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La Consolacion College Bacolod brought international learning closer to its students and faculty through an academic exchange with Dr. Polly Barr, guest lecturer from the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, during the “International Collaboration and Transformative Learning: A Roundtable Discussion” held June 4.

The roundtable served as a platform for knowledge exchange, global academic networking and the sharing of best practices in teaching, research and transformative learning. It also opened discussions on possible areas of collaboration that may benefit LCCB students and faculty through future academic engagements.

Barr, whose academic background is rooted in psychological science, shared insights from the University of Bristol’s academic practices and research culture. Her areas of expertise include cognitive processes, language production, cognitive neuropsychology and the study of human behavior.

For LCCB, the visit underscored the value of bringing global academic conversations into the local campus setting, allowing students and faculty to engage with international perspectives without leaving Bacolod.

Sr. Flolyn S. Catungal, OSA, LCCB president, said the academic exchange reflects the institution’s commitment to forming students who are locally grounded and globally prepared.

“Global learning does not begin only when our students travel abroad. It also begins when we open our classrooms, our minds and our academic community to meaningful conversations with educators and scholars from other parts of the world,” Catungal said. “This engagement reminds us that our students deserve learning experiences that connect them to wider possibilities.”

The discussion was attended by institutional representatives, administrators and selected faculty members, including Dr. Alona B. Cabrera, LCCT/LCCB External Affairs and Linkages, and Sr. Diosie T. Tanca-ag, OSA, president of La Consolacion College Tanauan.

Representatives from the School of Sciences, Liberal Arts and Teacher Education also took part in the exchange, led by Dr. Janrae A. Sanicas, SSLATE dean, and Dr. Rosanne Jalbuena, program head.

Sanicas and Jalbuena expressed interest in exploring opportunities that would provide incoming fourth-year students with meaningful global learning experiences as part of their academic and professional formation.

The discussion also explored potential areas for collaboration, including academic networking, research engagement, faculty development and student learning opportunities.

Barr’s visit highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in preparing students for an increasingly interconnected academic and professional environment. Her presentation also encouraged faculty members to look at global partnerships as a way to enrich classroom instruction and strengthen research engagement.

Catungal said international academic linkages are important because they help students see themselves as part of a wider learning community.

“When we expose our students to international perspectives, we help them understand that their education is not limited by geography,” Catungal said. “They can learn from the world, contribute to the world and carry with them the values of an Augustinian education wherever they go.”

The roundtable marked an initial step toward building stronger connections with international academic partners and creating future opportunities for collaborative learning.

Through the engagement, LCCB reaffirmed its commitment to transformative education, global excellence and partnerships that enrich student learning and faculty development.

More than 130 architecture students, faculty members and administrators of La Consolation College Bacolod arrived in South Korea for an international academic tour aimed at giving future architects a broader understanding of design, culture, heritage and the built environment.

The delegation from the LCC Bacolod School of Architecture is composed of 127 students, six faculty members and three administrators. The tour, scheduled from June 14 to 20, forms part of the school’s effort to strengthen global exposure and prepare students for the demands of an increasingly connected architecture profession.

The itinerary includes a benchmarking visit to Cheong Ju University School of Architecture, where students and faculty are expected to learn from South Korea’s approaches to architectural education and design training. The group will also visit major architectural, cultural and urban sites, including Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Starfield COEX Library, Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong Street, Cheonggye Stream, Gwanghwamun Square, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, N Seoul Tower and Nami Island.

LCC Bacolod President Sr. Flolyn S. Catungal, OSA, said the international exposure is part of the college’s commitment to form students who can think beyond local boundaries while remaining grounded in service and social responsibility.

“This journey opens a wider world for our students,” Catungal said. “Architecture is not only about structures. It is about people, culture, history and the way communities live. Through this exposure, we hope our students will return with deeper insight, stronger creativity and a greater sense of responsibility as future architects.”

Dr. Vincent Raymund Alovera, dean of the School of Architecture, Fine Arts and Interior Design, said the South Korea tour allows students to experience architecture as a living discipline shaped by innovation, heritage and human need.

“Our students are given the opportunity to see how design works in real settings — in universities, public spaces, historic sites and contemporary landmarks,” Alovera said. “This kind of exposure helps them connect what they learn in the studio with the realities of cities, communities and culture.”

Alovera said the visit to Dongdaemun Design Plaza, designed by Zaha Hadid, will expose students to contemporary architectural form and spatial innovation, while heritage sites such as Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbok Palace and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress will help them understand preservation, identity and the role of architecture in keeping history alive.

