Partido State University (ParSU) joined higher education institutions across Bicol in the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office Vโs FUSION 2026: Fostering United Strategies for Internationalization and Lifelong Learning Opportunities and Networking, held on November 9โ11, 2026, at Marison Hotel, Legazpi City.
The three-day capacity-building program focused on internationalization-at-home initiatives, SDG-based research, and the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP), equipping participating HEIs with practical knowledge, tools, and strategies to expand access to higher education and advance their internationalization efforts.ย
Through technical discussions, institutional presentations, and hands-on workshops, participants explored approaches to implementing ETEEAP and developing internationalization initiatives. The activity also included the induction of the AIRo-BNB officers, further promoting collaboration and networking among higher education institutions in the region. ParSUโs delegation comprised Ms. Monette A. Espia, Administrative Officer V of the Quality Assurance Office, and Ms. Judith A. Pontejos, Board Secretary I, on the first day; and Dr. Michael A. Clores, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Kennedy Cuya, Center Director of the Center for Intelligent Systems and Community Innovation, on the succeeding days.ย
During the institutional presentations, Ms. Espia presented the Universityโs Internationalization Strategic Action Plan, highlighting ParSUโs ongoing quality assurance initiatives in the global arena and its future directions. Complementing this presentation, Dr. Clores discussed the proposed ETEEAP offerings for the BS Fisheries and BS Office Administration programs, while Dr. Cuya introduced a proposed system to digitize the University's ETEEAP implementation.
ParSUโs participation reinforces its commitment to making quality education more accessible while creating opportunities for global academic engagement. By learning from regional partners and sharing its institutional initiatives, the University continues to pursue meaningful collaborations, expand lifelong learning pathways, and prepare its academic community for an increasingly interconnected higher education landscape.
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