SSU International Affairs

𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐣𝐨𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. 𝐀𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝.

From: Samar State University, Office of International Affairs

🎉 Congratulations to Our Newly Licensed Professional Teacher! 🎓🌏

The SSU–International Affairs Office proudly congratulates Leahrine D. Cabangunay for passing the 2025 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers!

Leahrine is a student from SSU–Paranas Campus and was also one of the 2025 International Student Exchange Program participants bound for D**g Thap University and Tra Vinh University in Vietnam. Her achievement reflects not only academic excellence but also a strong commitment to global learning and professional growth.

Congratulations, Leahrine! We are truly proud of you and excited for the impact you will make as an educator.

🌏 This is Your Chance to Go Global! 🌏

We’re excited to share the Unpad Gateway Program, offering accommodation grants for international students joining short courses, internships, or short-term academic visits at Universitas Padjadjaran (UNPAD) 🇮🇩

🗓 Program Duration: 1–2 months
🎓 For inbound, non-degree activities

✨ Available Programs:
🔹 Social Work Internship & Community-Based Research
🔹 Evidence–Policy Analysis Internship on Climate Change & Climate Justice
🔹 Organic Waste Management & Circular Agriculture using the Black Soldier Fly System
🔹 Industrial Internship at Bobobox (in collaboration with Vocational School)

📌 Deadline of submission: December 30, 2025
🔗 Application form can be accessed here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bO7yTjVL0y-mk-LD6rrgiYfx9aAraCcKoSevVX8JKyE/viewform?edit_requested=true&pli=1

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain international experience while addressing real-world challenges! 🌱📚

𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐈: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐫. 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐬

A virtual talk titled “Startup Mindset in the Digital World, Including A.I.” was delivered by Dr. Philip Adams, visiting professor at Tra Vinh University, on December 4, 2025, via the Zoom platform. Faculty members and students from Tra Vinh University, Southern Leyte State University, and Samar State University joined the virtual event to explore the fast-changing landscape of digital technology and artificial intelligence. Among the attendees from Samar State University were Dr. Elmer A. Irene (Director for International Affairs), Ariel N. Abarratigue (International Quality Assurance Staff), and Eloisa Baroga (a College of Education student).

PLEASE READ MORE HERE: https://oias.ssu.edu.ph/cultivating-a-startup-mindset-in-the-age-of-ai-insights-from-dr-philip-adams/

| SSU upholds its legacy of excellence on its fourth straight ICONS Award!

Dr. Redentor Palencia received the International Champion of Nation-Building and Sustainability (ICONS) Award from the Commission on Higher Education during the Internationalization Champions of Nation-Building and Sustainability Awards 2025 ceremony, which was held on December 10, 2025, at the Philippine International Convention Center.

For the fourth consecutive year, Samar State University has been honored with the award.

A proud moment for the entire SSU community!

Warmest birthday greetings to our University President, Dr. Redentor S. Palencia.

May your special day be filled with joy, good health, and the same kindness you generously share with others. 🥳

— From the SSU International Affairs Office

𝗦𝗦𝗨 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Samar State University’s (SSU) Acting International Student Exchange Program Coordinator, Ariel N. Abarratigue, attended the Information Session for the International Industrial Talents Education Special (INTENSE) Program on December 2 at the Graduate School Function Hall at Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU), hosted by Kun Shan University (KSU), Taiwan in collaboration with EVSU.

The program gathered representatives from SSU, Leyte Normal University, University of Eastern Philippines-Catarman, and Southern Leyte State University, along with faculty and students from EVSU. The KSU delegation was composed of Dr. Mike Chu and INTENSE Program Managers Ms. Tina Chang, Ms. Belle Zheng, and Ms. Wing Hsiao, together with representatives from INTACT Base-Manila, Ms. Jonah Ponce and Ms. Joy Fojas.

