Hosted by Trinity University of Asia | May 8–9, 2026 | Hybrid

Universities across Asia will jointly convene the Trinity International Congress (TRIICON 2026), an international academic congress that brings together educators, researchers, and institutions to examine the evolving partnership between human intelligence and artificial intelligence.

TRIICON 2026 will be held on May 8–9, 2026, with pre-congress activities scheduled between April 6 and May 7, 2026. The congress will run in a hybrid format, with online sessions streamed through the TRIICON official website and onsite sessions hosted at Trinity University of Asia, Philippines.

The congress carries the theme: “Beyond Disruptions: The Human-AI Synergy and the New Blueprint for Success in the Humanities, Health, Sciences, and Business.�

A Congress Shaped Through International Collaboration

TRIICON 2026 is co-convened by a network of higher education institutions across Asia. This collaboration reflects their shared commitment to academic exchange, research collaboration, and future-ready education.

International Co-Convenors include:

• Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia — Jakarta
• Chang Jung Christian University — Tainan
• Scottish Church College — Kolkata
• Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages — Kaohsiung
• Universitas Telogorejo Semarang — Semarang
• Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (UKDW) — Yogyakarta
• St. Andrew’s Theological Seminary — Quezon City
• Ton Duc Thang University — Ho Chi Minh City

Through this collaboration, TRIICON 2026 creates a shared academic space where institutions contribute speakers, research, reviewers, and academic leadership.

Shared Activities and Participation

As co-convenors, participating institutions may engage through:

• Hosting hybrid pre-congress seminars or workshops
• Contributing to plenary and parallel sessions
• Submitting paper and poster presentations from faculty, researchers, and students
• Supporting the congress through promotion, peer review, and committee participation

Purpose and Direction of TRIICON 2026

The congress responds to a global moment where artificial intelligence reshapes education, industry, and professional life. Rather than treating AI as a threat, TRIICON 2026 frames it as a partner that must be guided by human judgment, ethics, and creativity.

The congress advances three core aims aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals framework:

• Promote future-ready thinking through critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability
  (SDG 4: Quality Education)
• Encourage responsiveness to industry and professional realities
  (SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
• Strengthen academic exchange and institutional collaboration
  (SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals)

Tri-Focal Fields of Study

TRIICON 2026 is structured around three Tri-Focal Fields of Study, which serve as the academic backbone of the congress:

Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
AI supports learning, mental health practice, and policy analysis. Human insight remains central as technology assists understanding, care, and social decision-making.

Business, Economics, and Information Systems
AI enables forecasting, systems intelligence, and security. Human leadership directs ethical use, strategic judgment, and accountability.

Sciences, Engineering, and Health
AI accelerates discovery through medical imaging, drug development, and predictive engineering models. Innovation advances with human welfare as the priority.

These fields form a unified academic framework that examines how technology reshapes roles while preserving essential human capacities.

About TRIICON

°Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýis a triennial academic congress hosted byÌýTrinity University of Asia. It serves as a platform for sustained academic dialogue, research exchange, and institutional partnership across disciplines and borders.

As Trinity University of Asia celebrates its 63^rd Founding Anniversary, the Media and Communication Department of the College of Arts, Sciences and Education on the 11^th year honors the media, communication, and the allied arts industries. Happening on February 18, 2026, Wednesday at 6:00 pm, attendees are expected to see performances from celebrities and meet them in person. The university theater opens at 5:30 pm and the program starts at 6:00 pm.

The Platinum Stallion National Media Awards 2026 is an annual award honoring the individuals and organizations shaping the future of Philippine media. From television and radio to film, digital platforms, and the allied arts, this year’s awardees exemplify exceptional talent, innovation, and dedication to their craft. Each recognition reflects the impact of work and the passion that drives the media industry as well as the community forward.

This honor is made even more meaningful through the support of the university community, acknowledging hard work, influence, and commitment. The achievements inspire not only today, but will continue to shape the industry for years to come.

Congratulations to all our winners! Your excellence sets the standard and inspires us all.

