Bontoc, Mountain Province | September 15, 2026 – – – Mountain Province State University (MPSU) welcomed international delegates participating in the Academic and Cultural Exchange Program: “Cultures in Conversation, Knowledge in Action” and the Worldwide Engagement for Bridging Research, Excellence, and Wisdom (WE-BREW) 2026.
Said gathering brought together students, educators, academic representatives, and researchers from partner institutions across Asia, providing an avenue for academic exchange, cultural interaction, and strengthened institutional collaboration.
The delegation included student and faculty exchange participants from CGC University, Mohali, India, led by Dr. Sarbit Singh, as well as visiting lecturers and academic representatives from Shinawatra University, Thailand, represented by Dr. Aleksei Nekhaev; HUTECH University, Vietnam, represented by Dr. Tran Phuong Hai; and WorldBridge Academy, Vietnam, represented by Ms. Freya Uyen. Also joining the delegation were members of the Asia Pacific Consortium of Researchers and Educators (APcORE), led by its Director, Dr. Witawat Jangiam, and a representative from Burapha University, Thailand, as part of the team behind WE-BREW 2026.
As part of the opening activities, the international delegates paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the University President, where they were warmly accommodated by MPSU President Dr. Edgar G. Cue and university officials. The delegation also visited the Municipal Mayor’s Office of Bontoc, where they were welcomed by Municipal Mayor Hon. Franklin C. Odsey.
The engagements marked the beginning of a series of academic and cultural activities under the exchange program and WE-BREW 2026. The activities are designed to provide participants with opportunities to share knowledge and experiences, engage with different cultures, strengthen professional networks, and deepen collaboration among partner institutions.
Through the Academic and Cultural Exchange Program and WE-BREW 2026, MPSU affirms its continuing commitment to internationalization, research and academic collaboration, knowledge exchange, and meaningful cultural engagement. These initiatives provide platforms for sharing research, exchanging ideas and experiences, and building partnerships among educational institutions, researchers, communities, and other stakeholders across borders.
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