The tour also includes cultural learning activities such as a gimbap-making experience, visits to public spaces and exposure to Korean food and community life. School officials said these activities are intended to help students understand how architecture is connected to everyday human experience.

For LCC Bacolod, the tour reflects a continuing effort to provide students with learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom and the design studio. By seeing how another country approaches architecture, planning, heritage and public space, students are expected to develop a more global perspective that they can apply to local design challenges.

Catungal said the college hopes the experience will inspire students to become architects who are competent, compassionate and responsive to the needs of society.

“We want our students to see the world, but we also want them to come home with a renewed desire to serve,” Catungal said. “Global exposure becomes meaningful when it helps them build better communities.”

The LCC Bacolod delegation is expected to return to Bacolod on June 20.

La Consolacion College Bacolod students, alumni, faculty and staff were introduced June 17 to a Taiwan-based study-to-employment pathway designed to connect international education with industry training and career opportunities.

Ms. Krystl Lim, deputy CEO of INTACT Base Taiwan-Philippines, led the online information session on the International Industrial Talents Education Special Program, or INTENSE Program. The program links Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, universities and partner companies to provide international students with customized courses, scholarships, internships and post-graduation employment opportunities.

Lim said the INTENSE Program was developed to address industry needs in Taiwan, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, semiconductors and finance. Courses under the program are customized according to the needs of partner companies, allowing students to gain academic preparation and industry exposure in fields where Taiwan continues to seek global talent.

The session emphasized the program’s study-to-work structure. Students admitted to the program study in Taiwan, undergo internship training and, after graduation, work with partner enterprises for a period corresponding to the support they received. Lim explained that the program is not a one-time event but a continuing pathway that requires early preparation, especially in language learning and document readiness.

Participants were briefed on available programs in Taiwanese universities, including Cheng Shiu University, and on possible pathways such as two-year bachelor’s programs, post-baccalaureate programs and master’s degrees. Most programs are taught in English, but Lim encouraged interested Filipino applicants to begin learning Mandarin as early as possible to help them adjust to life, study and work in Taiwan.

The scholarship package presented during the session includes assistance for administrative expenses, one-way airfare, tuition and miscellaneous fees, and monthly living allowance. Lim said support may come from the Taiwan government, partner companies and participating universities.

Applicants are expected to prepare documents such as a passport, English proficiency certificate, highest educational diploma, official transcript of records, study plan, curriculum vitae and recommendation letter. Lim said English-taught programs require proof of English proficiency equivalent to CEFR B1, with TOEIC, TOEFL and IELTS among the accepted options. Students are also expected to meet Mandarin language requirements during the course of their studies.

The information session also addressed questions from participants on whether the program could accommodate teacher education, psychology, hospitality and tourism students, and faculty members. Lim clarified that the INTENSE Program primarily focuses on STEM, semiconductor and finance-related areas, but other Taiwan education and exchange opportunities may be explored outside the INTENSE framework.

LCC Bacolod officials and faculty also discussed possible next steps, including promoting the program to students and alumni, encouraging interested applicants to prepare English proficiency certificates, sharing information on free online Mandarin classes, and organizing a pre-application orientation for the next intake.

Dr. Rodjhun B. Navarro, vice president for research, innovations and linkages, said the session supports the college’s efforts to build international pathways that are practical, career-oriented and responsive to emerging global opportunities.

LCC Bacolod also plans to pursue further collaboration with INTACT Base and Taiwanese institutions through a memorandum of understanding, an on-campus information session and possible Mandarin classes for interested students, faculty and alumni.

Through the initiative, the college aims to help LCCians prepare for international study, internship and employment opportunities while strengthening its broader internationalization and career development agenda.

Four instructors from La Consolacion College Bacolod's culinary and hospitality programs are bringing fresh, real-world insights into the classroom after completing a weeklong industry immersion at the Makati establishments of Chef Jessie Sincioco.

Chefs JP Pascual, Apple Villaran and Nestor De Asis Jr., along with Christelle Grace Sycayco, completed the immersion from June 8 to 13 at Chef Jessie's Place and Chef Jessie Restaurant at Rockwell Club.

The program was designed to expose instructors to current industry practices in kitchen operations, catering, pastry production, dining service and restaurant management — giving students lessons informed by updated professional standards, not just textbooks and demonstrations.

"Our immersion was held in two venues — Chef Jessie's Place for catering and Chef Jessie Restaurant at Rockwell Club," Pascual said. "We started June 8 and completed the immersion on June 13."

