8

Decent work and economic growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Related Articles

news
CIAL Backs CABME Leads Launch Through Global Forum on Network Marketing and Leadership

The College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Education (CABME) of Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC), in partnership with the Center for International Affairs and Linkages (CIAL), successfully launched its premier academic enrichment program—CABME Leads: A Semester of Innovation, Leadership, and Global Impact—on July 18, 2025, through the International Symposium on Network Marketing held at the CMC Annex. This kickoff activity brought together 50 selected CABME students for a transformative discussion on network marketing as a contemporary and empowering business model. The initiative, strongly aligned with the institution’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and internationalization, seeks to nurture globally competent, ethically grounded, and innovation-driven student leaders. At the center of the symposium was Ms. Bianca Stanley, guest panelist from Lifestyle Management Group Australia. With three university degrees and over 15 years of experience in corporate leadership across government and private sectors, Ms. Stanley shared her personal journey of pivoting from the corporate world to becoming a global wellness entrepreneur. Her business, which began 12 years ago in the health and fitness sector, now operates in multiple countries with personal investments exceeding $2.5 million USD—a testament to the power of aligning one’s passion with purpose. Joining Ms. Stanley was Mr. Alfe Keith Apalit, an MBA graduate of Ateneo de Davao University and seasoned leader in the network marketing industry. Their engaging panel discussion provided students with actionable insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, branding, and ethical decision-making within the context of direct selling and modern income systems. With the active support of CIAL, the event elevated CMC’s internationalization efforts by incorporating global best practices, entrepreneurial models, and cross-border success stories. The open forum further encouraged students to evaluate innovative income systems and their relevance in today’s evolving market. As the opening salvo of the CABME Leads program, the symposium laid the foundation for a semester of student-led, SDG-aligned, and internationally supported academic activities designed to develop the next generation of business and community leaders. #CABMELeads2025#CMCInternationalization#CIALSupports#NetworkMarketingForum#GlobalLeadership#EntrepreneurshipEducation#SDG3#SDG4#SDG8#SDG9#SDG17 #LifeByDesign

Decent work and economic...

Published by: Desiree Gayramara

Date published: Aug 14, 2025

Read More
news
CIAL Commends CABME’s RE: SEARCH PITCHFEST 2025 for Advancing SDG-Aligned Innovation and Community-Driven Research

Kidapawan City, Cotabato – The Center for International Affairs and Linkages (CIAL) of Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC) lauds the successful conduct of RE: SEARCH PITCHFEST 2025, the flagship research activity of the College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Education (CABME) held on July 17–18 and July 23–24, 2025, at the CMC Annex Campus. The event served as a significant platform for student-led research and innovation rooted in social relevance and international frameworks, particularly the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the theme “Empowering Communities through Business Innovation and SDG-Aligned Research,” the pitchfest brought together over 50 student research groups from CABME’s major programs—Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, and Management Accounting. These groups presented community-responsive business concepts offering real-world solutions in areas such as environmental sustainability, economic inclusion, digital innovation, and ethical business practices. CIAL commended the initiative for demonstrating CMC’s commitment to global citizenship education, internationalization-at-home, and research that responds to both local and global priorities. The event showcased the institution’s values of interdisciplinary collaboration, sustainability, and impact-oriented innovation. The pitchfest officially opened with a compelling message from CABME Student Council Governor Janna M. Sison, who encouraged fellow students to view research as a powerful tool for social innovation and transformation. This was followed by a message of support from Dr. Cynthia S. Asuncion, School President, who reaffirmed CMC’s institutional mission to empower future professionals through education that is socially grounded and globally responsive. In recognition of excellence, special awards were conferred to outstanding groups whose research outputs exemplified creativity, clarity, and impact. The Best Research Pitch was awarded to the group that demonstrated overall excellence in research execution, while the Most SDG-Aligned Project recognized the team whose proposal most effectively integrated sustainable development goals into their business model. The Most Innovative Business Concept honored a group with a bold, novel solution to a pressing community issue, and the Best in Presentation Delivery was given to the team that exhibited outstanding clarity, confidence, and professionalism during their pitch. These awards honored student groups whose outputs demonstrated creativity, feasibility, impact, and strong alignment with the SDGs—further reinforcing CABME’s goal of transforming student research into actionable, community-oriented solutions.The activity was jointly organized in collaboration with the Center for International Affairs and Linkages (CIAL), Institute for Research, Publication and Community Extension (IRPCE), and the Student Success Center (SSC). The event was also actively participated in by faculty and students from other departments and colleges, demonstrating a shared institutional commitment to research excellence and community engagement.The event concluded with an inspiring message from Dr. Mark Gennesis B. Dela Cerna, LPT, Vice President for Academic Affairs, who underscored CABME’s pivotal role in leading a culture of innovation and social impact. “More than showcasing research, this pitchfest affirms that CABME is at the forefront of developing bold, meaningful, and forward-thinking solutions that uplift communities and advance the goals of sustainable development,” he stated. CIAL recognizes RE: SEARCH PITCHFEST 2025 as a model of student-led innovation that bridges local relevance with global vision. It affirms CMC’s steadfast commitment to sustainability, community development, and internationalization through research that matters. #RESEARCHPitchfest2025 #TatakCABME #CIALCMC #SDGAlignedResearch #BusinessWithPurpose #EmpowerThroughResearch #CMCGlobalCitizenship #FutureReadyCMC #RoarLions

