AppliedHE Xchange:
FCPC @ Bulacan 2026
"A Strategic Approach to Internationalisation, Graduate Employability & Alumni Engagement"
Date Update: This event has been rescheduled from 10 March to 6 May 2026 to avoid overlap with CHED's Higher Education Summit on March 10–12.
City of San Jose del Monte,
Bulacan, Philippines
Student Diversity & Outcomes That Matter
The AppliedHE Xchange @ FCPC is a one-day strategic forum focused on Student Diversity & Outcomes, examining how institutions align internationalisation, employability and alumni engagement for measurable impact.
As higher education institutions across the Philippines and the wider region expand global engagement, there is growing pressure to demonstrate how these efforts translate into tangible graduate outcomes and essential soft skills.
The programme is grounded in AppliedHE's 3M framework - the "Three Musketeers" of JOB-Ready, ALUMNI-Ready and SOFT SKILLS-Ready - providing a structured approach to evidence-based outcomes.
Align Strategies
Examine how internationalisation, graduate employability and alumni engagement can be aligned to deliver measurable outcomes.
3M Framework
Introduce AppliedHE's Three Musketeers: JOB-Ready Rating, ALUMNI-Ready CRM and SOFT SKILLS-Ready Assessment.
Soft Skills
Explore methods for developing and measuring student soft skills, ensuring relevance to employers.
Alumni Impact
Highlight the strategic role of alumni as a critical link between education, employability and long-term impact.
Peer Dialogue
Foster cross-functional dialogue and peer learning among internationalization, employability, alumni and strategy teams.
Why attend?
JOB-Ready Rating
Part of the 3M Framework: Measuring graduate employability outcomes.
ALUMNI-Ready CRM
Part of the 3M Framework: Strengthening alumni engagement and impact.
SOFT SKILLS-Ready
Part of the 3M Framework: Assessing essential student soft skills.
Strategic Alignment
Align internationalisation with tangible graduate outcomes.
Accreditation Focus
Map initiatives to PACUCOA and other accreditation criteria.
Practical Action
Translate frameworks into institutional action plans.
Who should attend?
- Senior University Officers
- Internationalisation Leaders
- Employability Practitioners
- Alumni Relations Managers
- Institutional Strategists
"Targeted at senior officers and key practitioners from public and private higher education institutions."
Speaker and
Trainer
Prof. Abhi Veerakumarasivam
Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor
Sunway University
MALAYSIA
Professor Abhi Veerakumarasivam is Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor of Sunway University, providing strategic leadership in academic transformation, global engagement, and impact-driven education. A University of Cambridge–trained geneticist and internationally recognised science communicator, he advises on science and higher education policy regionally and globally, and co-authored the Malaysian Higher Education Blueprint 2025–2035. His work advances inclusive global-networked, lifewide and lifelong future-ready education.
Program of the Day
Join us for a full day of insights, workshops, and networking opportunities. Explore the schedule to see what we have planned for you.
Event Program
6 May 2026 • City of San Jose del Monte Convention Centre, Bulacan, Philippines
| Time | Mins | Programme | Speaker / Facilitator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | 60 | Registration & Welcome | |
| 9:00 – 9:05 AM | 5 | Opening & Housekeeping | MC (FCPC) |
| 9:05 – 9:10 AM | 5 | Welcome Remarks | Mandy Mok CEO, AppliedHE |
| 9:10 – 9:15 AM | 5 | Welcome Remarks | Dr. Estrella O. Simon President, First City Providential College |
| 9:15 – 9:20 AM | 5 | Welcome Remarks | Dr. Ferdinand C. Somido Chancellor, University of Perpetual Help System JONELTA, PACUCOA Commissioner |
| 9:20 – 9:25 AM | 5 | Welcome Remarks | Dr. Raymundo Arcega President, Association of Local Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (ALCUCOA) and National Network of Quality Assurance Agencies, Inc. (NNQAA) |
| 9:25 – 9:30 AM | 5 | Welcome Remarks | Dr. Echel Simon-Antero Vice President for Academic & Research, FCPC, IAESTE – Exchange Administrator |
| 9:30 – 9:35 AM | 5 | Welcome Remarks | Dr. Ian Evangelista OIC, Office of the Deputy Executive Director IV, Concurrent Chief of Staff, CHED Chairperson |
| 9:35 – 9:50 AM | 15 | Welcome Address: Soft Skills Are No Longer Optional | Dr. Lora L. Yusi Director IV, Office of Institutional Quality Assurance and Governance (OIQAG), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) |
