Promoting the value of international partnership, cultural exchange and meaningful collaborations, the Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U) hosted the first ever International Week on July 7-11, 2025. Participants to this activity are International Higher Education Institutions coming from Indonesia, Cambodia, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Likewise, there are participants from the national Higher Education Institutions namely Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology, Aklan State University, Caraga State University, Pangasinan State University, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University and Northern Iloilo State University.
At the opening activity, they were given a sneak peek of our culture as they were welcomed with a Dinagyang performance of Tribu Paghidaet of La Paz National High School. Afterwhich, a visual presentation of the different participating universities took place at the Students Services Building. Each of them was given the chance to showcase their university profile and was followed by a short orientation of the common Tagalog and Hiligaynon words. Different presentations for international collaborations were also given by the Office of the Research Services Division, Extension, Gender and Development and University Library.
Another highlight of the day’s activity was the international networking night and cultural show which was prepared for the participants at the National Museum-Western Visayas. Aside from the performances, they also had the firsthand information about the museum. Before the showcasing of the Philippine folkdances, there was a signing of agreement between ISAT U and the different HEIs as a commitment to the partnership and collaboration of the universities in its effort for academic exchange and cultural appreciation.
The International Week celebration also included Southern Iloilo Cultural Tour, Iloilo City Tour and the Education Fair which was held in Boracay. Local and national HEIs booths were put up for exploration and collaboration opportunities. Atty. Lily Freida M. Milla, Officer-In-Charge, Executive Director, Director IV, International Affairs Services, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), was the guest speaker for the Educational Fair Program.