Decent work and economic...

Published by: Desiree Gayramara

Date published: Aug 14, 2025

Read More
news
Empowered Youth, Global Vision: PRISM Leads CMC’s ASEAN Month Efforts

In response to CHED Regional Office XII’s call to celebrate the 58th ASEAN Month, Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC) took the lead in organizing a preparatory meeting for Cotabato Province and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao on August 6, 2025, at the CMC Annex Campus in Kidapawan City. The initiative was spearheaded by the Center for International Affairs and Linkages (CIAL) in close partnership with PRISM-Passionate and Responsive Individuals for Strategic Internationalization and Sustainable Development in Mindanao, the official student organization under CIAL. The preparatory meeting gathered International Relations Officers (IROs), ASEAN focal persons, and student representatives from higher education institutions across Cotabato Province and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to coordinate collaborative contributions to the IZN and TNHE Caravan. The Caravan is part of the ASEAN Month’s Week 4 celebration, themed “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” and highlights internationalization efforts, student innovations, MSME booths, and cultural exchanges. At the center of these preparations were PRISM student volunteers, who took full ownership of the event’s logistics and technical support. From managing registration and documentation to assisting with the program flow and technical setup, PRISM showcased the potential of empowered student leadership in institutional activities aligned with global engagement. Cristoper D. Fernando, President of PRISM, emphasized the importance of student involvement in shaping the direction of internationalization at the grassroots level. “We are proud to be given the opportunity to lead this initiative. As students, we bring energy, creativity, and fresh perspectives to the table. Our participation in the ASEAN Month celebration is a chance to show that young people can be drivers of international collaboration and sustainable development-not just passive observers,” he shared during the meeting. CMC also presented its proposed contributions for the upcoming celebration, including an MSME product exhibit featuring locally made goods from Kidapawan City, a cultural showcase highlighting Mindanao’s rich heritage, student innovation booths with interdisciplinary projects, and engagements on Transnational Higher Education (TNHE) and Internationalization (IZN) through panel discussions and expo-style activities. The active involvement of PRISM in planning and coordination is a reflection to CMC’s institutional commitment to building student agency and nurturing globally minded leaders. More than just logistical support, the student-led contributions reflect a deeper understanding of what it means to localize global frameworks like ASEAN integration and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As Central Mindanao Colleges continues its preparations for Cotabato Province’s participation in the regional ASEAN Month festivities, it strengthens its role as a hub of academic diplomacy and youth empowerment in Mindanao, ensuring meaningful contributions to the actual celebration.Through the collective efforts of CIAL and PRISM, CMC reaffirms its vision of making internationalization not just an institutional mandate, but a shared journey- where students are not only participants but leaders in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future. #TatakCMC #CMCCIAL #PRISMLeads #ASEANMonth2025 #YouthEmpowerment #Internationalization #SDG4 #SDG16 #SDG17 #SDG11 #SDG8 #GlobalCitizenship #SustainableDevelopment #MindanaoYouthLead #IZN #TNHE #CHEDROXII#CMCLions #CMCandBeyond

Decent work and economic...

