Trinity University of Asia now has its first batch of Registered Microbiologists (RMicro) following the January 2026 Certification Examination for Registered Microbiologists. The results were released by the Philippine Academy of Microbiology, Inc. (PAM) on March 31, 2026.

Our newly registered microbiologists include:

1. Beal Lourene Azotes
2. Therese Alexis Barot
3. Franco Nicko Melendres
4. Janelle Patrizha Molina (BS Biology Batch 2025)
5. Robert Christian Celendro (BS Biology Batch 2024)

Trinity University of Asia will implement a four-day work week beginning April 6, 2026, alongside adjusted class and office arrangements.

Under this setup, classes from Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday will proceed as scheduled. Wednesdays and Saturdays will follow a limited operations arrangement, where classes may be conducted onsite or through online modalities, as advised by the respective colleges. Students are encouraged to regularly check official announcements from their academic units for guidance on their schedules.

Office operations will also follow a four-day onsite schedule, with regular services available from Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesdays, selected offices and units will operate onsite on a shifting or rotational basis, while others will adopt online or remote service arrangements.

To ensure continuity of essential services, selected offices will maintain ongoing operations or alternative work schedules, including the Office of Admission and Registration (OAR), Finance and Accounting Office (FAO), Information and Communications Technology Office (ICTO), Building Administration and Maintenance Office (BAMO), and the Security Office.

These adjustments form part of the University’s efforts to respond to current external conditions while ensuring continuity in academic delivery and institutional services.

Students and stakeholders are advised to stay informed through official University channels for updates and further instructions.

Trinity University of Asia achieved a 100% passing rate among first-time takers and an 87.50% overall passing rate in the March 2026 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination.

Our newly registered medical technologists include:

Students of St. Luke’s College of Nursing received the Best Poster Presentation Award at the 29th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars (EAFONS) 2026, held February 26-28, 2026 at the University Cultural Centre of the National University of Singapore.

The forum gathers nurse scholars and graduate researchers across East Asia to present studies addressing emerging challenges in healthcare. This year’s conversations centered on how innovation and digital integration are reshaping nursing practice and education.

Representing the College were 29 participants composed of fourth-year nursing students and faculty members. Faculty member Mr. Allan A. Valenzuela also delivered a poster presentation during the forum. The delegation was accompanied by Research Coordinator Mr. Robert Matthew A. Marquez.

Their award-winning study, “eHealth Literacy as a Moderator of Health Anxiety and Cyberchondria among Health-Minded Adults in Selected Barangays in Quezon City,� examined how digital health literacy influences the way individuals process online health information. As more people turn to the internet for medical guidance, the study explored how levels of eHealth literacy can either mitigate or intensify health anxiety and cyberchondria. By grounding the research in selected barangays in Quezon City, the team situated a global digital concern within a local community context.

The research was conducted by Amanda Patricia Olivia D.G. Cruz, Trisha Marie O. Dalino, Stephanie D. Delgado, Pia A. Delos Santos, Heart Vallery S. Dimaano, Gianna Athena P. Donaire, and Meg Loren M. Dulnoan, under the guidance of their research adviser, Dr. Tristan Jourdan C. Dela Cruz, Head of the Graduate School of Nursing of St. Luke’s College of Nursing.

The team was the only Philippine recipient of the Best Poster Presentation Award at this year’s forum.

The study contributes to ongoing discussions on digital health behavior in the region that links community-based research to broader conversations on nursing practice in the digital era.

In a demonstration of Trinity University of Asia’s commitment to global academic engagement, Mr. Javier Leonardo V. Rugeria, a faculty member from the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education’s (CASE) Media and Communication (MaC) Department, participated as a delegate at the 2024 Philippines Institute Postgraduate Workshop, held at Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra from October 29-31.

The workshop, organized by the ANU Philippines Institute in collaboration with the ANU Filipino Association (ANUFA), is an annual interdisciplinary gathering designed for postgraduate students and early career researchers with a focus on Philippine studies. This year’s event attracted scholars from Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, which created an invaluable platform for cross-cultural academic dialogue, networking, and collaboration.

Participants engaged in a series of discussions and activities aimed at deepening their research, sharing insights, and building professional networks in the field. The workshop opened with a thought-provoking roundtable discussion, featuring Australia-based scholars engaged in Philippine studies. Mr. Rugeria, along with other scholars, participated in a research workshop facilitated by Emerson Sanchez of ANU’s Crawford School of Public Policy and Nicole Curato of the University of Canberra, where they situated their research within the eight specialized fields of the ANU Philippines Institute.

Mr. Rugeria presented his research “Configuring Curacies in Spanish Colonial Philippines: Principalia Petitions on Spiritual Administration from Tayabas and Laguna, 1793-1829,” that offered unique insights into historical dynamics of Philippine society during Spanish rule.

In addition to the workshop, Mr. Rugeria attended the Philippines Update Conference 2024 on October 30-31, where keynote speaker Maritess Danguilan Vitug presented insights from her recently published book, Unrequited Love: Duterte’s China Embrace. Other notable speakers included experts such as JC Punongbayan, Michael Pante, Judge Soliman Santos, Antonette Raquiza, Jocelyn Martin, and Carmel Abao, who contributed diverse perspectives on current issues in Philippine governance, economics, and culture.

ºìÌÒ´«Ã½ proudly commends Mr. Rugeria’s representation and looks forward to more opportunities for faculty and students to contribute meaningfully to the international academic community.