Manifesting its heightened global presence, Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) weaves its participation in the Asia-Pacific Summer Program (APSP) 2025 and the Asia-Pacific Faculty Development Program (APFDP), to be held on July 19–27 at Daffodil International University (DIU) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

This internationalization effort signals BiPSU’s deepening commitment to holistic, globally competitive education, where global exposure and cross-disciplinary competencies have become essential for both emerging student leaders and higher education professionals.

Through the APSP and APFDP, the university strengthens its mission of raising global citizenship and academic excellence among its constituents.

The delegation brings together 17 students from various schools of Naval and Biliran campuses, namely: Gil Irinco, Cris Ann Noquera, Jyca Shalem Honrejas, Kent Sibayan, Kristian Nartea, Arnel Rositasi, Luis Gelizon, Raffie John Michael Alpuerto, Rogelio Cale III, Marigold Inot, Sofia Anne Fuentes, Jasten Arrogante, Rubie Jane Aballe, Kyla Juntilla, Christian Jay Gonzales, Jake Ryan Mangubat and Jomari Kundiman.

Accompanying them are five esteemed educators, comprising: Ms. Florabelle Corpin, Adviser of The Pillar Publication; Dr. John Cavin Sabonsolin, Chairperson of the Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BACOMM); Mr. Vincent Justine Realino and Ms. Precious Mae Alcero, Faculty Members of the BACOMM; and Ms. Chiejeaca Jehanna Yu, Director of the International Affairs Office (IAO).

“This international engagement empowers our students and faculty with advanced knowledge, intercultural insight, and practical skills that transcend the boundaries of local learning,” spoke Prof. Victor C. Cañezo Jr., BiPSU President, during the official send-off on July 15. “Show the world the brilliance of BiPSUnistas that cross beyond local borders.”

Following the courtesy call, Dr. Maribel N. Zipagan, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and IAO Director Ms. Yu led a pre-departure orientation at the Hyflex Audio-Visual Center (HAVC), wherein Ms. Yu outlined the travel itinerary and event schedule and Dr. Zipagan provided crucial international travel reminders, stressing the importance of cultural sensitivity, proper flight etiquette, and proudly representing both the university and the country.

The APSP offers students from any academic background a dynamic platform for academic enrichment, cultural immersion, and collaborative experiences through lectures, workshops, field visits, and heritage tours. Concurrently, the APFDP provides faculty participants with professional growth in areas such as pedagogy, curriculum innovation, digital education, assessment strategies, and research methods.

BiPSU’s involvement in these international programs reflects its continuous pursuit of quality, relevance, and excellence—positioning its students and educators as active contributors in the global academic and professional arena.

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