𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐡 𝐋𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭

San Pedro College (SPC), through the Internationalization and Linkages Office (InterLink) and the School of Nursing (SON), warmly welcomed delegates from 𝑴𝒂𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒉 𝑳𝒖𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚—one of our esteemed international partners—for a week-long academic and cultural engagement held from August 17 to 22, 2025. This visit served as a platform for meaningful academic exchange and further strengthened the growing partnership between the two institutions.

The delegation was composed of 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙮𝙖 𝙋𝙝𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙠, International Lecturer in the Community Nursing Department, and 𝘿𝙧. 𝙅𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙣, International Lecturer in the Obstetrics Nursing Department.

On their first day, the delegates engaged in a collaborative meeting with SPC leaders including Dr. Elsa D. Baron, Director of the Research, Publication, Innovation, and Center (RPIC); Prof. Jocelyn Cataraja, Dean of the School of Nursing; Dr. Sarah M. Balena, Dean of the SON Graduate School; Ms. Etta Catacutan, Associate Dean of SON; and the Clinical Coordinators: Ms. Jo Ann B. Dela Cerna, Ms. Rodeliza Faith Guillermo, RN, MN, Ms. Karen Sol Operario, RN, MN, Dr. Ferdinand Catungal, RN, MAN, Ms. Charmaine Orocio, RN, Ms. Anna Socorro G. Suyko, Mrs. Claudette Advincula, RN, MN, and Dr. Samuel F. Migallos. The discussions focused on forging research partnerships and sharing best practices in nursing education.

The meeting was facilitated by Dr. June L. Prieto, InterLink Director, together with Ms. Romelle P. Hilamon, LPT, Global Mobility Program Coordinator; Mrs. Vanessa M. Sacurom, LPT, External Linkages Coordinator; and Mr. Renn John Gerona, Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Coordinator. Plans for future academic exchanges and international collaborations were presented, with both institutions expressing strong commitment to advancing faculty and student development through global engagement.

Following the meeting, the delegates were given a campus tour led by Prof. Cataraja, showcasing SPC’s facilities and resources.

On August 19, 2025, the InterLink Office and the SON, joined by Sr. Rachel T. Darantinao, OP, Head of the Health and Wellness Center and San Pedro Health Center, hosted a hospital and internship site tour, featuring San Pedro Hospital and the Davao City Central 911. This provided the delegates with valuable insights into local healthcare systems and internship opportunities, enriching their understanding of how SPC supports practical nursing education.

Ultimately, this visit reflects San Pedro College’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and global collaboration—empowering both institutions to foster a brighter future for nursing education.

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