AWARDS FOR TV AND NEWS

GMA Network
TV STATION OF THE YEAR
GMA7

GMA Regional TV
REGIONAL TV NETWORK OF THE YEAR
GMA NETWORK

24 Oras
BEST TV NEWS PROGRAM
GMA7

Atom Araullo
MALE NEWS ANCHOR OF THE YEAR
State of the Nation, GMA7

Zen Hernandez
FEMALE NEWS ANCHOR OF THE YEAR
TV Patrol, ABS-CBN

Jay Esteban
CITATION FOR TV NEWS PRESENTER
PTV News Tonight
People’s Television Network

Iskoolmates
YOUTH ORIENTED PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
People’s Television NetworkÌý

Magandang Buhay
CELEBRITY TALK SHOW OF THE YEAR
ABS-CBN

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho
BEST NEWS MAGAZINE PROGRAM
GMA7

Public Eye
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM
People’s Television Network

It’s Showtime
BEST NOONTIME SHOW
ABS-CBN

Wish Ko Lang
BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM
GMA7

Vicky Morales
BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM HOST
Wish Ko Lang, GMA7Ìý

Sing Galing
BEST GAME SHOW
TV5Ìý

Artsy Craftsy
CITATION FOR INFORMATIVE CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
People’s Television NetworkÌý

I-Witness
BEST DOCUMENTARY TV SHOW
GMA7

K Brosas
BEST VARIETY SHOW HOST
Sing Galing, TV5

Good Morning Kapatid
CITATION FOR BEST BROADCASTING TALK SHOW
TV5

One Sports
BEST TV SPORTS CHANNEL OF THE YEAR
TV5

PTV SPORTS
BEST TV SPORTS PROGRAM
People’s Television NetworkÌý

SAYANISTA
BEST CHILDREN’S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
IBC TV 13Ìý

COOLTURA
BEST CULTURAL AND TRAVEL PROGRAM
IBC TV 13

Martin Javier
BEST TV SPORTS PROGRAM HOST
GMA Sports, GMA7

Michael Ver Comaling
CELEBRITY SPORTS INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR
TV5

Rise and Shine Pilipinas
BEST MORNING NEWS PROGRAM
People’s Television Network

Unang Hirit
BEST MORNING SHOW
GMA7

ResTOURant
CITATION FOR OUTSTANDING FOOD FEATURE
IBC TV 13

AWARDS FOR FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT

Bar Boys: After School
FILM OF THE YEAR
901 StudiosÌý

Kip Oebanda
FILM DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Bar Boys: After School, 901 Studios

Will Ashley
BEST FILM ACTOR
Bar Boys: After School, 901 Studios

Angelica Panganiban
BEST FILM ACTRESS
UnMarry, Quantom Films

Mga Batang Riles
BEST PRIMETIME DRAMA SERIES
GMA7Ìý

Ryrie Sophia
CHILD STAR OF THE YEAR
Mujigae, TV5

Kelvin Miranda
BEST PRIMETIME DRAMA SERIES ACTOR
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre, GMA7

Angel Guardian
BEST PRIMETIME DRAMA SERIES ACTRESS
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre, GMA7Ìý

What Lies Beneath
SOCIALLY RELEVANT TV SERIES
ABS-CBN

Rhian Ramos
TV ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre, GMA7

Miguel Tanfelix
TV ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Mga Batang Riles, GMA7

Sassa Gurl
BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST OF THE YEAR

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AWARDS FOR RADIO

Super Radyo DZBB
AM RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR
GMA 7

Love Radio
FM RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR

DJ Nicole Hyala
FEMALE DISC JOCKEY OF THE YEAR
Kumikinang Duo, Love Radio

DJ Adam
CITATION FOR MALE DISC JOCKEY OF THE YEAR
The Roadshow, Wish 107.5

DJ Chacha
CITATION FOR RADIO BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR
True FM

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AWARDS FOR MUSIC

Klarisse de Guzman
MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Ikot
SONG OF THE YEAR
Over October

Multo
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Cup of JoeÌý

Over October
BREAKTHROUGH
MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR

ONEVERSE
CITATION FOR BREAKTHROUGH MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR
PH Entertainment

AWARDS FOR DIGITAL AND INNOVATIVE MEDIA

ABS – CBN
DIGITAL MEDIA NETWORK OF THE YEAR
ABS-CBN Corporation

Wish 107.5
INNOVATIVE FM RADIO BROADCASTING

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TRINITIAN AWARDS

Carmen R. Zubiaga
TRINITIAN MEDIA PRACTITIONER for ADVOCACY COMMUNICATION

Angelo Diego K. Castro III
TRINITIAN MEDIA EDUCATOR for BROADCAST MEDIA
TV5

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 MeetinÉ¡, 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.ÌýOver the years, it has recognized media personalities like Vicky Morales, Atom Araullo, and Vice Ganda, toÌýname 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!

