Teofilo Damoco, director of the Center for Research, Innovations, Marketing, and Publication (CRIMP), joined other educators from Australia, Turkey, and Indonesia to keynote the 2nd Palangka Raya International Conference on Education organized by the Universitas Palangka Raya in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, bearing the theme “Transforming Impactful Higher Education in the Digital Era for the Society.” Joining online due to travel restrictions in the region brought about by the thick forest fire smoke in the region, Mr. called on universities to measure digital transformation by improvements in learning, opportunity, and community impact—not simply by the technologies they adopt. “Digital transformation in higher education is successful when it expands people’s capabilities and improves the outcomes they value—fairly, safely, and in ways that matter to society,” Damoco said. “Technology is part of this transformation. It is not the transformation itself.” He distinguished digitization, which converts information into digital form, from digitalization, which improves existing processes through technology, and digital transformation, which requires institutions to rethink how they teach, conduct research, and serve communities. Drawing on the Philippine experience, Damoco emphasized that unequal connectivity, limited access to devices, and the cost of data can prevent students from benefiting fully from online education. He urged institutions to design these realities through mobile-friendly materials, low-bandwidth options, downloadable resources, accessible formats, and flexible ways to communicate with teachers. He also stressed that access alone does not guarantee meaningful educational benefits. Digital capability must be taught explicitly, including the ability to find reliable information, evaluate evidence, recognize bias, protect privacy, and use information ethically. Educators, in turn, need sustained support to develop collaborative teaching practices and create accessible learning materials. Damoco outlined four priorities for universities: ensure equitable participation; strengthen the digital capabilities of learners and educators; redesign learning around inquiry, feedback, and meaningful intellectual work; and measure outcomes beyond login, attendance, and course completion. He urged institutions to examine differences across learner groups so that overall progress does not conceal continuing exclusion. On artificial intelligence, he advocated purposeful use grounded in critical thinking, ethical practice, and clear institutional guidance. While AI can support idea generation, translation, practice, and feedback, he cautioned that it can also reproduce bias, generate fabricated information, and expose sensitive data. “The goal should not be to make every student or educator dependent on a tool,” he said. “It should be to build human agency: the ability to question a system, check its output, make a reasoned decision, and take responsibility for how a tool is used.” The keynote also called for inclusive internationalization through virtual exchanges, shared research, and curricula that expose students to diverse perspectives. Damoco suggested that Philippine institutions and universities in Central Kalimantan could collaborate on locally grounded questions involving climate risks, the preservation of local knowledge, public health information, and rural digital access. Such partnerships, he emphasized, should recognize each institution’s expertise and produce benefits for the communities involved. Closing his address, Damoco invited colleagues 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 “𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍, 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆, 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚”—𝒂 𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒋𝒖𝒅𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒔. Along with his address, Mr. Damoco extended UCC’s greetings and commendation to the University of Palangka Raya for designing and organizing the conference, which invites deeper thinking and reflections that can guide universities toward more inclusive, impactful, and socially responsive higher education in the digital era. #UCC #UnionChristianCollege #LongLiveTheUCCSpirit #WholePersonEducation #UCCGlobalEngagement #PRICE2026 #DigitalTransformation #InclusiveEducation #ResponsibleAI #InternationalCollaboration #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDG4QualityEducation #SDG9IndustryInnovationandInfrastructure #SDG10ReducedInequalities #SDG17Partnershipforgoals

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you this far. Now is your time to shine! The School of Business Sciences (SBS) of Union Christian College (UCC) proudly extends its heartfelt prayers, encouragement, and best wishes to all aspiring Certified Public Accountants who are taking the Certified Public Accountants Licensure Examination (CPALE). As you take this significant step toward achieving your professional dreams, may you be reminded that every sacrifice, sleepless night, challenging lesson, and moment of perseverance has prepared you for this journey. Trust in the knowledge you have gained, believe in your abilities, and face each examination with confidence, courage, and faith in God. Remember that success is not measured solely by the results of an examination but also by the determination, integrity, resilience, and commitment you have demonstrated throughout your academic journey. Whatever challenges lie ahead, know that your UCC family stands proudly behind you, cheering you on and praying for your success. As Proverbs 16:3 reminds us, "Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." BEST OF LUCK AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL, FUTURE CPAs! May your dreams become achievements, your efforts bear fruit, and your journey inspire future generations of accounting professionals. Pray. Prepare. Believe. Succeed. With pride, prayers, and unwavering support, School of Business Sciences Union Christian College City of San Fernando, La Union #UCC #SchoolOfBusinessSciences #CPALE #FutureCPAs #GodBlessFutureCPAs #UCCPride

