ACD-External Relations, Alumni and Internationalization Office

📣LECTURE FORUM | UN 2030 Agenda: Youth Leadership for Climate Action

The Assumption College of Davao, in collaboration with the External Relations and Internationalization Office, Community Engagement and Services Office, and Advocacy Office, invites student leaders, faculty, and staff to a lecture forum on February 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, ACD AVR 1.

Join us as Dr. Tapas Pal, Assistant Professor of Geography, Raiganj University, India, discusses Sustainable Development Goals 11, 13, and 15, and explores the role of youth leadership in advancing climate action, environmental justice, and sustainable communities.

Be part of this important dialogue and help shape a climate-conscious and socially responsible future.

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 | 𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗚

In response to the devastation brought by Bagyong Basyang, the Missionaries of the Assumption, PAGLAUM, Assumption College of Davao, Assumption Polytechnic College of Southern Mindanao, the Office of Community Extension and Services, and the Cultural Affairs Office call on alumni, students, and compassionate partners to support relief efforts for families affected in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur.

We are accepting 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻-𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, including rice (5 kilos), canned goods, hygiene kits, and clothing. All donations will be mobilized to provide immediate assistance to the affected communities.

𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻-𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
Assumption College of Davao – Gate A

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
AUB (Asia United Bank)
Account Name: Missionaries of the Assumption, Inc.
Peso Account No.: 326-01-000133-1
Dollar Account No.: 326-19-000042-1
Swift Code: AUBKHMM

GCash:
0927-959-4919 (N. I. A. B.)
0998-243-1887 (F. L. A. S.)

Kindly send a screenshot of your bank or GCash transaction to:
[email protected]

Let us come together in the spirit of bayanihan, solidarity, and service.
Your generosity brings hope, comfort, and healing to those in need.

ACD ERIO Participates in IRON XI Q1 Meeting 🌐

Assumption College of Davao, represented by our External Relations and Internationalization Officer, Ms. Maricel Linsag, joined the International Relations Officers Network XI (IRON XI) for its 2026 First Quarter Meeting hosted by the University of Mindanao.

The gathering focused on pivotal steps for the region's internationalization, including the network's SEC registration and the 2026 calendar of activities. By engaging in these high-level discussions, ACD continues to strengthen its global ties and ensure our institution remains at the forefront of internationally responsive higher education.

Together with our partners in Region XI, we are building a more globally engaged Davao! 🤝✨

𝙄𝙍𝙊𝙉 𝙓𝙄 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙨 𝙌𝟏 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩 𝙐𝙈

The International Relations Officers Network XI (IRON XI) convened for its first quarter meeting to discuss internationalization development and its planned initiatives for 2026. The meeting was hosted by the University of Mindanao (UM) on January 30, 2026, at the Conference Room, DPT Building, UM Matina Campus.

Key agenda items included the Network’s move toward registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to attain legal recognition, the proposed calendar of activities for 2026, and other initiatives, including the production of multimedia materials showcasing the Davao Region.

The meeting also served as a venue for members to share institutional updates, emerging internationalization practices, and common challenges encountered by higher education institutions in the region.

Through these discussions, IRON XI reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration, coordination, and collective capacity-building among international relations offices in Davao Region in support of globally engaged and internationally responsive higher education.

The 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is pleased to inform interested parties of the 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to the 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐢 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 to 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐢 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦 for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.

The scholarship program is offered annually by 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐢 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦 for foreign students who wish to undertake a diploma, undergraduate degree, or postgraduate master’s degree at any of the following institutions of higher education in Brunei:

𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐢 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦 (𝐔𝐁𝐃);
𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟 𝐀𝐥𝐢 (𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐀);
𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢 𝐓𝐞𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐢 (𝐔𝐓𝐁);
𝐊𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐣 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 (𝐊𝐔𝐏𝐔 𝐒𝐁); 𝐚𝐧𝐝
𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐤𝐧𝐢𝐤 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐢 (𝐏𝐁)

Please submit the letter of nomination signed by the head of the institution or duly authorized official together with the complete documentary requirements on or before 𝟎𝟔 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲) to the 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐈𝐀𝐒), 𝟐/𝐅 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐂.𝐏. 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞, 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲.

Interested applicants are likewise advised to submit applications online to the respective institution/s by 𝟏𝟓 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 at https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Pages/scholarship.aspx.

Further information on the scholarship program may also be accessed through the same link.

🌏 ACD Goes Global: Strengthening Teacher Education in Bangkok! 🇹🇭
Assumption College of Davao continues to pave the way for excellence in teacher education! 🎓✨

Representing our institution with pride, our dedicated leaders joined the Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators (PAFTE) Region XI delegation for a high-level benchmarking activity in Bangkok, Thailand.

The mission—“Strengthening Teacher Education through ASEAN Collaboration”—saw ACD engaging with Southeast Asia’s educational giants to bring world-class insights back to our community.

Leading the way for ACD were:

Maricel Linsag, LPT – ERIO Office-in-Charge

Cristy Efondo, EdD – Teacher Education BSED Program Head

Delia M. Carascal, MATMath – SHS Principal

Together, they visited: 📍 ASEAN University Network (AUN) – Aligning with regional quality standards.

📍 Chulalongkorn University – Observing innovation at Thailand's premier institution.

📍 SEAMEO Secretariat – Discussing 21st-century teaching and lifelong learning.

This international milestone underscores our commitment to ensuring that every ACD-trained educator and student is not only locally grounded but globally competitive. 🤝📚

Thanksgiving Mass: A Spiritual Foundation for the Homecoming

The Alumni Batch 2000-2001 began their preparations with a heart full of gratitude! They held a meaningful Thanksgiving Mass, presided over by Rev. Fr. Ramon Jamora, DCD.

This Mass sets the spiritual foundation as the batch serves as the host for the Assumption College of Davao Grand Alumni Homecoming on December 6, 2025, in coordination with Batch 1975.

Wishing them a successful and blessed homecoming preparation!

Honoring Faith. Standing for Freedom.

Assumption College of Davao joins the global observance of Red Wednesday 2025—a day dedicated to raising awareness on the plight of persecuted Christians and advocating for religious freedom for all.

In a gesture of solidarity and hope, we invite the entire ACD community to wear red tomorrow as we stand with those who continue to suffer for their faith.

May this commemoration inspire us to deepen our commitment to peace, compassion, and the protection of every person’s dignity.

Let us be a beacon of faith, courage, and unity

A great day for collaboration.

Assumption College of Davao completed a successful benchmarking visit last November 20, 2025, with Gabriel Taborin College of Davao Foundation, Inc. (GTCD) in Lasang, Davao City.

The fruitful exchange opened new doors for academic research, meaningful student programs, and future joint initiatives, strengthening our shared mission to deliver transformative and community-driven education.

Here’s to partnerships that inspire, empower, and uplift.