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CMC Strengthens Global Engagement Through Participation in Voices of ASEAN Webinar on Future-Ready Institutions

Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC), through its Center for International Affairs and Linkages (CIAL), continues to strengthen its commitment to internationalization, innovation, and global academic engagement through its active participation in the international webinar entitled “Voices of ASEAN: Forging Future-Ready Institutions: Integrating Technology, Sustainability, and Resilience for Excellence,” held on May 20, 2026, via the Zoom platform.

The virtual session gathered educators, academic leaders, researchers, and institutional representatives from across the ASEAN region to discuss transformative strategies and emerging trends that enable educational institutions to become more adaptive, innovative, and future-ready. The webinar emphasized the integration of technology, sustainability, and resilience in shaping institutions capable of responding to the evolving demands of the 21st century.

The webinar featured three distinguished experts from Malaysia and Indonesia who shared valuable insights on institutional excellence, digital governance innovation, and climate resilience.

Prof. Ma. Christina Aquino from Taylor’s University Malaysia discussed “Advancing Performance Excellence: A Deep Dive into the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA),” highlighting the importance of quality assurance, regional cooperation, and academic excellence in strengthening ASEAN institutions.

Dr. Dedy Syamsuar from Indonesia presented “Internal Digital Government Innovation: Trust, Structural Readiness, and the Challenge of Institutionalized Use,” emphasizing the growing importance of digital governance, institutional trust, and technological readiness in sustaining innovation and organizational effectiveness.

Meanwhile, Dr. Rudi from Indonesia delivered his presentation entitled “Towards Climate-Resilient Farming Systems: Evaluating Vulnerability and Adaptation in West Sumatra,” which focused on sustainability, environmental resilience, and adaptive strategies in addressing climate-related challenges affecting communities and agricultural systems.

The discussions underscored the importance of innovation, sustainability, and resilience as key drivers in building globally competitive and future-ready institutions across the ASEAN region. The webinar also encouraged stronger regional collaboration and knowledge-sharing among institutions committed to academic excellence and sustainable development.

Through the active participation of the Center for International Affairs and Linkages, Central Mindanao Colleges continues to expand its global perspective and strengthen its internationalization initiatives by engaging in meaningful international academic activities and collaborative learning opportunities.

CMC remains steadfast in its mission to cultivate globally competent learners and professionals equipped with innovation, resilience, and excellence while fostering stronger international partnerships and global academic connections.

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