CLSU International Affairs Office

17/06/2026

SHARE | 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧: 𝐔𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐊𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐋𝐒𝐔 𝐔𝐁𝐀𝐏 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬

The University Business Affairs Program (UBAP) of Central Luzon State University (CLSU), in collaboration with the College of Business & Accountancy (CBA) and the International Affairs Office (IAO), provide exchange students from Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. HAMKA (UHAMKA), Indonesia, with firsthand exposure to university enterprise management and business operations.

Ms. Isha Billa Setiany, a Bachelor of Economics student majoring in Accounting, and Ms. Khafka Nafista Febrianty, a Bachelor of Economics student majoring in Management, are currently deployed at the CBA from June 2 to July 31, 2026, under a dual supervision program. Their academic and cultural immersion includes class observations, meetings with faculty advisers, participation in a cultural business tour, and exposure to CLSU’s income-generating projects (IGPs).

Along with delegates from Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU), the two UHAMKA students joined the benchmarking activity, which highlighted CLSU’s best practices in enterprise development, operational systems, and financial management. The invitation to participate in the activity, extended by the Office of the Vice President for Business Affairs (OVPBA), was coursed through the Dean of the CBA, Prof. Dr. Edilyn V. Lansangan. The activity provided the students with an opportunity to witness how higher education institutions can sustainably manage business enterprises while supporting instruction, research, and extension functions.

Presentations from various UBAP offices showcased the university’s approaches to animal production, crop production, business development, and enterprise management. The students also participated in visits to selected project modules, including the Agricultural Food Training and Business Incubation (AFTBI), Poultry Project Module, Canteen Project Module, CLSU Aqua Project, Garment Production Project Module, and the Dungon Museo, allowing them to appreciate the breadth of CLSU’s income-generating initiatives.

Sharing her experience, Ms. Khafka Nafista Febrianty expressed enthusiasm over the opportunity provided by CLSU.
“Our advisor let us know about it after the Office of Business Affairs invited us to join the tour. Honestly, we loved almost everything about it! Seeing the university's technology facilities was a huge highlight. We also really enjoyed trying the food products created through the university's food technology development, and it was also great getting to know the historical timeline of CLSU,” she said.

The immersion program reflects the growing international
collaboration between CLSU and UHAMKA and underscores the CBA’s commitment to providing meaningful global learning experiences.

Through initiatives such as these, students are exposed to innovative business practices, cross-cultural engagement, and sustainable enterprise models that contribute to their academic and professional development.

By opening its doors to international students through the support of the IAO and fostering partnerships with institutions abroad, the CLSU CBA and the UBAP continue to strengthen CLSU’s role as a center for excellence in business education and a catalyst for global academic cooperation.

17/06/2026

[𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄]

A warm welcome to our inbound international student participating in the Immersion Program of Master Public Health from June 15 to July 23, 2026.

Dr. Elizabeth Campbell, Master of Public Health student, is from the University of Georgia, USA, and student-volunteer of LifeStock International.

The veterinary international student will engage in a comprehensive, immersive framework that seamlessly bridges clinical expertise with global health perspectives. She will also participate in educational, research, extension, community, or programmatic activities under the Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases and the CLSU-College of Veterinary Science & Medicine.

16/06/2026

[𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄]

A warm welcome to our inbound exchange students participating in the International Filipino Language and Culture Program 2026.

Mr. Murllin Bender, Ms. Kelsey Culbertson, Mr. Anthony Garciano, and Ms. Tala Sanford, from Harvard University.

This short-term program is tailored for international students who wish to learn about Filipino language and culture in the Philippines. Embracing a diverse spectrum of language proficiencies, from beginner to advanced learners, the program delivers immersive in-class instruction, fostering linguistic growth and cultural appreciation. The program highlights authentic Filipino homestays, cultural activities, cultural excursions, and culinary exploration.

16/06/2026

[𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄]

A warm welcome to our inbound exchange student participating in the International Filipino Language and Culture Program 2026.

Mr. Nathan Alexander Kayas, from University of California, Berkeley.

This short-term program is tailored for international students who wish to learn about Filipino language and culture in the Philippines. Embracing a diverse spectrum of language proficiencies, from beginner to advanced learners, the program delivers immersive in-class instruction, fostering linguistic growth and cultural appreciation. The program highlights authentic Filipino homestays, cultural activities, cultural excursions, and culinary exploration.

16/06/2026

[𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄]

A warm welcome to our inbound exchange students participating in the Green and Global Philippines: Language, Culture, and Sustainability Program.

Ms. Sarah Renee Foster, Mr. Kyle Michael Goldberg, and Mr. Maximillian Vincent Palomar from Northern Illinois University.