Celebrating a Remarkable Leader, a Compassionate Mentor, and a Heart Dedicated to Service! The Union Christian College (UCC) family extends its warmest birthday greetings to Ma’am Marites, Dean of the School of Health Sciences! Today, we celebrate not only another wonderful year of your life but also the remarkable leadership, unwavering dedication, and genuine compassion you continuously share with our academic community. Your commitment to nurturing future healthcare professionals, empowering faculty members, and inspiring students to embrace excellence, integrity, and compassionate service truly reflects the Christian values and educational mission of Union Christian College. We also take this special opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable leadership, encouragement, and support during the celebration of UCC Nurses Week. Your dedication and active involvement helped make the occasion a meaningful celebration of the nursing profession, honoring the commitment, sacrifices, and extraordinary contributions of those who have chosen the noble calling of caring for others. Beyond your responsibilities as Dean, you continue to demonstrate that true leadership is not merely about holding a position, but about touching lives, inspiring others, and serving with humility, kindness, and purpose. Your presence is a blessing to the School of Health Sciences and the entire UCC community. As you celebrate your special day, may God bless you abundantly with good health, lasting happiness, renewed strength, inner peace, and countless opportunities to continue making a positive difference. May the kindness you extend to others return to you in countless beautiful ways. Happy Birthday, Ma’am Marites! May your life continue to be a shining example of faith, excellence, compassion, and selfless service. With heartfelt appreciation and warmest wishes, from your Union Christian College family! 💚💛 #HappyBirthdayMaamMarites #UnionChristianCollege #SchoolOfHealthSciences #UCCNursesWeek #UCCFamily #LeadershipWithCompassion #FaithExcellenceService

Union Christian College, in partnership with Partners for Indigenous Knowledge Philippines (PIKP), proudly presents the launching of “From the Mountain to Our Hearts: A Story of the Bago Tribe for Our Children” on October 9, 2026, at the UCC Conference Hall, 4th Floor, Capistrano Building. More than the launching of a story, this gathering is a celebration of Indigenous knowledge, culture, identity, and the power of storytelling to connect generations. It reminds us that the stories of our Indigenous communities are living treasures—carrying the wisdom of our ancestors and helping young people understand the richness of their heritage. Joining the event are Rev. Dr. Ferdinand A. Anno of Union Christian College, Jill Cariño of PIKP, and Atty. Arthur K. Herman of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP). As the story journeys from the mountains to our hearts, may it inspire us to listen, learn, preserve, and pass on the knowledge and traditions that make our communities and our nation beautifully diverse. Come and be part of this meaningful celebration of story, heritage, and Indigenous knowledge. #UnionChristianCollege #UCC #IndigenousKnowledge #PIKP #BagoTribe #FromTheMountainToOurHearts #IndigenousPeoples #CulturalHeritage #Storytelling #Education #LaUnion

Heads up, UCCians! 📚✍️ Union Christian College announces the conduct of the Midterm Examinations for the First Semester, School Year 2026–2027, scheduled on October 14–17, 2026. In view of the College’s four-day workweek arrangement, please be informed that Friday, October 16, 2026, falls on an Alternative/Asynchronous Distance Learning (ADL) day. Accordingly, examinations scheduled on this date shall be administered online. Faculty members who originally scheduled on-site examinations on Friday, October 16, may conduct their examinations earlier on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, or on another appropriate date and time, subject to the arrangements and circumstances of their respective schools or departments. Students are therefore advised to coordinate closely with their respective instructors and regularly check official class communication channels for specific examination schedules, modalities, and other instructions. As you prepare for your examinations, remember that success is not measured only by the grades you receive, but also by the discipline, perseverance, integrity, and responsibility you demonstrate throughout your academic journey. Study well. Prepare with confidence. Do your best, UCCians! 💚💛 May we continue to live out the UCC Core Values of Faith, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, and Service in all that we do. God bless everyone on your Midterm Examinations! #UnionChristianCollege #UCCians #MidtermExaminations #FirstSemester2026_2027 #Faith #Integrity #Responsibility #Excellence #Service #NurturingLivesTransformingCommunities

