Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre, Jr., University President of Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U), was privileged to be the only SUC President in the country to be invited as a topic presenter at the prestigious 2025 East and Southeast Asia UNESCO-UNEVOC Network Consolidation Workshop held in Seoul, South Korea. The workshop participated by UNESCO-UNEVOC member centers in East and Southeast Asia as well as other regions was conducted from September 3 to September 4, 2025.
During the workshop, current issues and policy agendas related to digitalization and green skills in TVET were discussed. Dr. Salistre had his time to speak about his topic on the first day. His presentation focused on empowering women in green and tech leadership roles through transformative TVET strategies. He emphasized that TVET programs positioned women not just as participants but as agents of change in their communities and industries. In his talk, Dr. Salistre did not forget to encourage the participants that as stakeholders, educators, and policymakers, they have to commit to embedding gender equity into every layer of TVET systems and to cultivate a new generation of women leaders who will shape the future of green and tech industries.
The workshop also included sessions on Advancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) through equity and capacity building; driving green transformation and digital innovation in TVET through inclusive leadership; and shaping the future of TVET: effective policies, strategies, and best practices. The participants were also provided the unique opportunity for a field visit to observe operations firsthand. Dr. Russ Allen B. Napud, Vice President for Administration and Finance, also joined Dr. Salistre in the said event.
The UNESCO-UNEVOC Network Consolidation Workshop aims to establish and strengthen the network among its member centers in East and Southeast Asia as well as other regions including the Philippines.