This short-term program is tailored for international students who wish to learn about Filipino language and culture in the Philippines. Embracing a diverse spectrum of language proficiencies, from beginner to advanced learners, the program delivers immersive in-class instruction, fostering linguistic growth and cultural appreciation. The program also integrates sustainability-focused experiences that encourage participants to engage with local communities, appreciate Philippine culture, and explore global perspectives on sustainable development.

16/06/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐂𝐋𝐒𝐔 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) through the International Affairs Office (IAO) and CLSU - College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) officially welcomed the cohort of international students, participants of the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 during the 𝙋𝘼𝙎𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙔𝘼: 𝙖 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 on June 15, 2026 at the New Administration Conference Room of CLSU.

The prestigious exchange programs bring together an elite assembly of eight delegation students hailing from top-tier universities. This year’s selective cohort includes 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮, 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘆, and 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀. Over the course of their stay, these international students will engage in cross-disciplinary tracks that combine intensive Filipino language and cultural immersion with field-level exposures to sustainable agricultural development and cultural preservation projects of Central Luzon.

Reflecting the deep institutional significance of the occasion, university officials were present to personally greet and welcome the visiting students. University President, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼 𝗔. 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 along with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗥. 𝗩𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗼, Vice President for Academic Affairs, delivered formal welcome messages. The university leaders expressed their absolute enthusiasm for the collaboration, emphasizing that the confluence of heritage language study and sustainability paradigms positions the Philippines and CLSU specifically as a vital, living laboratory for global education.

The 𝙋𝘼𝙎𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙔𝘼 program commenced with opening remarks from 𝗗𝗿. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗡. 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗹, Director of the International Affairs Office, underscoring CLSU’s expanding internationalization footprint and its steadfast commitment to fostering high-impact global learning alliances.

To orient the students regarding their specialized academic timelines, formal program and schedule overviews were delivered by the respective academic leads. 𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗠. 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹, Program Manager of IFLCP 2026, outlined the cultural competencies and linguistic structure the students will master. Following this, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗲𝗻 𝗚. 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴, Program Coordinator for the Green and Global Philippines project, synthesized how ecological paradigms will be woven into the cultural curriculum offering a holistic perspective on the nation’s contemporary socio-ecological landscapes.

The event was also graced by 𝗗𝗿. 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹 𝗙. 𝗨𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗼, Chief of Mobility and Intercultural Exchange Division, and 𝗗𝗿. 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝘆 𝗔. 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲, Chief of Engagement and Collaboration Division of IAO. Joining them were esteemed faculty members, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗖. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲, Department Head of Filipino, and 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖. 𝗕𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮, Language Program Head.

The session culminated in an interactive “𝙆𝙖𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙡𝙖” (𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩) where the IFLCP and GGPh students engaged with their language teachers, cultural immersion staff, and other committee members of the program. Following a collective photo opportunity that captured all participants and administrators, the students were treated to a traditional 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙈𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖, officially marking the beginning of their multi-week academic journey.

15/06/2026

SHARE | CLSU Joins CHED in Anniversary Celebration, Secures 5M Pesos Project Grant

Central Luzon State University (CLSU) joined the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in celebrating the culmination event of its 32nd anniversary on June 10, 2026, held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), which brought together leaders from key academic institutions, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.

Representing University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, Dr. Parsons N. Hail, Director of the International Affairs Office, attended the event and formally received the CHED Higher Education Development Fund (HEDF) Project Grant worth ₱5 million. CLSU is among the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) selected as beneficiaries of the grant, which aims to support institutional development and strengthen higher education initiatives.

The said event highlighted major reforms, expanding scholarship opportunities, and forging strategic partnerships aimed at addressing workforce gaps, strengthening student welfare, and enhancing the global competitiveness of Philippine higher education, as shared by the CHED Chairperson Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis, during the State of Higher Education Address. Under the ACHIEVE Agenda of Chair Agrupis, she emphasized the significant role of HEIs and their partners in the realization of its plans and objectives for Higher Education, which includes:

(A) ADVANCED AND ACCESSIBLE LIFELONG LEARNING,
(C) CENTRALIZED ONE-NATION HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN;
(H) HARMONIZED SDG-BASED RESEARCH AND INNOVATION;
(I) INTEGRATED REAL-TIME DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYTICS;
(E) EXPANDED AND IMPACT-DRIVEN INTERNATIONALIZATION;
(V) VITALIZED POLICIES, INTERNAL SYSTEMS, AND GOVERNANCE; and
(E) EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT PUBLIC SERVICE.

