UM External Relations and International Affairs Office

19/08/2026

CALLING ALL EMERGING YOUTH LEADERS IN DAVAO REGION AND NEIGHBORING REGIONS IN MINDANAO!

Applications are now open for the 4th Batch of the Emerging Young Leaders Program (EYLP): YSEALI Learns MOOC Camp, happening on August 28 to 29, 2026, at the MPR, CCFC, Ateneo de Davao University.

This year's program focuses on the Fundamentals of Starting and Running a Business, bringing together emerging youth leaders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and innovators who are ready to transform ideas into sustainable ventures. Through interactive workshops, expert-led sessions, and collaborative learning, participants will develop practical skills in entrepreneurship, business development, innovation, and leadership.

More than building successful businesses, EYLP seeks to cultivate a new generation of leaders who pursue social entrepreneurship, using enterprise as a tool to address community challenges, create opportunities, and generate lasting social impact.

The program is fully funded for selected participants. Meals, training kits, learning materials, expert-led sessions, and certificates are all provided at no cost. Participants are only expected to shoulder their own transportation to and from the venue and accommodation (if needed). All other program expenses are fully covered.

Apply now by scanning the QR code on the poster or through this link:
https://bit.ly/EYLPBatch4

Application Deadline: August 20, 2026

Whether you are exploring your first business idea, expanding an existing venture, or seeking to create meaningful impact through entrepreneurship, EYLP offers an opportunity to learn from experienced mentors, connect with fellow emerging youth leaders, and join a growing network of young leaders driving innovation and sustainable development across Mindanao.

Build a business. Lead with purpose. Create impact.

CALLING ALL EMERGING YOUTH LEADERS IN DAVAO REGION AND NEIGHBORING REGIONS IN MINDANAO!

Applications are now open for the 4th Batch of the Emerging Young Leaders Program (EYLP): YSEALI Learns MOOC Camp, happening on August 28 to 29, 2026, at the MPR, CCFC, Ateneo de Davao University.

This year's program focuses on the Fundamentals of Starting and Running a Business, bringing together emerging youth leaders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and innovators who are ready to transform ideas into sustainable ventures. Through interactive workshops, expert-led sessions, and collaborative learning, participants will develop practical skills in entrepreneurship, business development, innovation, and leadership. More than building successful businesses, EYLP seeks to cultivate a new generation of leaders who pursue social entrepreneurship, using enterprise as a tool to address community challenges, create opportunities, and generate lasting social impact.

The program is fully funded for selected participants. Meals, training kits, learning materials, expert-led sessions, and certificates are all provided at no cost. Participants are only expected to shoulder their own transportation to and from the venue and accommodation (if needed). All other program expenses are fully covered.

Apply now by scanning the QR code on the poster or through this link:
https://bit.ly/EYLPBatch4
Application Deadline: August 20, 2026

Whether you are exploring your first business idea, expanding an existing venture, or seeking to create meaningful impact through entrepreneurship, EYLP offers an opportunity to learn from experienced mentors, connect with fellow emerging youth leaders, and join a growing network of young leaders driving innovation and sustainable development across Mindanao.

Build a business. Lead with purpose. Create impact.




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The Emerging Young Leaders Program (EYLP) is a collaborative initiative of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, American Spaces Philippines, American Corner Davao-ADDU, YSEALI Philippines, Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative- Davao Hub, United States Government Alumni Association - Davao, Ateneo de Davao University, in partnership with Rotary Club of Davao - RCD.

18/08/2026

NOW HAPPENING: UM's inbound students from Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya, Indonesia talk about their life in UM and Davao City as exchange students - including cultural similarities and surprises, and academic differences. Zaidan and Delfina arrived in UM in the first week of August and will be staying until the end of October.

18/08/2026

NOW HAPPENING: Erika Pelien from the UM Civil Engineering program shares about her life as an outbound student at King Mongkut’s University of Technology, Thonburi (KMUTT) in Thailand

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89743856333?pwd=PfQQcBX8SgYsBP6zrRVrj1Q1OjBmcc.1

18/08/2026

HAPPENING NOW: Anis Alysha Mat Ropi, PhD student from Universiti Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, shares about Malaysian culture and her international exposure to different ASEAN countries through cultural exchange programs.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89743856333?pwd=PfQQcBX8SgYsBP6zrRVrj1Q1OjBmcc.1

18/08/2026

HAPPENING NOW: FORMER OUTBOUND EXCHANGE STUDENT, RYAN YAP, TO THE NATIONAL ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY 🇻🇳 SHARES HIS ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES WHILE LIVING IN VIETNAM

Join us for “Crossing Borders, Connecting Cultures: Voices of ASEAN Through Student Exchange,” a virtual forum featuring the stories and experiences of UM’s inbound and outbound exchange students as they study, travel, and immerse themselves in different ASEAN cultures.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89743856333?pwd=PfQQcBX8SgYsBP6zrRVrj1Q1OjBmcc.1

18/08/2026

HAPPENING NOW: CROSSING BORDERS, CONNECTING CULTURES VIRTUAL FORUM HAPPENS TOMORROW!