| 9:50 – 10:10 AM | 20 | Introduction to AppliedHE Products & Services | Mandy Mok CEO, AppliedHE |
| 10:10 – 10:30 AM | 20 | Tea & Coffee Break | FCPC Baliktanaw Dance Troupe |
| 10:30 – 10:50 AM | 20 | Product Demonstration: ALUMNI-Ready CRM | Mandy Mok CEO, AppliedHE Ruwan Chinthaka CTO, AppliedHE |
| 10:50 – 12:00 PM | 70 | Strategic Workshop: Student Diversity & Outcomes that Matter (Part 1) | Prof. Abhi Veerakumarasivam Provost & Deputy Vice Chancellor, Sunway University |
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM | 90 | Networking Lunch | |
| 1:30 – 3:00 PM | 90 | Strategic Workshop: Student Diversity & Outcomes that Matter (Part 2) | Prof. Abhi Veerakumarasivam Provost & Deputy Vice Chancellor, Sunway University |
| 3:00 – 3:20 PM | 20 | Tea & Coffee Break | |
| 3:20 – 4:50 PM | 90 | Strategic Workshop: Student Diversity & Outcomes that Matter (Part 3) | Prof. Abhi Veerakumarasivam Provost & Deputy Vice Chancellor, Sunway University |
| 4:50 – 4:55 PM | 5 | Closing Remarks | Dr. Estrella O. Simon President, FCPC |
| 4:55 – 5:00 PM | 5 | Closing Remarks | Mandy Mok CEO, AppliedHE |
Registration & Welcome
Opening & Housekeeping
MC (FCPC)
Welcome Remarks
Mandy Mok
CEO, AppliedHE
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Estrella O. Simon
President, First City Providential College
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Ferdinand C. Somido
Chancellor, University of Perpetual Help System JONELTA, PACUCOA Commissioner
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Raymundo Arcega
President, Association of Local Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (ALCUCOA) and National Network of Quality Assurance Agencies, Inc. (NNQAA)
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Echel Simon-Antero
Vice President for Academic & Research, FCPC, IAESTE – Exchange Administrator
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Ian Evangelista
OIC, Office of the Deputy Executive Director IV, Concurrent Chief of Staff, CHED Chairperson
Welcome Address: Soft Skills Are No Longer Optional
Dr. Lora L. Yusi
Director IV, Office of Institutional Quality Assurance and Governance (OIQAG), Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
Introduction to AppliedHE Products & Services
Mandy Mok
CEO, AppliedHE
Tea & Coffee Break
FCPC Baliktanaw Dance Troupe
Product Demonstration: ALUMNI-Ready CRM
Mandy Mok
CEO, AppliedHE
Ruwan Chinthaka
CTO, AppliedHE
Strategic Workshop: Student Diversity & Outcomes that Matter (Part 1)
Prof. Abhi Veerakumarasivam
Provost & Deputy Vice Chancellor, Sunway University
Networking Lunch
Strategic Workshop: Student Diversity & Outcomes that Matter (Part 2)
Prof. Abhi Veerakumarasivam
Provost & Deputy Vice Chancellor, Sunway University
Tea & Coffee Break
Strategic Workshop: Student Diversity & Outcomes that Matter (Part 3)
Prof. Abhi Veerakumarasivam
Provost & Deputy Vice Chancellor, Sunway University
Closing Remarks
Dr. Estrella O. Simon
President, FCPC
Closing Remarks
Mandy Mok
CEO, AppliedHE
Soft Skills Are No Longer Optional
Dr. Lora L. Yusi
Director IV
Office of Institutional Quality Assurance and Governance (OIQAG)
Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
As higher education institutions are increasingly evaluated not just on academic rigour but on the employability and adaptability of their graduates, the development of soft skills has become a strategic imperative rather than an optional add-on.
Dr. Yusi's address will explore how institutions can develop and measure student soft skills in an evidence-based way, aligned with employer expectations and accreditation requirements, ensuring graduates are truly workforce-ready in a rapidly changing global landscape.
Venue and
Logistics
Hosted by First City Providential College (FCPC) in Bulacan, Philippines.
City Convention Center, City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Philippines
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International delegates requiring an entry visa can request a formal invitation letter upon completion of their registration.
Contact UsHosts and Partners
First City Providential College (FCPC)
Philippines
AppliedHE
Singapore
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- Full access to all sessions & workshops
- Networking lunch & coffee breaks
- Certificate of participation
To support event planning and catering arrangements, we kindly request that all registrations be completed and paid by 25 April 2026, which will also serve as the final date for food reservation. We thank you in advance for your kind understanding of our logistical requirements.