From the vibrant city of Shenzhen,
People’s Republic of China, the Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC) community
proudly extends its warmest Chinese New Year greetings following the successful
completion of the College of Teacher Education (CTE) international academic and
cultural engagement under the I-ACE LIYAG Program of the Center for
International Affairs and Linkages (CIAL) held from February 12–16, 2026.
The five-day international immersion,
which included visits to Macau and Hong Kong, provided meaningful exposure to
global educational environments, cultural heritage sites, and cross-border
learning experiences. Concluding on February 16, 2026, the program strengthened
students’ global perspectives while reinforcing their roles as future educators
in an increasingly interconnected world.
Celebrating the Lunar New Year in Shenzhen
added deeper significance to the engagement, symbolizing renewal, prosperity,
unity, and strengthened international friendship. The experience highlighted
CMC’s continuing commitment to internationalization and transformative
education that extends learning beyond national borders.
The I-ACE LIYAG engagement directly
advances the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4
(Quality Education) by enhancing international academic exposure and global
competency development; SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) by
promoting intercultural understanding and responsible global citizenship; and
SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through strengthened academic collaboration
and international linkages.
Moreover, the initiative aligns with the
principles of the World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI) framework by
emphasizing global mobility, experiential learning, ethical leadership
formation, and real-world international engagement beyond the traditional
classroom setting. Through this completed program, CMC reaffirms its strategic
commitment to quality assurance, sustainable development, and global academic
excellence.
As the Chinese New Year season continues,
the CMC community celebrates not only the successful culmination of the
international engagement but also the expanding horizons of its global
partnerships.
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Roar, Lions!
Publishers: CMC Cial Activities,CTE Exponent