest canopy tower – a first in the Philippines. He’s a Professor and professional forester with a degree in Forestry from the University of the Philippines Los Banos in 1984, MSc from Wageningen Research University, The Netherlands 1990, and Ph.D. in Engineering from The University of Melbourne in Australia 1996

He wrote a seminal book on GIS that is being used as the textbook for GIS in environment, forestry and natural resources. Dr. Bantayan is an accomplished researcher counting more than 20 research programs and projects to his name. He has co-authored ten books; more than 50 papers and journals and attended international conferences in USA, Europe and Asia.

Laguna State Polytechnic University

University President

Dr. Mario R. Briones has built an educational and experiential portfolio on solid grounds on a foundation of learning, networks and maturity in the workplace. Before he was sworn in as the 3rd University President of LSPU in 2019, Dr. Briones assumed various administrative positions such as Director of Extension Services, Dean of the College of Computer Studies, Director of Resource Generation and Outsourcing, Chairperson of the Student Affairs and Services, Director of Safety Management Services, Deputy Campus Director, and Campus Director among others, at Laguna State Polytechnic University San Pablo City Campus.
Today, at the helm of institutional pursuits, he steers the Laguna State Polytechnic University to its collective dreams of becoming a LEVEL IV SUC in the near future, along with it, the Certificates of Program Compliance, (COPC), Centers of Excellence (COE) and Centers of Development (COD), program and institutional accreditations to bolster student and faculty development. He envisions LSPU to be “a university of the future” where Lagunenses can create dreams, strive hard and make then happen and ultimately, improve their lives and be constructive contributors to nation building.

University of the Philippines Los Baños

Chancellor

Dr. Jose V. Camacho, Jr. is the 10th chancellor of UPLB. He was elected by the Board of Regents at its 1354thmeeting on Sept. 24 and started his three-year term on 01 November 2020.
He was the dean of the Graduate School (GS) from February 2012 to October 31 2020, and a professor of economics at the College of Economics and Management (CEM).
His vision-mission statement is entitled “Future-Proofing UPLB.”
He specified the need to future-proof UPLB’s human resources, lifelong learning and instruction system, research and innovation system, commitment to public good and social welfare, and global engagement.
He first served as the associate dean and chair of academic programs and curriculum of CEM (2007-2012), and chair of the Department of Economics (2001-2004).
He also serves as the chair of the Technical Working Group (TWG) on Graduate Education and of the Technical Panel in Economics, and co-chair of the TWG for the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program, all at the Commission on Higher Education.
He finished in 2007 his Doctor of Economics, with specialization in Economics of Education, Labor, and Human Resource Economics at Kyoto University, Japan.

Bukidnon State University

Director, International Affairs and Linkages

Rizza R. Consad
She is currently the director International Affairs and Linkages and a faculty of the Language and Letters Department in Bukidnon State University. She finished her bachelor’s degree in secondary education in English then Bukidnon State College, and Master’s of Arts in English Language Teaching in the same school. She finished her doctorate degree in Cebu Normal University specializing in computer-assisted language learning. She was also a recipient of the e-teacher scholarship conferred by the US Embassy to the University of South Carolina in 2009.
She has written research on information and visual literacy, game-based learning, computer-mediated learning, and material construction and validation on these fields. She is one of the pioneers in the Philippines trained by the US Embassy to be an American English resources trainer.
Also, she is an avid reader and a genealogy enthusiast. Sunday dinners with her family is her most favorite activity.

University of the Philippines Los Baños

Assistant Professor

Ms. Rowena P. de Guzman is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator in the Office for Institutional Development in Higher Education (OIDHE) at the University of the Philippines Los Banos. Her focus is on collaborative research particularly in the field of sociology and involved in agrarian studies. She is also interested in sociology of education.

Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PHILSCA)

PRESIDENT

Dr. Dela Cruz is the current President of the Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PhilSCA), a leading institution in Aviation Science. With a Ph.D. in Development Studies (Cum Laude) from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Dr. Dela Cruz has demonstrated exceptional dedication and climbed the ranks in both private and public higher education institutions. Dr. Dela Cruz is a renowned speaker in management, social sciences, and aviation-related fields and has published notable works on the economics of running an aviation school and participatory university governance. Under his leadership, PhilSCA achieved significant advancements, including the revival of CAAP-ATOC to a five-year certified status and the certification and compliance of PhilSCA's programs by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Driven by his dedication, he spearheaded curriculum development, strategic planning and ensured compliance with government regulations. During the pandemic, Dr. Dela Cruz implemented policies to facilitate flexible teaching and learning arrangements, established ICT infrastructure, and prioritized the welfare of faculty members through promotions. He also focused on providing a conducive learning environment by constructing new laboratory buildings, dormitories, and rehabilitating existing ones.

Commission on Higher Education

Chairman

Dr. J. Prospero “Popoy” de Vera III is the Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Chairman of the Unified Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST), and Commissioner of UNESCO. Prior to his appointment to the Commission, he served as Vice President for Public Affairs of the University of the Philippines from 2011-2016 and Professor of Public Administration.
As CHED Chairman, he steers the governance of all the Board of Regents/Trustees of all state universities and colleges including the University of the Philippines and Mindanao State University.
As UNIFAST Chairman, he ensures the implementation of the most important social legislation of the Duterte administration – the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education (UAQTE) or Free Higher Education law.
Dr. de Vera steered the higher education system during the COVID19 pandemic by working with the education stakeholders in adopting a flexible learning system and ensuring the inclusion of higher education issues at the highest levels of government as a member of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF).