Join us for “Crossing Borders, Connecting Cultures: Voices of ASEAN Through Student Exchange,” a virtual forum featuring the stories and experiences of UM’s inbound and outbound exchange students as they study, travel, and immerse themselves in different ASEAN cultures.

August 18, 2026
1:30 - 4:00 pm
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89743856333?pwd=PfQQcBX8SgYsBP6zrRVrj1Q1OjBmcc.1

17/08/2026

CROSSING BORDERS, CONNECTING CULTURES VIRTUAL FORUM HAPPENS TOMORROW!

Join us for “Crossing Borders, Connecting Cultures: Voices of ASEAN Through Student Exchange,” a virtual forum featuring the stories and experiences of UM’s inbound and outbound exchange students as they study, travel, and immerse themselves in different ASEAN cultures.

Hear firsthand how student exchange becomes more than just an academic journey—it is an opportunity to build connections, embrace diversity, discover new perspectives, and create meaningful memories across borders.

📅 August 18, 2026
⏰ 1:30–4:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom
🔑 Meeting ID: 812 2531 0776

Make sure to pre-register through this link: https://forms.gle/rJaaTwFMiM52ogMdA

14/08/2026

IN PHOTO || 4 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS TO COMMENCE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM IN INDONESIA

Congratulations and bon voyage to our four BS Mechanical Engineering students as they fly to Indonesia tomorrow to embark on a remarkable semester of international learning and cultural exchange!

The students will be hosted by the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Surabaya, Indonesia, from August to December 2026 under the Asian International Mobility for Students (AIMS) Program.

This marks the first batch of BS Mechanical Engineering students from UM to participate in student mobility, and the second batch of Engineering students to undertake a semester-long academic exchange at ITS.

A national public research university, ITS is renowned for its strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and vocational education. It is currently ranked 7th in Indonesia and 497th globally in the QS World University Rankings.

As they take this step beyond the classroom, we look forward to seeing our students gain new academic perspectives, embrace a different culture, build meaningful connections, and represent the University of Mindanao on the international stage.

14/08/2026

CROSSING BORDERS, CONNECTING CULTURES!

What happens when students cross borders, step into new cultures, and experience learning beyond the classroom?

Join us for “Crossing Borders, Connecting Cultures: Voices of ASEAN Through Student Exchange,” a virtual forum featuring the stories and experiences of UM’s inbound and outbound exchange students as they study, travel, and immerse themselves in different ASEAN cultures.

Hear firsthand how student exchange becomes more than just an academic journey—it is an opportunity to build connections, embrace diversity, discover new perspectives, and create meaningful memories across borders.

Leading the talks are UM’s outbound exchange students to National Economics University in Vietnam, and King Mongkut’s University of Technology, Thonburi in Thailand, and inbound academic and cultural exchange students from Universiti Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya in Indonesia!

📅 August 18, 2026
⏰ 1:30–4:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom
🔑 Meeting ID: 812 2531 0776

Make sure to pre-register through this link: https://forms.gle/rJaaTwFMiM52ogMdA

Whether you are dreaming of your first international experience or simply curious about what it is like to study abroad, listen, learn, and be inspired by the voices of our ASEAN student exchange community! Your journey beyond borders could start with a story.

10/08/2026

IN PHOTO || UM RECEIVES TWO INBOUND EXCHANGE STUDENTS FROM INDONESIA 🇮🇩

UM warmly welcomes the two inbound students from Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya (UBJ), Indonesia who will spending one term of study at UM from August to October 2026!

Zaidan, a student from UBJ's Faculty of Business and Economics, is taking up BS Entrepreneurship courses in UM; while Delfi, a Faculty of Law major in her home university, is enrolled in courses under the BS Criminology program.

The students arrived in Davao City last Tuesday and have officially enrolled in UM two days later, following proper special study permit requirements from the Bureau of Immigration. The students also attended the Bayda Adi celebration last week, experiencing first-hand the warmth and hospitality of the UM community.

Enjoy your stay in Davao and UM, mga 'Ga! May you find your learning journey in UM fruitful and memorable!