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.

Trinity University of Asia (ºìÌÒ´«Ã½) continues to create opportunities for students who want to start their entrepreneurial journey early. In a recent courtesy meeting at Robinsons Cyberscape Alpha, the ºìÌÒ´«Ã½ delegation led by Dr. Fernando V. Trinidad III, TriLink Officer, and Mr. Caleb Donne E. Coniate, Manager of the Alumni, Industry Relations, and Global Education Office (AIRGEO), met with Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC)’s new EntrepCorner team to map out the next cycle of the partnership.

Since 2018, the ºìÌÒ´«Ã½â€“RLC EntrepCorner has served as a real-world platform for student-run ventures inside Robinsons malls. It’s a space where ideas are tested, responsibilities are real, and learning comes directly from engaging with customers and running a business day-to-day.

The discussion focused on updating the Memorandum of Agreement, expanding participation across the Institute of Business and Management’s (IBAM) programs, and introducing projects shaped by sustainability and digital innovation. Both institutions reaffirmed their shared goal of developing student entrepreneurs who can translate their ideas into practical ventures.

Looking ahead, the next EntrepCorner cycle will launch new projects in early 2026, involve over 30 student entrepreneurs, and feature enterprise showcases that will highlight innovation, sustainability, and digital business models.

Last October 16, 2025, the School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH) of the Institute of Business and Management (IBAM) launched the Trinity Travel Bureau in partnership with Blue Horizons Travel and Tours (BHTT).

This is part of ºìÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s continuing effort to connect academic learning with industry experience. Located within the campus, the Trinity Travel Bureau will be operated by BHTT as the official on-campus travel industry partner. It will offer in-house internship opportunities for our BS Tourism Management students and give them practical exposure to travel agency operations such as tour packaging, itinerary planning, client handling, reservations, ticketing, documentation, and marketing.

Through this partnership, students will experience how learning extends into the realities of the tourism field. The collaboration will also pave the way for future projects such as industry talks, familiarization tours, and immersion programs that help prepare students for professional practice.

The launch featured a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing and messages from both Trinity University of Asia and Blue Horizons Travel and Tours. A video message from BHTT General Manager Mr. Gregor Zajc was also presented, where he shared his optimism for the partnership and its role in preparing future tourism professionals.

Industry representatives from Astoria Hotels and Resorts, Astoria Culinary and Hospitality Institute, Jpark Island Resort, Singapore Airlines, and Starlux Airlines were also present to show their support for the collaboration.

Students from the Institute of Business and Management (IBaM) of Trinity University of Asia explored international learning opportunities at the World Education Expos 2025, held on October 7, 2025 at Dusit Thani Manila, Makati.

Accompanied by Alumni, Industry Relations, and Global Education Office (AIRGEO) Manager Mr. Caleb Donne E. Coniate, IBaM–School of Business and Accountancy (SBA) Chair Ms. Josephine M. Tenegra, and IBaM–School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH) Chair Ms. Maria Regina Z. Padilla, the students engaged with representatives from universities and education institutions across the world.

The expo featured exhibit booths, consultation areas, and seminar corners designed to help participants navigate global education paths, scholarships, and study programs abroad. For IBaM students, it was a meaningful opportunity to gain firsthand insight into how international education is changing and becoming more interactive, student-focused, and globally connected.

More than learning about schools or courses, the experience gave students a clearer understanding of the realities of studying overseas from adapting to new environments to forming networks that could shape their professional journeys.

Beyond the direct educational benefits, the expo also served as a networking space, meeting counsellors, alumni, peers, even future classmates. These connections can prove valuable down the road for IBaM students who were present at the event.