Photo Release: Global Partnerships in Focus as UOG Hosts Philippine Academic Delegation
Photo Release: Global Partnerships in Focus as UOG Hosts Philippine Academic Delegation
Photo Release: Global Partnerships in Focus as UOG Hosts Philippine Academic Delegation
3/23/2026
Representatives from the University of Guam joined a visiting higher education and tourism delegation from the Philippines during a courtesy meeting on March 10, 2026, at the University of Guam. The visit was hosted by the Office of the Senior Vice President & Provost and the Global Learning & Engagement (GLE) office to explore opportunities for academic collaboration, including potential faculty and student exchange programs.
The delegation included representatives from Central Philippine University, University of San Agustin, Enderun Colleges, and West Visayas State University. The group participated in a four-day island tour coordinated by the Guam Visitors Bureau and UOG’s Global Learning & Engagement office to strengthen institutional partnerships and promote educational exchange initiatives.
Pictured (top row, from left): Carlos Taitano, Director, Global Learning & Engagement, University of Guam; Cheska Lagera-Dizon, Account Director, GVB Philippines; Paola Espares, Senior Admissions Executive, Enderun Colleges; Tricia Tensuan, Vice President for Marketing, Enderun Marketing/GVB Philippines; Arch. Nikki Escalona-Tayag, Dean, College of Architecture and Design, Enderun Colleges; Ann Hernandez, Department Chairperson, College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management, Lyceum of the Philippines–Manila; Dr. Maria Amihan Panes, Program Head for Tourism, Central Philippine University–Iloilo; Prof. Lesley Joy Dignadice, Director of Local and International Linkages and Affiliations, Central Philippine University–Iloilo; Jane Jaspe, Owner, Iloilo Skyways Travel Agency (Edutourism); Nina Jaspe, Marketing Manager, Iloilo Skyways Travel Agency (Outbound Tourism); Prof. Ismael Almajar Jr., Program Coordinator, Student Internship Abroad and Internationalization Program, Central Philippine University–Iloilo; and Alyanna Bantugan, Administrative Support Specialist, UOG Global Learning & Engagement.
Bottom row (from left): Prof. Charmain Lyn Magapan, Academic Supervisor, University of San Agustin–Iloilo; Dr. Ma. Flora Collado, Program Head, College of Business and Hospitality Management, West Visayas State University–Iloilo; Daniel Perez, Chief Operations Officer, Enderun Colleges; Dr. Lyndon Avendaño, Dean, College of Business and Management, Enderun Colleges; Dr. Sharleen Santos-Bamba, Senior Vice President and Provost, University of Guam; Dr. Marivis Gangoso, Dean, College of Business Management, University of San Agustin–Iloilo; Medalla P. Baliao, Dean, College of Hospitality Management, Central Philippine University–Iloilo; and Dr. Raymund B. Moreno, Dean, College of Business and Hospitality Management, West Visayas State University–Iloilo.
