On November 21, the Trinity University of Asia community gathered at the SATS Chapel and stepped into the streets with one clear message: “Lahat ng sangkot, dapat managot.�

Students, faculty, staff, and church leaders walked together carrying the weight of what everyone already knows: ang korapsyon ay hindi usaping hiwalay sa atin, ito ang kumakain sa kakayahan ng bayan na mabuhay nang maayos. It reaches our homes, our paychecks, our healthcare, our daily choices.

From the chapel grounds, the community moved along E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue. In front of the National Children’s Hospital, ºìÌÒ´«Ã½ and the Episcopal Church in the Philippines met with the health sector, nurses, workers, and advocates who face the consequences of corruption inside hospitals and clinics. Their presence made the moment honest. May mga pasyente, pamilya, at manggagawa na direktang tinatamaan ng mga pagkukulang na pinipili ng ilan.

The walk ended at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. John. The Prime Bishop spoke about conscience and the responsibility to act when something is clearly wrong. Nurse Alyn Andamo of Filipino Nurses United voiced what many feel but seldom say out loud: that systems fail because people in power choose themselves over the public they are meant to serve.

This gathering was not driven by anger alone. It was driven by clarity.
By the understanding that silence shapes the future as much as action.
By the belief that caring is not passive. Ito ay may bigat, may pananagutan, may direksiyon.

ºìÌÒ´«Ã½, the Church, and the health sector stood together to say what must be said, and to do what must be done.
Not out of pride.
Not for show.
But because our integrity, our people, and our country deserve nothing less.

Trinity University of Asia (ºìÌÒ´«Ã½) had the distinct pleasure of welcoming distinguished guests from the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA) on February 28, 2024. Led by UBCHEA President Dr. Pareena Lawrence, the visiting team, including the Director of Leadership Development Dr. Jakarin Srimoon, the Program Officer Ms. Rachel Zhang, and Director of Faculty Development Dr. Hope Antone, delved into ºìÌÒ´«Ã½’s innovative approaches to higher education.

During their visit, the UBCHEA team engaged with ºìÌÒ´«Ã½’s administrators, including ºìÌÒ´«Ã½’s University President Dr. Gisela Luna, VP for Administration and Finance (VPAF) Ms. Matilde Asuncion, VP for Academic Affairs (VPAA) Dr. Howell Ho, and Manager of the Alumni, Industry Relations, and Global Education Office (AIRGEO), Mr. Caleb Donne Coniate, and gained insights into the university’s distinctive efforts to address contemporary challenges in higher education.

Particularly noteworthy were the heartfelt stories shared by some of ºìÌÒ´«Ã½’s administrators who are alumni of UBCHEA programs, including Mr. Homer Balmes, the Dean of Students of the Student Affairs Center (SAC) and a United Board Peace Building Scholar in 2017; Fr. Dexter Tad-awan, the University Chaplain of ºìÌÒ´«Ã½ and a participant in the Asian Academy for Campus MInistry in 2023; Dr. John Michael Lorena, the Dean of St. Luke’s College of Nursing (SLCN) and a United Board Fellow Cohort from 2012 to 2014; Dr. Ronald Manzano, the OIC of the Student Affairs and Services Office (SASO) and a United Board Fellow Cohort in 2023; and Mr. Divino Cantal, Jr., Assistant Professor from the Media and Communication Department (MaC) of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) and a United Board Scholar Cohort in 2016.

Through collaborative endeavors and shared visions, Trinity University of Asia and the United Board for Christian Higher Education are united in shaping the future of education in Asia and beyond.

As the holiday season approaches, Trinity University of Asia is delighted to extend a warm invitation to the entire Trinitian community and friends to join us for a special Advent Eucharist. This cherished event promises a moment of reflection, joy, and communal celebration as we come together in spirit and faith.

Trinity University of Asia extends an open invitation to everyone to join us at the University Chapel on December 4th, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM, for the Advent Eucharist. Let’s come together to reflect, rejoice, and celebrate the blessings of the season.

Let us embrace the spirit of Advent and find joy in the unity of our community. We look forward to sharing this special moment with you.

Get ready to Tune-Up & Act!, a seminar series brought to you by Trinity University of Asia. The holiday season is all about fun, but it can also bring money worries, safety concerns, and health issues. We’ve put together a four-day seminar series to help you handle the holiday season with confidence and safety. On its first run, Tune-Up & Act touches on topics about finance, health and wellness, and safety.

Session 01: BUDGET BIDA? PASKONG SWAK SA BULSA!
NOV. 6 | 3PM | Mandell Hall Auditorium & Facebook Live | with Mr. ARMAN CRUZ
Get ready to master your holiday finances and make smarter money decisions during the festive season.

Session 02: PASKO NA, SUNOG PA? ‘WAG NAMAN!
NOV. 14 | 3PM | Mandell Hall Auditorium & Facebook Live | with Ms. GLADDES ARRECO
Promoting Fire-Safe Holidays. Join us in discovering practical and essential fire safety measures for a worry-free holiday season.

