04/02/2026
Opening Doors to Global Impact: Kolehiyo ng Subic’s First Step Toward Internationalization
Last November 14, 2025, Kolehiyo ng Subic (KNS) marked a significant milestone in its journey toward global engagement and academic excellence through the “Get to Know WURI: Opening Doors for Kolehiyo ng Subic to Global Impact Network” forum held at the KNS AVR
The event, organized by the KNS Core Group on Internationalization, served as the institution’s initial strategic step in strengthening its internationalization program—anchored on innovation, global competitiveness, and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The morning session featured Dr. Mary Grace Manangan, College President of the Polytechnic College of Botolan, who shared insights on Student Support and Engagement and how these contribute to global rankings under the World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI). Highlighting their institution’s achievement—Rank 56 in Student Support and Engagement—Dr. Manangan emphasized that impactful education goes beyond instruction; it requires inclusive systems, strong community partnerships, and programs that directly address societal needs. Her discussion resonated strongly with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), encouraging KNS to design learner-centered initiatives that create measurable social impact.
In the afternoon session, Dr. Elmer De Leon, College President and Director for Internationalization of Limay Polytechnic College, shared best practices on building a culture of innovation and resilience. Presenting their recognitions in Culture/Values (Rank 41) and Crisis Management (Rank 54), he underscored the importance of institutional leadership, values-driven governance, and adaptive systems—principles aligned with SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). His message reinforced that internationalization is not merely about global mobility, but about embedding global standards and sustainable impact into local operations.
The forum fostered meaningful dialogue among administrators, faculty, and staff, inspiring a shared commitment to elevate KNS into a globally connected and socially responsive institution. It highlighted that internationalization begins at home—through policy development, capacity building, benchmarking, and participation in global platforms such as WURI.
While this milestone activity took place in November 2025, this post serves as a late upload as we formally document and celebrate one of the foundational steps of Kolehiyo ng Subic’s internationalization journey. The delay in posting does not diminish the importance of the event; rather, it reflects our continued effort to consolidate outcomes and align our initiatives strategically with our long-term global vision.
As KNS moves forward, this engagement stands as a testament to its commitment to transformative education—education that empowers communities, drives innovation, and contributes to sustainable development locally and globally.