Press Release

As part of its commitment to internationalization, Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) celebrated the 57th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Day through a flag raising ceremony and fellowship night, on August 8.“This ASEAN Day is reminder of our shared history as Southeast Asian people,” CHMSU Vice President for Research and Extension Andrew Eusebio Tan said.The ASEAN Day celebration and festivities at CHMSU is an opportunity for students to learn more about our neighbors as well as appreciate their culture, customs, and traditions, Tan sai in a press release.The student leaders participating in the 6th RIPPLES Training Camp, DSWD Cash-for-Work Program workers, faculty, and staff showcased the traditional clothing of the ASEAN member-states.The fest...

Teleperformance through its corporate social responsibility arm, Citizen of the World (COTW), has contributed 1,500 volunteer hours during the Brigada Eskwela organized by the Department of Education that mobilizes various sectors of society to help with and volunteer for the preparation of public school facilities for the new school year.Dubbed "TP Dream Builder," the initiative drew 242 TP volunteers who have shown remarkable dedication by rolling up their sleeves to volunteer and refurbish school facilities nationwide. These efforts included cleaning up school grounds, re-painting classroom walls, and repairing classroom furniture.In Bacolod City, Teleperformance adopted Sum-ag Elementary School.“We are proud to see a continued increase in volunteer hours for this year’s Bri...

On the Fourth of July—U.S. Independence Day and Philippine-American Friendship Day—we look back on what the U.S.-Philippine partnership has achieved over the past twelve months. We’ve reached incredible milestones together as friends, partners, and allies, setting a bold agenda to build a more secure and prosperous future for our peoples.The Trilateral Leaders’ Summit among President Biden, President Marcos, and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida in Washington was a historic moment in a year of exceptional achievements.The leaders committed to advancing the security and prosperity of all three nations, the Indo-Pacific region, and the world through cooperation on economic growth, critical technologies, the digital economy, climate and clean energy, infrastructure, and peace and securi...

Dr. Ryan Mark Molina, executive vice president and chief operating officer of STI West Negros University, and Dr. Dadi M. Si, rector of  the Universitas Galuh, (l-r)  sign the memorandum of agreement for a renewed partnership.*STI West Negros University and Universitas Galuh in Indonesia renewed their partnership through the signing of a fresh Memorandum of Agreement in Universitas Galuh, Ciamis in West Java on Tuesday, June 25.STIWNU also inked partnerships with four new academic institutions who belong to the consortium of UniGal.The new international partners of STIWNU are Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam, Universitas Subang Indonesia, Institut Bisnis Dan Informatika Kesatuan and Universitas Cipasung Tasikmalaya.STIWNU administrators and students with administrators ...

The World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) recently recognized Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) as one of the top 100 academic institutions in three categories.CHMSU placed 26th in Crisis Management, 70th in Social Responsibility, and 93rd in Industrial Application, according to a WURI announcement on June 7, a press release from the university said.The WURI assesses higher education institutions' real contributions to industry and society, highlighting innovative education, research, and engagement to society.Using 13 categories, it encompasses innovation targets and methods, offering a comprehensive measure of institutions’ creative contributions to societal advancement, according to the WURI.Crisis ManagementThe university landed in 26th place...

The Computer Science and Information Technology programs at the University of St. La Salle received a five-year reaccreditation from the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU).In a notice to USLS President and Chancellor Br. Joaquin Severino S. Martinez, the PAASCU Board of Trustees confirmed the reaccreditation of both programs under the College of Engineering and Technology, valid until May 2028, a press release from the university said Friday, June 9.The reaccreditation follows a thorough evaluation conducted by a team of PAASCU representatives and accreditors during the Resurvey Visit held on April 24-25, 2023. This visit aimed to assess the quality and standards of both programs.Dr. Annabelle C. Balor, USLS Vice Chancellor for Ac...

First Balfour Inc., the Lopez Group’s engineering and construction arm, is exploring a plan to develop a green, electric-powered transport system in Iloilo City to support the city’s transformation into one of the country’s most livable and highly urbanized cities.The transport plan was discussed during a recent meeting between officials of the Iloilo City local government unit (LGU), led by Mayor Jerry Treñas, and representatives of First Balfour, a press release from the firm said.If implemented, the First Balfour project will help the city attain a number of objectives such as reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion, promoting local tourism, creating new jobs, and improving the local government’s delivery of service, it said.As envisioned by First Balfour, the integ...