University of the Philippines Los Baños

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor, Institute of Weed Science, Entomology and Plant Pathology, UPLB
Head, Pest Biology and Biodiversity Division
Curator, Mycological Herbarium at the Museum of Natural History
MS Plant Pathology at the Iowa State University

Commission on Higher Education

Officer-in-Charge, Office of the Deputy Executive Director and Director, International Affairs Service

Attorney Lily Freida Macabangun-Milla is the Director of the International Affairs Service (IAS) of the Commission on Higher Education and a Career Executive Service Officer (CESO). She concurrently holds the post of Officer-in-Charge at the Office of the Deputy Executive Director of the Commission and was formerly designated as the OIC President of the Marikina Polytechnic College.

Mabalacat City College

COLLEGE PRESIDENT

Dr. Michelle Aguilar-Ong, a government and business executive, presently serves as Mabalacat City College's College President. Her tenure as President is marked by numerous pioneering programs with two of MCC's pandemic responses being finalists at the Times Higher Education Awards in Asia.

Her passion for promoting social inclusivity is evident in her programs, such as the Pro Plus for working students and with disabilities, the First Generation for families without college graduates, the I-Peace for indigenous communities, the Life Long Learning for adults seeking workforce reintegration, and the Crimson Honors for academically gifted students.

Under her leadership, MCC has become a benchmark destination. Its exceptional use of technology and community development programs have contributed to this. Furthermore, she implemented effective transformations in student life, internationalization, and organizational culture.

Dr. Aguilar-Ong has a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from the University of the Philippines-Manila, as well as Master's and Doctorate in Public Administration from Don Honorio Ventura State University, where she received the meritissimus distinction for both. Along with a coaching certificate from the Chartered Management Institute in London, she was a scholar for the Community College Administrators Program by the US Department of State at Florida State University.

Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University

VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Dr. Elsie M. Pacho is the current Vice President for Academic Affairs of the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University. As the VPAA, Dr. Pacho is directly responsible to the University President for carrying out all educational policies, for implementing all programs and projects of the institution, and for supervising curricular, instructional, and other academic activities in the institution. She is also responsible in design programs that promote interdisciplinarity, collaboration and lifelong learning; and is engaged with local and international partners and networks. Prior to her present designation, Dr. Pacho rose from the rank as a classroom teacher of mathematics to becoming Campus Head of Instruction, and University Director for Instruction. She obtained her Phd in Mathematics Education at the Centro Escolar University.

Panpacific University

University President

Dr. Rhonda T. Padilla is the President of Panpacific University. Her stewardship and resilience, together with her officials, were able to make the University an ISO 9001:2015 certified and receive a QS rating of 3 stars, among 27 Universities in the Philippines, making it the only private university in Northern Luzon. Since its operation, the University’s flagship programs have been Maritime, Criminology, and Education. Additionally, Panpacific University is the sole university within the area duly accredited to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Dr. Padilla is a graduate of Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management at Saint Louis University, Baguio City. She also holds an Executive Master in Business Administration from the Asian Institute of Management. She joined the Executive Course for Philippine Education Leaders in the National University Singapore-School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE); and took the Leadership Development Program for Presidents in Denmark, organized by the International Association of University Presidents. She is currently affiliated with different associations such as the International Association of University Presidents, the Asian University Presidents Forum, the Association of the Universities of Asia and the Pacific, and Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities.

Panpacific University

Chief Operations Officer

Engelbert C. Pasag is currently the chief operating officer of Panpacific
University, in the Philippines. He is the OIC-dean of the Panpacific
Graduate School, and Panpacific Business School, and the current director
of the Office of International Linkages.
He taught in Gyeongju University in Gyeongju, Korea in 2013. He taught
business subjects for two years in the world-class School of Business
Administration at the Dankook University, Yongin, South Korea.
He is an active member of the Association of Filipino Educators in Korea,
where he served as a secretary for 3 years, and the Council of ASEAN
Professors in Korea. He is also secretary of the P2A Philippines and the
country representative to the international secretariat of
ASEAN-recognized organization, Passage to ASEAN (P2A). He is a member
of the board of directors of the Mecosono Chamber Orchestra in the Philippines.
He received his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy in Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines, as well as MA in
Education Management and PhD in Educational Management (magna cum laude). He also received his MBA from
Asian Institute of Management.

University of the Philippines Los Baños

Professor

Professor of Curriculum Studies and Human Development Studies

Mabalacat City College

VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Happy S. Pelayo provides executive-level direction and management oversight for budgeting, finance controls, human resources, campus maintenance, and facilities operations. She has a proven track record of leading teams in identifying areas of improvement for optimizing processes and administering end to end office operations. Prior to her current position, she served as Deputy Executive Director for Finance and Administration at Nayong Pilipino Foundation and as Budget and Accounting Head at Floridablanca Water District both Government Owned and Controlled Corporation in the Philippines.

University of Eastern Philippines

SUC President

Dr. Cherry I. Ultra, is the the 7th University of Eastern Philippines in Catarman, Northern Samar having been installed on December 10, 2019. She has a doctorate degree in Agricultural Economics, Major in Natural Resource Economics with Cognates in Environmental Science and Management which she obtained at the University of the Philippines, Los Banos, Laguna in 2001. She obtained her Bachelor of Sciencecin Business Administration at the Philippine School of Business Administration, Manila. She is a Registered Agriculturist and a Resource Economist. Dr. Ultra was hailed as one of the Regional Awardees of the Presidential Lingkod Bayan 2022 for showing exceptional contributions resulting from an idea or performance which impact ripples through the country’s public interest by the Civil Service Commission. She is also a recipient of the Gawad Banyuhay ng Katatagan 2022 and has been awarded as an Outstanding UPLB Alumni Award 2022.

Mabalacat City College

Vice President for Global Relations, Opportunities and Workforce Development

Mr. Raymond John D. Vergara, MPR, currently holds the position of Vice President for External Affairs and Internationalization at Mabalacat City College in the Philippines. He earned his Baccalaureate Degree in Philosophy from the Mother of Good Counsel Seminary and a Masters in Philosophical Research from De La Salle University Manila. Throughout his tenure at the institution, he has served in several capacities, including Program Chair of Social Sciences and Humanities and Dean of the Institute of Arts and Sciences. Presently, he is focused on establishing collaborations with various Higher Educational Institutions and organizations worldwide in areas such as Global Citizenship Education, Education for Sustainable Development, Workforce Development, and Institutional Advancement.

Laguna State Polytechnic University

Associate Professor

He is an Associate Professor at the Laguna State Polytechnic University, Philippines. He serves as the Director for Quality Assurance and Lead Auditor among LSPU Internal Quality Auditors, ensuring that standards of excellence are upheld within his institution. Furthermore, he serves as an Associate Editor of the Presidential Media Affairs Office. As the Flexible Learning Focal Person of LSPU-System, he actively promotes and implements innovative approaches to education, enabling more accessible and effective learning experiences for students. His role as the Program Coordinator of the Graduate School highlights his leadership abilities and commitment to advancing higher education. Moreover, he contributes to the enhancement of education in the Philippines as an Accreditor and member of the Regional Quality Assessment Team. His involvement in the National Research Council of the Philippines as an Associate Member showcases his dedication to research and the advancement of scientific knowledge. His authorship of books in Statistics, a Learning Guide in Methods of Research, and Assessment in Student Learning demonstrates his ability to distill complex concepts into accessible resources for students and fellow academics. Furthermore, his patent, along with the impressive number of citations and publications, exemplifies his significant contributions to the academic community.