The week began with a pre-orientation and facility tour at Chef Jessie's Place on June 8. The following day, the instructors met Sincioco and her team at Chef Jessie Restaurant at Rockwell Club before beginning their hands-on assignments.

Sincioco is a Filipino chef known for her fine-dining restaurants and catering services. She also prepared meals for Pope Francis during his 2015 visit to the Philippines.

Pascual, De Asis and Villaran were assigned to back-of-the-house operations, while Sycayco focused on front-of-the-house service.

Villaran worked in the baking and pastry section, observing and taking part in production processes that could enrich classroom instruction in pastry preparation, precision and kitchen organization. Pascual and De Asis worked in the hot kitchen and food preparation areas, gaining direct exposure to workflow, food preparation standards and coordination in a professional kitchen.

Sycayco focused on the dining and service area, gaining practical insight into guest relations, table service, service sequencing and front-of-house operations.

Together, the assignments gave the LCC Bacolod team a fuller view of how kitchen and service staff work together to deliver a complete dining experience.

Pascual said one of the most valuable parts of the immersion was being mentored by Chef Jessie herself.

"We were very fortunate because throughout our stay at both Chef Jessie's Place and Chef Jessie Restaurant at Rockwell Club, Chef Jessie was there to personally mentor us during the immersion," Pascual said.

On the final day, Chef Erap and Chef Reo, the restaurant's kitchen heads, hosted the instructors for lunch in a private dining room, serving Pasta ala Jessie and the restaurant's signature halo-halo for dessert. The chefs and the restaurant manager joined the group, turning the meal into an exchange of industry experience and ideas.

"During lunch, the chefs and the restaurant manager sat with us for a casual conversation and exchange of ideas about our industry experiences and practices," Pascual said.

LCC Bacolod President Sister Flolyn S. Catungal, OSA, said the immersion reflects the school's commitment to preparing students for the real demands of the hospitality and culinary industries.

"When our faculty members continue to learn from the industry, our students benefit directly," Catungal said. "They bring back current standards, updated practices and real stories from professional kitchens and service areas. These are the lessons that help students understand what excellence looks like beyond the classroom."

Faculty immersion, Catungal said, is an important part of ensuring instruction remains relevant and responsive to the profession's changing needs.

"In hospitality and culinary education, students must be formed not only to cook or serve, but to work with discipline, teamwork, creativity and care for guests," she said. "This experience allows our instructors to teach from renewed practice and deeper industry exposure."

The immersion supports LCC Bacolod's continuing faculty development initiatives and its goal of strengthening industry-aligned learning in its hospitality and culinary programs.

School officials said the experience will help instructors translate professional standards into classroom activities, laboratory work and student mentoring, particularly in kitchen workflow, pastry production, hot kitchen operations, catering preparation, dining service and customer experience.

Catungal said the immersion's ultimate value will be seen in students who are better prepared to meet real workplace expectations.

"Our students deserve teachers who continue to grow," Catungal said. "By bringing industry standards back to the classroom, our faculty help prepare students to enter the workplace with competence, confidence and the values of service that are central to LCC Bacolod education."

La Consolacion College Bacolod reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, learner-centered education on June 3, 2026, when it welcomed representatives from the University of San Agustin in Iloilo for a benchmarking visit on its Students with Additional Needs (SWAN) Program.

The visit brought together members of the University of San Agustin's Guidance Services and Testing Center and LCC Bacolod personnel for an orientation and knowledge-sharing session on how the school supports learners who need additional academic, emotional, behavioral or adjustment-related assistance while remaining part of the regular classroom environment.

Beyond a routine institutional visit, the activity gave LCC Bacolod the opportunity to share a program that speaks to a growing need across basic and higher education: helping students succeed not by separating them from their peers, but by building the right support systems around them.

SWAN is LCC Bacolod's inclusive learning support initiative for students with mild emotional, behavioral, learning and adjustment-related challenges who can access the general education curriculum with appropriate accommodations, guidance and coordinated intervention. Through the program, students may receive individualized educational planning, classroom accommodations, counseling support, academic monitoring and collaborative case management, all carried out in coordination with teachers, guidance personnel, parents and other school stakeholders to help learners thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

For LCC Bacolod, the program reflects a belief that inclusion is about more than admission or access. It is about cultivating an environment where students with diverse needs are seen, supported and given meaningful opportunities to grow alongside their peers.

During the session, LCC Bacolod presented the SWAN Program's framework, objectives, services and implementation processes, giving the visiting University of San Agustin representatives insight into how students are identified and assisted, and how support is sustained through collaboration among school offices and families.