Today, Union Christian College joins the global community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day and honoring the men and women whose dedication, wisdom, patience, and compassion continue to transform lives through education. We extend our heartfelt greetings and deepest appreciation to all teachers around the world, and most especially to the hardworking and dedicated educators of the Basic Education Schools, School of Education, Arts, and Sciences, School of Business Sciences, and School of Health Sciences of Union Christian College. Every lesson you prepare, every learner you encourage, every challenge you patiently overcome, and every extra effort you make leaves an impact that reaches far beyond the classroom. You do more than impart knowledge—you nurture dreams, strengthen character, inspire hope, and prepare generations of learners to become responsible citizens, competent professionals, compassionate leaders, and faithful servants of their communities. As UCCian educators, you embody the values that define our institution: Faith that anchors our purpose, Integrity that guides our actions, Responsibility that strengthens our commitment, Excellence that inspires us to continually do our best, and Service that reminds us that education is ultimately an expression of love for God and humanity. To our dear teachers, thank you for choosing to teach, inspire, encourage, empower, and serve. Your work may not always receive the recognition it deserves, but its influence lives on in every student whose life you have touched and in every dream you have helped make possible. On this special day, may you be reminded that your work matters, your sacrifices are appreciated, and your influence reaches farther than you may ever know. Happy World Teachers’ Day to all our beloved educators! May God continue to bless you with wisdom, strength, patience, and joy as you fulfill your noble calling. From your Union Christian College Family — thank you for nurturing lives and transforming communities. Faith • Integrity • Responsibility • Excellence • Service #HappyWorldTeachersDay #WorldTeachersDay2026 #UnionChristianCollege #UCCianEducators #TeachersInspire #TeachersTransformLives #FIRES #NurturingLivesTransformingCommunities

San Fernando City, La Union — Union Christian College (UCC) and the Real Estate Brokers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (REBAP), together with the REBAP La Union Chapter, Inc., have formally sealed an academic-industry partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening real estate education and deepening industry-academe collaboration in the region. The MOU signing ceremony commenced with an Ecumenical Prayer led by Rev. Dr. Cesar C. Cadam-us, UCC Chaplain, followed by welcome remarks from Rev. Dr. Ferdinand A. Anno, UCC President. In his address, Dr. Anno highlighted the vital importance of recognizing industry partners such as REBAP in advancing UCC's academic programs, underscoring the growing significance of the real estate industry and describing the agreement as a meaningful milestone in UCC's commitment to relevant, dedicated, and contextualized education for the region. CRB Carla Abegail B. Calleja, REBAP National President, expressed the association's commitment to supporting UCC through curriculum enhancement, professional mentorship, provision of resource persons, licensure examination preparation, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) initiatives. She underscored the shared goal of fostering integrity, competence, reliability, and responsibility among the next generation of real estate professionals. CRB Jose L. Salomon III, REBAP La Union Chapter President, pledged hands-on support for the BSREM program, including internship opportunities, industry resource persons, mentoring, and assistance in establishing a Junior REBAP student organization at UCC - a move that will formally connect UCC students to the professional community while still in their formative years. Union Christian College remains steadfast in building purposeful partnerships that make education more relevant, responsive, and connected to the needs of both community and industry - forming graduates who are not only academically prepared but professionally equipped and morally grounded to serve with excellence. 📸 Israel Lagon ✍️ Mariel Delizo, Daniel Ignacio #homeofwholepersoneducation #LongLiveTheUCCSpirit #SDG4QualityEducation #SDG9IndustryInnovationandInfrastructure #SDG17partnershipforthegoals

