The University of La Salette, Inc. (ULS) conducted a benchmarking visit to Urdaneta City University (UCU) on October 19, 2026, at the UCU Conference Room to exchange best practices on internationalization and explore opportunities for institutional collaboration.

Dr. Madeilyn B. Estacio, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Rouel L. Ramirez, DBA, Director of External Affairs and International Relations, represented ULS during the activity. The benchmarking visit was part part of UCU’s PANAGTINNULONG initiative, which promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing among higher education institutions.

The program included presentations on internationalization initiatives, including UCU’s current internationalization status and ULS’s experiences in implementing internationalization programs. Representatives from both institutions also discussed Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), existing practices, challenges, and opportunities for future collaboration.

The benchmarking concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between ULS and UCU, formalizing their commitment to institutional collaboration and opening opportunities for future partnerships in academic, research, and internationalization initiatives.

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