Wesleyan University – Philippines hosted the Strategy Planning and Board Meeting of the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities (ACSCU) trustees and regional chairpersons at Fiona’s Farm in Magalang, Pampanga, from December 1 to 3, 2024.
The meeting focused on critical priorities, including academic quality, spiritual development, community engagement, resource generation for sustainability, and institutional expansion and growth.
University and college presidents from ACSCU member schools who participated in the event included:
- Dr. Betty McCann (President, ACSCU & Silliman University)
- Dr. Gisela Luna (President, Trinity University of Asia)
- Dr. Arceli Rosario (President, Adventist University of the Philippines)
- Dr. Marivic Daguio (President, Makati Hope Christian School)
- Dr. Irineo Alvaro Jr. (President, Wesleyan University – Philippines)
- Dr. Pio Baconga (President, Pilgrim Christian College)
- Dr. Cristina Mañabat (President, Harris Memorial College)
- Dr. Benneth Mercado (President, Brokenshire College SOCCSKSARGEN)
- Dr. Lucris Carina Agnir-Paraan (President, Northern Christian College)
- Rev. Allan Prado (President, Philippine Nazarene College)
- Dr. Anacleto Carag (representative of Dr. Christine Tan, President of Grace Christian College)
- Dr. Remwil Tornalejo (President, Mountain View College)
- Bishop Dr. Elorde Sambat (ACSCU Executive Director)
Regional chairpersons also in attendance included:
- Dr. Earl Jude Paul Cleope (Vice President for Academic Affairs, Silliman University)
- Rev. Alvin Gallo (President, Maligaya Trinity Baptist Christian Academy)
- Dr. Kathleen Rose Guimbatan (President, Saint Tonis College)
The gathering emphasized collaboration and the shared mission of advancing Christian education in the Philippines.
WUP OP
Photos by: WUP OP, Dr. Pio Baconga
