On October 9, 2024, Mr. Lester Udang of International Affairs at Shinawatra University, visited our MOU partner Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. The visit aimed to acknowledge the successful academic collaboration between the universities, particularly the recently concluded two International Symposium and Conference held by the Faculty of Nursing.

During the meeting, Mr. Udang also proposed further discussions to advance international cooperation, focusing on promoting international student mobility and building a global employment network as part of Shinawatra University’s internationalization efforts.

Key participants in the meeting included:

• Rev. Fr. Mars Platino Tan, SJ, PhD, President, Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan
• Dr. Juliet Quintana Dalagan, Vice President for Higher Education
• Ms. Catalina Hayrosa Gaite, Executive Assistant to the President
• Mr. Don Antonio Velez, Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Higher Education

The discussions were fruitful and paved the way for a more strategic partnership in the near future.
Location: President’s Office, Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines