16 September 2026 | Bontoc, Mountain Province — Research took center stage as Mountain Province State University (MPSU) welcomed researchers, academics, students, and representatives of partner institutions to the WE-BREW 2026 International Multidisciplinary Research Conference at the Teng-ab Pastoral Complex.
WE-BREW, which stands for Worldwide Engagement for Bridging Research for Excellence and Wisdom, carries the theme, “Advancing Multidisciplinary Research and Wisdom for Sustainable and Transformative Development.”
Organized and hosted by MPSU, the conference is being conducted in partnership with 14 institutions and organizations: CGC University, India; Politeknik Piksi Ganesha, Indonesia; Shinawatra University, Thailand; Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH), Vietnam; WorldBridge Academy, Vietnam; the Asia Pacific Consortium of Researchers and Educators (APCORE); the Center of Inclusive Communities and Development Advocacy (CICADA); Universidad de Manila; EduHeart Knowledge; Romblon State University; Isabela State University; Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University; Kalinga State University; and the University of the Philippines Baguio.
The conference brings together about 150 participants, including speakers and researchers from the partner institutions and other universities and agencies, as well as MPSU officials, faculty members, staff, and students. Conducted in a hybrid format, WE-BREW 2026 accommodates both onsite and online participation.
In his message during the opening program, MPSU President Dr. Edgar G. Cue warmly welcomed the delegates and emphasized the importance of research collaboration and knowledge sharing in advancing higher education and sustainable development.
The academic program featured a keynote address by Dr. Witawat Jangiam, Dean of the Graduate School of Burapha University in Thailand and Executive Director of APCORE. Plenary presentations were delivered by Dr. Leah E. Abayao, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of the University of the Philippines Baguio, and Dr. Ma. Felma Carlos-Tria, President of the Universidad de Manila. The speakers shared insights on research collaboration, sustainable development, and the transformative role of knowledge in society.
The plenary session was followed by the signing of memoranda of agreement between MPSU and partner institutions, further strengthening academic partnerships, international engagement, collaborative research, and other academic endeavors.
A total of 67 research papers are expected to be presented across five thematic tracks:
• Track 1: Health, Resilience, and Human Well-being
• Track 2: Environment, Climate Action, and Sustainable Resource Management
• Track 3: Education and Sociocultural Inclusion
• Track 4: Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation
• Track 5: Justice and Governance, Leadership, Tourism, and Business
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Through WE-BREW 2026, MPSU and its partners provide an inclusive platform where researchers, educators, students, and development practitioners can share evidence, exchange insights, and build collaborations across disciplines, institutions, and countries.
