Thirty six (36) students embarked on a
meaningful journey to the Province of Bohol from May 25 to 28, 2026, through
the LIYAG Program under the Graduate School Education (GSE) Field Based
Experiential Learning (FBEL) initiative. The four day educational immersion
aims to provide students with firsthand learning experiences beyond the four
corners of the classroom by exposing them to historical landmarks, cultural
heritage sites, environmental destinations, and community centered tourism
initiatives across Bohol.
Implemented through the Center for
International and Local Affairs (CIAL), the LIYAG (Lipad + Layag) Program
continues to promote transformative and experience driven learning
opportunities that allow students to connect academic theories with actual educational
practices, cultural appreciation, and community based learning environments.
The first day of the activity began with
the students’ departure from Davao City to Panglao, Bohol, followed by a warm
welcome from the tour coordinators upon arrival. The group then proceeded to
the renowned Bohol Bee Farm for a buffet lunch and an introduction to
sustainable eco tourism practices and locally produced organic products.
The educational tour officially commenced
with visits to some of Bohol’s most iconic cultural and historical
destinations, including the breathtaking Hinagdanan Cave, the historic Blood
Compact Shrine, and the centuries old Baclayon Church, one of the oldest stone
churches in the Philippines known for its rich Spanish colonial architecture
and religious significance.
More than just a travel experience, the
GSE FBEL initiative serves as an avenue for experiential learning, cultural
appreciation, and personal growth. Through the LIYAG Program, students are
encouraged to become globally aware, socially responsible, and academically
enriched individuals equipped with real world perspectives and meaningful
experiences.
As Central Mindanao Colleges continues to
strengthen its commitment to transformative education and internationalization,
initiatives such as the LIYAG Program and GSE FBEL reaffirm the institution’s
dedication to producing future ready learners through immersive and experience
driven educational opportunities.
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