Isabela, Philippines – August 22, 2025 – The College of Business, Management and Accountancy (CBMA) of Aldersgate College Inc. actively participated in the Council of Deans, Educators in Business (CODEB) – Region 02 Meeting held at Isabela State University, Cauayan City Campus.
Representing CBMA were Dean Marilyn C. Acob and Kristian Cesar C. Ollier, OIC VP for Research, Development, and Extension, who also serves as a designated CODEB Officer. Their involvement underscored CBMA’s commitment to advancing business education and strengthening partnerships with academic institutions and industry stakeholders across the region.
The meeting opened with messages from education leaders, including representatives from the University of St. Louis, St. Mary’s University, CHED Region 02, and Isabela State University Cauayan Campus. A highlight of the program was the keynote by Mr. Jaime Tan, who spoke on “Enhancing Student Mobility through International and Local Education Travel, Immersion, and Exposure.”
During the business meeting, participants discussed pressing academic and industry-related initiatives such as:
Presentation of the Landscape of the Business Sector in Region 02
Development of a Local Off-Campus Internship Program
Business Sector Internationalization in the region
Regional Olympics for business students
Updates on the SEC Registration of CODEB
Presentation of the CODEB Action Plan
Curriculum Enhancement strategies
Other matters on academic collaboration and regional development
Attending from Nueva Vizcaya were deans, department heads, and business educators from:
Aldersgate College, Inc.
King’s College of the Philippines – Bambang Campus
Nueva Vizcaya State University – Bayombong Campus
Saint Mary’s University
PLT College, Inc.
Saint Louis College of Solano, Inc.
The participation of these institutions reflects a united effort to provide quality business education, foster student mobility and employability, and strengthen academic-industry linkages that prepare graduates for regional, national, and international opportunities.