CLSU, as one of the reputable higher education institutions in the country and in Southeast Asia, continues to support the commission through leveraging the university’s initiatives and programs through academic and research programs, meaningful partnerships, and internationalization opportunities to its main stakeholders, the CLSU students, faculty, and staff.

LOOK | CLSU Joins CHED in Anniversary Celebration, Secures 5M Pesos Project Grant

Central Luzon State University (CLSU) joined the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in celebrating the culmination event of its 32nd anniversary on June 10, 2026, held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), which brought together leaders from key academic institutions, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.

Representing University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, Dr. Parsons N. Hail, Director of the International Affairs Office, attended the event and formally received the CHED Higher Education Development Fund (HEDF) Project Grant worth ₱5 million. CLSU is among the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) selected as beneficiaries of the grant, which aims to support institutional development and strengthen higher education initiatives.

The said event highlighted major reforms, expanding scholarship opportunities, and forging strategic partnerships aimed at addressing workforce gaps, strengthening student welfare, and enhancing the global competitiveness of Philippine higher education, as shared by the CHED Chairperson Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis, during the State of Higher Education Address. Under the ACHIEVE Agenda of Chair Agrupis, she emphasized the significant role of HEIs and their partners in the realization of its plans and objectives for Higher Education, which includes:

(A) ADVANCED AND ACCESSIBLE LIFELONG LEARNING,
(C) CENTRALIZED ONE-NATION HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN;
(H) HARMONIZED SDG-BASED RESEARCH AND INNOVATION;
(I) INTEGRATED REAL-TIME DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYTICS;
(E) EXPANDED AND IMPACT-DRIVEN INTERNATIONALIZATION;
(V) VITALIZED POLICIES, INTERNAL SYSTEMS, AND GOVERNANCE; and
(E) EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT PUBLIC SERVICE.

CLSU, as one of the reputable higher education institutions in the country and in Southeast Asia, continues to support the commission through leveraging the university’s initiatives and programs through academic and research programs, meaningful partnerships, and internationalization opportunities to its main stakeholders, the CLSU students, faculty, and staff.

15/06/2026

SHARE | 🇰🇷🎓 Annyeong! Explore graduate scholarship opportunities in the Republic of Korea through KOICA.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is pleased to inform interested parties of the call for applications to the 2027 Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Scholarship Program, offered in partnership with leading universities in the Republic of Korea.

The program provides qualified candidates the opportunity to pursue master’s and doctoral degree programs designed to develop future leaders who can contribute to the socio-economic development of their institutions, communities, and countries.

Government employees, as well as faculty and staff of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) with permanent status and preferably under the age of 40, are encouraged to apply.

🗓 Nomination deadline to CHED International Affairs Service: 30 June 2026
📖 Scholarship Guidelines
🔗 https://bit.ly/KOICAGuidelines

📚 List of Available Programs
🔗 https://bit.ly/KOICAlistofPrograms
Interested applicants must submit their nomination letter and complete documentary requirements to the CHED International Affairs Service (IAS) through:

📩 [email protected]
📩 Copy furnished [email protected]

For inquiries and concerns, please contact the International Affairs Service through the email addresses indicated above.

✨Advance your expertise and broaden your global perspective through graduate studies in the Republic of Korea. 🇵🇭🇰🇷

🇰🇷🎓 Annyeong! Explore graduate scholarship opportunities in the Republic of Korea through KOICA.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is pleased to inform interested parties of the call for applications to the 2027 Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Scholarship Program, offered in partnership with leading universities in the Republic of Korea.

The program provides qualified candidates the opportunity to pursue master’s and doctoral degree programs designed to develop future leaders who can contribute to the socio-economic development of their institutions, communities, and countries.

Government employees, as well as faculty and staff of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) with permanent status and preferably under the age of 40, are encouraged to apply.

🗓 Nomination deadline to CHED International Affairs Service: 30 June 2026
📖 Scholarship Guidelines
🔗 https://bit.ly/KOICAGuidelines

📚 List of Available Programs
🔗 https://bit.ly/KOICAlistofPrograms
Interested applicants must submit their nomination letter and complete documentary requirements to the CHED International Affairs Service (IAS) through:

📩 [email protected]
📩 Copy furnish [email protected]

For inquiries and concerns, please contact the International Affairs Service through the email addresses indicated above.

✨Advance your expertise and broaden your global perspective through graduate studies in the Republic of Korea. 🇵🇭🇰🇷

15/06/2026

Congratulations to our faculty member from the University Extension Center, Department of Agri-Management, College of Agriculture commencing his graduate program overseas this semester!

Jonah Jefferson S. Mercado, Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development in Maejo University, Thailand under the scholarship of CLSU Faculty Development Program.