Local Government Unit of Mabalacat City

CITY MAYOR

Mayor Crisostomo C. Garbo is a prominent political figure in the Philippines, Known for his leadership and commitment to public service. He was born on October 12, 1963, in Mabalacat, province of Pampanga.
Garbo started his career in public service while he was medical intern at the Angeles University Foundation School of Medicine in 1992 as an elected provincial board member. During his tenure, he implemented various programs and initiatives that aimed to improve the delivery of government services in the province.
In 2017, the Commission on Elections proclaimed Crisostomo C. Garbo as the city mayor of Mabalacat. Since assuming office, he has implemented various programs that aimed to enhance health and social services, elevate the quality of education, promote economic development, and improve the city's infrastructure. Some of his notable initiatives include the innovative pandemic response and improvements of health centers and clinics, and the implementation of programs that aimed to support women and children's welfare , small business, employment generation, and the agriculture sector.
Overall, Mayor Crisostomo Garbo is a respected political figure in the Philippines, known for his dedication and commitment to improving the lives of the people he serves.

Commission on Higher Education

HEAD EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

LapuLapu-Cebu International College

College President

Professor Grace Gorospe-Jamon holds a Doctorate degree in Political Science, a Master of Arts as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Political Science from the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City.

Grace built a career in education spanning 40 years in various roles, from a member of faculty right up to director of the premier state university’s extension program.

As a university professor, she consistently topped the university’s annual Student Evaluation of Teachers (SET), mentoring and advising a generation of doctoral, masters, and undergraduate students. As director of the state university’s extension program, she implemented many internationally funded extension program partnerships with the UN and various international private social enterprise groups.

She has been a public policy advocate as fellow and mentor at the Asia Foundation and the Geneva Institute for Leadership and Public Policy.

World Citi Colleges

President

Mr. Raymond Patrick V. Guico is the president of the World Citi Colleges Education System which serves about 15,000 students across five vast campuses and offers a range of programs from the associate to master's level.

Being a key advocate of internationalization, he pursues initiatives to partner with international institutions to broaden international engagements that enhance the students’ experiential learning and elevate WCC's academic standing to global ranking.

Concurrent with his position, he is also the president of World Citi Medical Center, one of the few level III ISO-certified hospitals in Metro Manila. Equipped with modern facilities, it also serves as the base hospital of WCC allied health programs.

He is also a board member of Oxygen Ventures Inc., a fast-growing IT solutions provider for education, finance, human resource, healthcare, and other industries. He, together with other young and vibrant entrepreneurs, made Oxygen Ventures one of the biggest providers of school management system platforms with more than fifty (50) institution partners and two hundred thousand (200,000) students and faculty users nationwide.

He is a Magna Cum Laude graduate with BA in Psychology and a Minor in Business Management at Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, US.

World Citi Colleges

Faculty

Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University

DIRECTOR FOR INTERNATIONALIZATION AND LINKAGES

Dr. Jesus Rafael B. Jarata, University Director for Internationalization, Linkages and ETEEAP, is also the former department chair of the Languages Department and former program chair of the BA Communication program. He also acted as the focal person of the Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication and Knowledge (CLICK). He was awarded as the 2016 Most Outstanding Faculty Member in DMMMSU; and an awardee of the Travel Grant by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts to conduct research presentations in Europe in 2018. Last year, he was chosen as the Filipino representative to participate in the Young Southeast Asia Leaders Initiative fellowship in Fulbright University Vietnam, sponsored by the US Embassy. He also joined the Commission on Higher Education delegation to travel to Canada as part of the Canadian-Philippine cultural and academic immersion. Prior to his employment in DMMMSU, Dr. Jarata served as a lecturer at Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University in Thailand. He obtained his Doctorate in Communication at the University of the Philippines, Master in Development Communication (BSU) and Bachelor of Arts in Communication (SLU). His areas of interest include semiotics, cultural and media studies and development communication.

University of Eastern Philippines

VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND EXTENSION

KARINA MILAGROS R. CUI-LIM, PhD is the current Vice President for Research, Development and Extension, University of Eastern Philippines. She is a licensed chemist and a chemistry professor for 22 years in the College of Science. She has been teaching chemistry in College of Science, College of Nursing, College of Engineering, and College of Agriculture in UEP. She obtained her BS in Chemistry, MS in Chemistry, and PhD Chemistry degree at the University of Santo Tomas, Espana, Manila. She was privileged to be CHED-PGMA scholar in her PhD degree and CHED PGMA-Sandwich program recipient for her dissertation at the University of Houston, Texas, USA.
Dr. Cui-Lim has had several trainings and exposures in chemistry and chemistry related topics. She has been a trainer in organic chemistry and research methods in chemistry of the UEP-DOST Regional Science Training Center. She published several articles in international referred journals like the American Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry and Wiley. Her research interest is focused on the fabrication, characterization and application of carbon nanotubes/polymers nanocomposites and natural products which she actively presented research works in national and international conferences like the Philippine Chemistry Congress and Asian Chemical Congress.

Commission on Higher Education

Education Program Specialist I

Ms. Ma. Cleopatra Macatangay is the Desk Officer in-charge for American Affairs under the office of Atty. Lily Freida Milla, Officer-in-Charge, Office of the Deputy Executive Director and Director-in-Charge, International Affairs Service of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). She handles higher education matters concerning Canada and USA. She also assists in organizing delegation missions and education fairs in the region participated annually by CHED and Philippine higher education institutions like NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo, APAIE Conference, BCIEW Session and CBIE Conference.