READ MORE HERE: https://oias.ssu.edu.ph/ssu-expands-global-pathways-through-intense-program-participation/

𝐒𝐒𝐔 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

Samar State University (SSU) continues to expand its global engagements as Ms. Maria Angie T. Suarez Del Real, MLIS, RL, University Librarian, represented the University at the International Conference on Good Practices in Library Management on October 31, 2025. Her participation continued with the Library Staff Exchange and Mobility Program at the Center of Excellence in Learning Resources and Academic Support (CELRAS) of Tra Vinh University (TVU) in Vietnam from November 3 to 7, 2025.

READ MORE HERE: https://oias.ssu.edu.ph/ssu-strengthens-global-library-competencies-at-vietnams-international-conference-and-staff-mobility-program/

𝐒𝐒𝐔 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐓𝐔-𝐍𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐢, 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦

Samar State University (SSU), represented by Dr. Elmer A. Irene, Director for International Affairs, reaffirmed its commitment to global engagement through its participation in the 13th ATU-Net Board Meeting at Phenikaa University in Hanoi, Vietnam, held on October 31, 2025. Traveling to Hanoi with the goal of strengthening SSU’s international presence, Dr. Irene carried the shared hope of expanding the University’s connections within a community that continues to shape regional collaboration in higher education.

PLEASE READ MORE HERE: https://oias.ssu.edu.ph/ssu-strengthens-global-ties-at-the-13th-atu-net-board-meeting-in-hanoi-vietnam/

𝘼𝙏𝙐-𝙉𝙚𝙩 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙛𝙛 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠 2025: 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙛𝙛 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮

The Asia Technological University Network (ATU-Net) once again brought together international relations officers and administrative staff in a meaningful convergence during the ATU-Net International Staff Week 2025, held on September 10–12, 2025, at Pampanga State University (formerly Don Honorio Ventura State University). With the theme “Harmonizing International Efforts in the Region through Holistic Staff Capacity Building,” the event gathered around fifty (50) participants from universities across Asia, joined by representatives from the host institution. Samar State University (SSU) was proudly represented by Dr. Elmer A. Irene, Director for International Affairs, and Mr. Mark Brian G. Quemaño, Administrative Staff of the Office of International Affairs.

READ MORE HERE: https://oias.ssu.edu.ph/atu-net-international-staff-week-2025-building-bridges-through-holistic-staff-capacity/

𝐒𝐒𝐔 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚

Samar State University (SSU) strengthened its commitment to climate resilient agriculture and sustainable resource management as Dr. Marife Mustacisa-Lacaba, Professor I and Director of the Center for Lifelong Learning (CeLL), represented the University in a benchmarking mission under the ISLA: Livelihood Empowerment through Sustainable Climate Resilient Agri Aqua and Natural Resources Enhancement (ISLA: LEtS CARE) Program. The activity took place from September 2 to 6, 2025 at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and affiliated institutions in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Supported through the DOST PCAARRD Foreign Travel Fund, the mission aimed to explore advanced agri aqua technologies, sustainable production systems, and smart farming innovations that can be adapted for small island communities in the Philippines.

READ MORE HERE: https://oias.ssu.edu.ph/ssu-advances-climate-resilient-agri-aqua-innovations-through-benchmarking-program-in-malaysia/

✨ UNPAD ASEAN Scholarship (UAS) 2025 ✨
Empowering future leaders, innovators, and collaborators across ASEAN to learn, grow, and make an impact with Universitas Padjadjaran (UNPAD).

The UNPAD ASEAN Scholarship strengthens regional academic collaboration and offers outstanding ASEAN students and professionals meaningful opportunities to study and engage in transformative learning experiences at UNPAD.

📌 Scholarship Tracks
🔹 Master’s Leadership Track – Develop advanced leadership and strategic skills to drive positive change.
🔹 Master’s Excellence Track – Pursue academic excellence through specialized Master’s programs across UNPAD’s faculties.

This initiative fosters cultural exchange, regional integration, and leadership development—building a strong network of ASEAN professionals dedicated to sustainable development and cross-border cooperation.

For more details, visit the link below:
https://international.unpad.ac.id/unpad-asean-scholarship-uas/