The event, organized by CHED Regional Office V, in partnership with Bicol University and the Bikol Foundation for Higher Education (BFHE), gathered higher education leaders to exchange strategies and best practices in internationalization.

Key discussions tackled the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ASEAN Internationalization Strategies, and partnership-building among HEIs. Among the distinguished speakers were CHED RO V Regional Director Dr. Demetrio P. Anduyan, Jr., Atty. Lily Freida C. Macabangun-Milla, CHED International Affairs Service Director, Dr. Roger Y. Chao, Jr., ASEAN higher education expert, and Dr. Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya, UNC President.

Director Tumala expressed gratitude to CatSU President Dr. Gemma G. Acedo for the support, noting that the forum provided opportunities for self-evaluation, strengthening CatSU’s current IZN strategic plan, and opening doors for future collaborations.