Published by: Desiree Gayramara

Date published: Aug 14, 2025

Read More
news
CMC Leads a Bold Reaffirmation of the SDG Commitment Cards

C – CommitM – MobilizeC – ChampionCMC Leads a Bold Reaffirmation of the SDG Commitment Cards“What begins as a simple act today becomes a legacy tomorrow.” At Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC), advocacy is not an occasional campaign. It is a sustained culture. As early adopters of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), CMC has long stood at the forefront of meaningful action.  Now, with renewed purpose, the institution marks a reaffirmation of this ongoing mission through the strengthened launch of the SDG Commitment Cards, held on July 14, 2025. Under the leadership of Ms. Desiree Gayramara, Coordinator of the Center for International Affairs and Linkages (CIAL), this milestone is more than a ceremonial act. It is a bold declaration that CMC remains deeply committed to shaping responsible, action-driven global citizens. “This isn’t starting over. It’s stepping forward, stronger,” said Ms. Gayramara. “We are reaffirming what we have always stood for: that change is personal, and it begins with each of us.” The initiative, grounded in the call to Commit, Mobilize, and Champion, once again unites the entire CMC community. From students to staff, faculty to administrators, everyone shares the mission to live out the SDGs in real, practical ways. Each Commitment Card is not just a formality. It is a visible, daily reminder of what it means to be a CMCIan: someone who chooses action over apathy and responsibility over rhetoric. “The SDGs aren’t just global numbers. They’re human values,” Ms. Gayramara added. “Every signature is a pledge to act, to lead, to care.” Cards are now displayed proudly across CMC’s offices, classrooms, student centers, and institutes. Their presence signals a vibrant movement reborn, a reaffirmation not only of goals but of identity, purpose, and community. Each SDG Commitment Card at CMC represents a personal and collective vow to uphold all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. It begins with ending poverty and hunger, and includes promoting health, education, and gender equality. It affirms dedication to clean water and energy, decent work, and innovation. It calls for reduced inequalities, sustainable communities, responsible consumption, and urgent climate action. It defends life on land and below water and demands peace, justice, and strong partnerships. These cards are more than a gesture. They are a daily promise to act with purpose and live with impact. This moment strengthens CMC’s evolving role as a champion of inclusive education, environmental responsibility, peacebuilding, and sustainable development. With every card signed and every goal embraced, CMC reclaims its place as a college of conscience and impact. So if you’re ready to stand for something bigger,If you believe education must lead to transformation,If you believe action speaks louder than intention,Choose CMC. “From the classroom to the community, from the personal to the planetary, this is how we create change.” ELTM, CMSCO #ChooseCMC #CMCForTheGoals#GlobalExcellence #SDGChampions#SustainableCMC #ActForChange#FromRootsToGlobalReach #SDGReaffirmation #EducationForSustainability #CMCIansForImpact

Affordable and Clean Ener...

Published by: Desiree Gayramara

Date published: Jul 22, 2025

Read More
news
CIAL Backs CABME Leads Launch Through Global Forum on Network Marketing and Leadership

The College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Education (CABME) of Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC), in partnership with the Center for International Affairs and Linkages (CIAL), successfully launched its premier academic enrichment program—CABME Leads: A Semester of Innovation, Leadership, and Global Impact—on July 18, 2025, through the International Symposium on Network Marketing held at the CMC Annex. This kickoff activity brought together 50 selected CABME students for a transformative discussion on network marketing as a contemporary and empowering business model. The initiative, strongly aligned with the institution’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and internationalization, seeks to nurture globally competent, ethically grounded, and innovation-driven student leaders. At the center of the symposium was Ms. Bianca Stanley, guest panelist from Lifestyle Management Group Australia. With three university degrees and over 15 years of experience in corporate leadership across government and private sectors, Ms. Stanley shared her personal journey of pivoting from the corporate world to becoming a global wellness entrepreneur. Her business, which began 12 years ago in the health and fitness sector, now operates in multiple countries with personal investments exceeding $2.5 million USD—a testament to the power of aligning one’s passion with purpose. Joining Ms. Stanley was Mr. Alfe Keith Apalit, an MBA graduate of Ateneo de Davao University and seasoned leader in the network marketing industry. Their engaging panel discussion provided students with actionable insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, branding, and ethical decision-making within the context of direct selling and modern income systems. With the active support of CIAL, the event elevated CMC’s internationalization efforts by incorporating global best practices, entrepreneurial models, and cross-border success stories. The open forum further encouraged students to evaluate innovative income systems and their relevance in today’s evolving market. As the opening salvo of the CABME Leads program, the symposium laid the foundation for a semester of student-led, SDG-aligned, and internationally supported academic activities designed to develop the next generation of business and community leaders. #CABMELeads2025#CMCInternationalization#CIALSupports#NetworkMarketingForum#GlobalLeadership#EntrepreneurshipEducation#SDG4#SDG8#SDG17 #LifeByDesign

Decent work and economic...

Published by: Desiree Gayramara

Date published: Jul 22, 2025

Read More