To provide a forum for sharing and exchanging academic and mobility opportunities, the University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) Council of the Philippines, in cooperation with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) UMAP National Secretariat, organized a general assembly cum conference at the CHED Auditorium in Quezon City on February 26, 2025.

As the President of the Central Luzon Association of International Relations Officers (CLAIRO) and the Director of Don Honorio Ventura State University’s (DHVSU) Office for International Partnerships and Programs (OIPP), Dr. Mildred Crisostomo attended the conference and was elected Executive Vice President (EVP) of UMAP Philippines.

It is noted that Dr. Crisostomo took an oath as CLAIRO President before CHED Regional Office III Director Dr. Lora L. Yusi on February 21, 2025, along with other officers from Central Luzon SUCs.

"I am grateful that DHVSU's top management, headed by Dr. Enrique G. Baking, is fully supportive of OIPP's internationalization programs, projects, activities, and engagements." Dr. Crisostomo said.

She added that this opportunity will help clearly and purposively navigate the university’s internationalization initiatives and efforts in the context of multilateral and multisectoral partnerships and collaborations.

Together with Dr. Crisostomo, other DHVSU representatives present during the event were OIPP Coordinators Marcial Bonnie Salac and Engr. Freneil Pampo.

Photo credits: Marcial Bonnie Salac