Dr. Ferdinand Bunag, Dean of the College of Engineering and Information Sciences, has been certified as a Professional Computer Engineer (PCpE) by the Institute of Computer Engineers of the Philippines (ICpEP), a recognized professional body in the computing and engineering sector.

The certification was granted following a formal evaluation completed in December 2025. The process assessed professional experience, technical competence, and adherence to established industry standards. The PCpE credential is awarded to practitioners who meet advanced requirements in the field of computer engineering.

With this certification, Dr. Bunag brings deeper technical grounding and current professional standards into his work with faculty and students. It supports the College’s efforts to keep instruction aligned with real-world practice and the demands of the engineering and technology professions.

Trinity University of Asia concluded 2025 with a strong record of academic distinction, institutional recognition, and faithful service. Across licensure outcomes, accreditation results, national honors, and global participation, the University affirmed its commitment to education guided by conscience and responsibility.

Licensure examination performance across several disciplines reflected the strength of Trinity University of Asia academic programs. Results from Medical Technology, Teacher Education, Psychology, Pharmacy, Radiologic Technology, Real Estate Appraisal, and Nursing demonstrated rigorous preparation and disciplined academic formation. In the November 2025 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination, Trinity University of Asia ranked among the Top Performinɡ Nursing Schools nationwide, with three graduates placed among the top ranks. These outcomes affirmed the University’s sustained focus on quality instruction and ethical professional formation.

Graduate education also received national affirmation. The Master of Public Administration and Doctor of Public Administration programs earned Level II Re-Accreditation status from the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities Accrediting Association, Inc. In addition, Trinity University of Asia received Institutional Re-Accreditation from ACSCU-ACI. This confirmed adherence to standards in governance, academic delivery, and institutional stewardship.

Academic development remained a priority through the establishment of the Office of Sustainable Partnerships and Lifelong Learninɡ. This office now oversees Trinity Open University of Asia (TOUA), the Trinity Innovation Hub (TRINNOH), and the Trinity International Lifelong Learning Academy (TILLA). These initiatives support access, innovation, and relevance across diverse learner communities and professional contexts.

The year also carried historical significance for the institution. Trinity University of Asia marked nineteen years of universityhood and sixty-two years of service in Philippine education. These milestones reflected a legacy shaped by faith-centered leadership, academic discipline, and service to society.

Global and national engagement further defined the University’s presence in 2025. Trinity University of Asia hosted the CUAC Triennial International Board Meetinɡ, which brought together academic leaders for dialogue on Christian education and shared responsibility. The University also successfully mounted the 10th Platinum Stallion National Media Awards. Since 2015, the Platinum Stallion National Media Awards has honored excellence across Philippine media. Awardees include networks like GMA and ABS-CBN, social media personalities, radio and television programs, documentary and feature films, advertising and PR campaigns, and educational media. Over the years, it has recognized media personalities like Vicky Morales, Atom Araullo, and Vice Ganda, to name a few.

Commitment to quality received further recognition as Trinity University of Asia became a Corporate Member of the Philippine Society for Quality. Leadership excellence also came to the fore when University President Dr. Gisela De Asas Luna received recognition from the Private Education Assistance Committee for her outstanding service at the 2025 PhilEd Conference.

As 2025 closed, Trinity University of Asia stood rooted in faith and guided by purpose. In every program and partnership, the University remained faithful to its mission to educate minds, shape character, and serve the greater good.

Trinity University of Asia. Empowers you to care!

Our University President, Dr. Gisela Luna was presented with a Plaque of Appreciation by the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) for her contribution as part of the Steering Committee of the 2025 PhilEd Conference held on December 3–4, 2025 at the SMX Convention Center.

The conference gathered educators, researchers, and leaders from various institutions to confront the challenges facing Philippine education today. Discussions focused on grounding reforms in evidence, strengthening school systems, and finding practical ways to improve learning outcomes for Filipino students.

Through her involvement, Dr. Luna supported the work of guiding these conversations and helping shape a program that encourages honest reflection and actionable progress within the education sector.

Kristina Casandra Guevarra is a BS Psychology alumna from the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE), Batch 2025, and graduated magna cum laude. She placed 7th in the November 2025 Certified Human Resource Associate (CHRA) Exam with a 90.25% rating.

The CHRA Exam, administered by the Human Resource Educators Association of the Philippines, Inc. (HREAP), measures the practical knowledge and skills essential for human resource professionals. It identifies individuals equipped to take on real challenges in workplaces and organizations.

Kristina’s performance points to the growing generation of professionals ready to strengthen systems, improve workplace practices, and make meaningful contributions to society.

William Weinbauer and Laura Pauzenberger, Nursing students from the University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Upper Austria, completed their two-month Clinical Immersion Program at ºìÌÒ´«Ã½’s St. Luke’s College of Nursing (SLCN) from September 15 to November 14. Their time in the Philippines opened a space for understanding care in its lived, human context.

Throughout their immersion, William and Laura entered Filipino hospitals, community clinics, and rural health settings, where they observed how competence grows when grounded in empathy and cultural sensitivity. They worked alongside SLCN students and faculty and learned how health work becomes meaningful when it listens first and responds with intention.

They assisted in patient assessments, observed cases shaped by local realities, and engaged with families and health workers who welcomed them into their communities. Beyond procedures and protocols, they encountered a way of caring shaped by connection, humility, and shared responsibility. Their two-month stay challenged the way they see health work and revealed how care shapes both those who receive it and those who offer it.

Outside the clinical environment, the students immersed themselves in Filipino culture and allowed experiences with everyday life to deepen their understanding of community-centered health. They described the program as transformative and broadened their insight into global health and strengthened their confidence in serving diverse populations.

Their mobility for traineeship was made possible through Erasmus+, which supports international learning experiences that open doors to more grounded and compassionate practice across borders.