SBS Emerges Champion; BES, SEAS, and SHES Complete the Winning Circle Knowledge, teamwork, and excellence took center stage as Union Christian College successfully held the UCC Quiz Bee 2026 on September 23, 2026, at the Oikumene Chapel, as one of the highlights of this year’s Mathematics and Science Month Celebration. Anchored on the theme, “Numbers Innovate, Science Elevates: Igniting UCCian Minds for a Smarter, Sustainable, and Better Future,” the academic competition brought together student representatives from the different schools of the College for an exciting battle of knowledge, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. After a series of challenging rounds, the School of Business Sciences (SBS) emerged as the CHAMPION of the UCC Quiz Bee 2026. Representing SBS were Maria Nicole G. Calub, Sarah P. Ballan, and Michael Jude T. Narra, under the guidance of their coach, Mr. Wynn Dave M. Esperon. The Basic Education Schools (BES) secured 2nd Place, represented by Gabriel Brett J. Hipol, Yuri Padrigon, and Ayeza Vernize B. Subido, with Miss Jennifer V. Corpuz as their coach. Taking 3rd Place was the School of Education, Arts, and Sciences (SEAS), represented by Olivic Sean Vixen H. Corral, Rio Lawrenz R. Timbol, and Lynellah P. Bogais, under the mentorship of Miss Junica M. Dumaoang. The School of Health Sciences (SHES) earned 4th Place, represented by Queen Jewel W. Servitillo, John Elzon R. Ramos, and Jan Carlo R. Boy, with Mr. Ervill N. Villegas serving as their coach. More than determining who would bring home the championship, the UCC Quiz Bee 2026 provided an avenue for students to demonstrate their academic abilities, confidence, presence of mind, and collaborative spirit. Each participating team displayed determination and sportsmanship throughout the competition, making the event a meaningful celebration of learning. The activity also reflected the greater purpose of the Mathematics and Science Month Celebration—to encourage UCCians to appreciate the relevance of mathematics and science in understanding the world, addressing contemporary challenges, and creating innovative solutions for a smarter and more sustainable future. Congratulations to our CHAMPION, the School of Business Sciences, and to the Basic Education School, School of Education, Arts, and Sciences, and School of Health Sciences for their outstanding performances! Congratulations as well to all the contestants, coaches, faculty members, organizers, facilitators, and supporters whose participation and collective efforts contributed to the success of the UCC Quiz Bee 2026. Indeed, when curiosity is nurtured, knowledge is shared, and young minds are challenged, the possibilities become even greater. Same curiosity. Bigger possibilities. Knowledge + Teamwork + Excellence + A Brighter Tomorrow #UCCQuizBee2026 #MathematicsAndScienceMonth2026 #UnionChristianCollege #NumbersInnovateScienceElevates #UCCianExcellence #KnowledgeAndTeamwork #SBS #BES #SEAS #SHES

Union Christian College proudly congratulates JAN MARIE A. EVANGELISTA, RN of the School of Health Sciences for securing TOP 10 in the August 2026 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination, with an outstanding rating of 90.40%! Your achievement is a shining testament to faith, hard work, perseverance, and excellence. You have brought great pride and honor to the entire UCC community and inspired future UCCian nurses to dream bigger and aim higher. To God be the highest glory! 🙏💚💛 Proudly UCCian. Proudly a Nurse. Proudly TOP 10. 🩺🏆 #UCCianPride #Top10 #PNLE2026 #SchoolOfHealthSciences #ProudSHeS #CongratulationsNurse

One photograph. One perspective. One story. Your reaction can make a difference! 📷✨ As part of the Union Christian College – School of Business Sciences Mathematics and Science Month Celebration 2026, we proudly present the official entries to MATHEMAPICS 2026 Photography Contest and its Online Presence Awards. MATHEMAPICS celebrates how our UCCian students see the fascinating connections among mathematics, science, technology, nature, everyday life, and the world around us—captured creatively through the lens of photography. And now, it’s your turn to be part of the celebration! 💚💛 Show your support for your favorite MATHEMAPICS entries by REACTING, COMMENTING, and SHARING the official photos posted on this page. 🏆 ONLINE PRESENCE SPECIAL AWARDS 👍❤️🥰 People’s Choice Award (Most Liked Photo) — The entry receiving the highest number of eligible reactions. Only Like 👍, Love ❤️, and Care 🥰 reactions will be counted. 🔄 Most Shared Photo — The entry receiving the highest number of valid shares. 🔥 Most Engaged Photo — Awarded based on the highest combined engagement of the two entries representing a department. 📅 ENGAGEMENT PERIOD: September 18–28, 2026 ⏰ Reactions, comments, and shares will be counted until September 28, 2026, at exactly 11:59 PM. Please remember that only engagements made on the official JESICS Facebook Page posts will be counted. Duplicate, fake, or bot-generated accounts will not be considered, and the organizers reserve the right to verify the authenticity of engagements. So, UCCians, friends, families, and supporters—view the entries, appreciate the stories behind the photographs, and support the images that capture your imagination! Every reaction is an appreciation. Every comment adds a voice. Every share extends the story. And every photograph gives us a different perspective toward a smarter, sustainable, and better future. 📸🌱🔬🧮 CAPTURE. INSPIRE. CELEBRATE. CREATE CHANGE. #MATHEMAPICS2026 #MathematicsAndScienceMonth2026 #OnlinePresenceAwards #PhotographyContest #UCCians #UnionChristianCollege #SchoolOfBusinessSciences #JESICS #MathematicsAndScience #CaptureInspireCelebrate #SmarterSustainableBetterFuture