The visit also underscored the value of institutional partnerships in strengthening student support services. Because schools encounter increasingly diverse learner profiles, programs such as SWAN offer a practical model for responding to student needs with compassion, structure and professional care.

LCC Bacolod said the exchange reflected both institutions' shared commitment to advancing inclusive education and building stronger systems for learners who may require additional support.

The school is encouraging parents and guardians of learners facing learning, emotional, behavioral or adjustment-related challenges to inquire about the SWAN Program and the support available for students who can continue learning in the general classroom setting with appropriate assistance.

For inquiries about admissions and the SWAN Program, interested families may contact La Consolacion College Bacolod at 034-434-9661 or visit the campus.

Through SWAN, LCC Bacolod continues to advance an education that is not only academically responsive but also compassionate, holistic and inclusive — helping every student find the support needed to thrive.

La Consolacion College Bacolod has entered into a partnership with the City Government of Bacolod for a biodiversity mural painting project that will turn public walls into spaces for environmental education, civic pride and artistic expression.

The memorandum of agreement, signed Tuesday at the Bacolod City Government Center lobby, formalizes the collaboration between the city, through the Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office, and LCC Bacolod for the implementation of the Biodiversity Mural Painting Project.

The project aims to promote environmental awareness and biodiversity conservation through public art. Fine Arts students of LCC Bacolod are expected to play a key role in designing and painting murals that highlight local biodiversity, ecological responsibility and the need to protect the environment.

For LCC Bacolod, the initiative gives students an opportunity to apply their creative training to public service while helping shape community spaces into visual reminders of shared environmental responsibility.

LCC Bacolod President Sr. Flolyn S. Catungal, OSA, said the project reflects the school’s commitment to formation that goes beyond the classroom.

“This partnership allows our students to put their talents at the service of the community and creation,” Catungal said. “Through art, they can help awaken environmental consciousness, inspire care for biodiversity and contribute to building a greener Bacolod.”

BENRO, in its invitation letter, said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation and community participation in building “a greener and more resilient Bacolod City.”

The agreement was among two environmental partnerships formalized during the ceremony. The city government also signed a separate agreement with the Bureau of Fire Protection for the Adopt-a-Forest and Tree-Growing Program, which seeks to strengthen forest protection, rehabilitation and environmental stewardship through collaborative efforts.

For LCC Bacolod’s Fine Arts students, the mural project is both a learning platform and a public contribution, allowing them to apply visual communication, design and painting skills to messages that matter to the wider community.

The initiative is also aligned with the college’s environmental advocacy and its continuing engagement in programs that promote sustainability, community participation and responsible stewardship of creation.

LCC Bacolod alumna Dr. Jean Locsin-Ramos, together with her colleagues, classmates and sister, donated school supplies to 431 Night High School students of La Consolacion College Bacolod. The donation, consisting of two notebooks, one writing pad, and one ballpen for each student, was formally turned over to LCC Bacolod President Sr. Flolyn S. Catungal, OSA, and ASOLC Community Coordinator Sr. Regina Cesar, OSA. Faculty members and student representatives witnessed the turnover ceremony.

The school supplies will benefit learners enrolled in the institution's Night High School Program, which provides an opportunity for young people and working students to complete their secondary education despite economic and personal challenges.

Dr. Locsin-Ramos said the initiative reflects a shared belief that education remains one of the most effective pathways to improve lives and strengthen communities.

"Many of these students continue their studies despite difficult circumstances. Through this simple gesture, we hope to lessen some of their burdens and encourage them to keep pursuing their education. Investing in learners is investing in the future of our city," she said.

Receiving the donation on behalf of the institution, Sr. Catungal expressed gratitude to the donors for supporting one of the college's most enduring outreach programs.

"The Night High School is a ministry of hope. Every notebook, every pad of paper, and every pen becomes a tool that helps our students continue their journey toward a better future. We are grateful to Dr. Jean Locsin-Ramos and her colleagues for walking with us in this mission," she said.

Sr. Regina Cesar highlighted the significance of community partnerships in sustaining educational opportunities for vulnerable sectors.

"What makes this gift meaningful is the spirit behind it. It tells our students that there are people who believe in them and are willing to support their dreams. Acts of generosity like this strengthen the culture of care and solidarity that our Night High School community embodies," she said.

For more than three decades, the Night High School Program of La Consolacion College Bacolod has opened doors for learners who might otherwise be unable to complete their secondary education, producing graduates who have gone on to become professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.

The latest donation underscores how alumni, professionals, educators, and community partners continue to rally behind the program's mission of transforming lives through education.