Session 03: PASKO AT DIET? ANONG KONEK?
NOV. 16 | 3PM | Mandell Hall Auditorium & Facebook Live | with Ms. CATHERINE YNGENTE
Discover the art of maintaining well-being while savoring the holiday festivities in this insightful session.

Session 04: ROAD TRIP SA PASKO? INGAT MODE ON!
NOV. 24 | 3PM | Mandell Hall Auditorium & Facebook Live | with Col. BONG NEBRIJA
Gear up for a journey of safe travels and joyous holidays! Join us as we explore essential road safety practices for a worry-free celebration.

FREE REGISTRATION: http://bit.ly/tuneupact

The University President, Dr. Gisela D.A. Luna, together with Ms. Caroline L. Balmes, TCCD Director, attended the Committee Hearing of the Committee on Education, Science and Technology at the Quezon City Legislative Building on January 20, 2023.

The committee hearing was held to witness the approval of the Resolution Authorizing the Quezon City Government, Represented by Hon. Mayor Ma. Josefina G. Belmonte to enter into Agreement with Trinity University of Asia (ºìÌÒ´«Ã½) represented by its President, Dr. Gisela D. Luna, and with five (5) Quezon City Barangays namely; Barangay Kalusugan, Barangay Roxas, Barangay Damayang Lagi, Barangay Tatalon and Barangay Sto. Domingo represented by their Barangay Captains for the Implementation of ºìÌÒ´«Ã½ Service Initiatives of the University.

During the hearing, Dr. Luna explained the context of the partnership of the University to the communities and its intention to formalize partnership to the LGU of Quezon City to the members of the council; Hon. Victor D. Bernardo, Hon. Julianne Alyson Rae V. Medalla and Hon. Albert Alvin L. Antonio who commended the University in its initiatives and efforts to the communities. Also, the Officer In-Charge of the Education Affairs Unit, Ms. Maricris F. Veloso, explained the process for the finalization of the Memorandum of Agreement.

CHTM conducted the first learning session for community mothers (making of empanada).last Tuesday (November 15, 2022) This event involved 25 mothers from Barangay Tatalon #630 and Brgy Santo Domingo.

Barangay Development Planning Workshop with Barangay Kalusugan Leaders and representatives, TCCD Director, and Staff

Following the phases of initial profiling and Focus Group Discussion for Barangay Kalusugan, the Barangay Development Planning (BDP) Workshop was successfully done in 3 days from October 25 to 26, 2022 at Trinity University of Asia and October 27, 2022 at Barangay Pansol, Laguna with Trinitian Center for ºìÌÒ´«Ã½ (TCCD). The BDP Workshop-Training were facilitated by Mr. Homer Balmes, (Dean of Student Affairs Center) and Ms. Caroline L. Balmes (TCCD Director) assisted by Ms. Ma. Angelica M. Aquino and Ms. Edirose Arenas.

The agenda for the meeting includes the update on the work and financial plan of the different projects that were carried out from August to October 2022, as well as plans for the months of November and December. Ms. Balmes discussed preparation and reminded the committee assigned in the institutional community extension projects;GULAY-KaºìÌÒ´«Ã½ng sa Buhay, Plant of Hope, Tugon Tinitian, and PasKomunidad.

After the meeting, Ms. Angel Aquino, CD Associate, facilitated a learning session on the Basics of ºìÌÒ´«Ã½ (CD Perspective and Approach). This topic covered poverty, conventional/mainstream approaches to community work and development, as well as community development as an alternative perspective and approach. These topics gave all coordinators greater motivation to work with the partner communities and discover methods or approaches that may be applied while assisting and serving community.

The Coordinators’ Meeting and Learning Session were attended by Ms. Daisy Sucaldito (CASE Coordinator), Ms. Ma Fe Llevado (CEIS Coordinator), Ms. Alona Romanes (SLCN Coordinator), Ms. Sheryl Salazar (CHTM Coordinator), Ms. Johnsy Margotte Ruallo (CMT Coordinator), Mr. Joseph Stephen Tambis (CAHS Coordinator), Dr. Lilibeth Sabillano (CBMA Coordinator) and Mr. Rodrigo Lofredo, Jr. (THS Coordinator) facilitated by TCCD Director, Ms. Caroline Balmes and Ms. Angel Aquino, CD Associate with Ms. Edirose Arenas, CD Assistant.

Trinity University of Asia’s representatives, Dr. Maria Antonia C. Capili (URDC Director) and Ms. Caroline L. Balmes (TCCD Director), participated in the Roundtable Discussion among government, non-government and higher education institutions on the Academe’s Role in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) spearheaded by the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UPRI) on October 20, 2022 at the Philippine Social Science Center.

The program of Project DREAM-THS for this school year is focused on Youth Development Sessions that aimed to enhance the knowledge, skills, attitude and behavior of the young people in the community who are facing challenges personally, in their relationship with family and with their peers.

The initial session with the youth is a fellowship activity with an inspirational message from an invited guest as the participants build rapport with the volunteer students of the Trinity High School. Other sessions will be on health and wellness, financial literacy, and spirituality.