80th founding anniversary of the University of the Cordilleras
80th anniversary of US-Philippines diplomatic relations
Celebrating 80 Years of Education, Diplomacy, and Leadership: Advancing Ideas, Inspiring Change
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 1:00 to 5:00 PMUC Auditorium, University of the Cordilleras, Baguio City
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In 2026, the University of the Cordilleras celebrates its 80th founding anniversary, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the United States. These milestones celebrate the enduring contributions of education, international cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges to national development.
Eight decades of Philippines-United States relations have been marked by partnerships in education, research, cultural exchange, and leadership development. The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program exemplifies this partnership. The 80th Humphrey Voices Series brings together distinguished speakers to engage educators, policymakers, professionals, and students.
Born from the devastation of the Second World War, its founder envisioned Baguio City as a university town and made higher education accessible to the people of the Cordilleras.
1946
Founded June 19 by Atty. Benjamin R. Salvosa, as Baguio Colleges
156
Students in the pioneering class
21,000+
Students today
37
Nationalities among international students
80 · 80 · 80
In celebration of the 80th founding anniversary of the University of the Cordilleras and in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of US-Philippines diplomatic relations.
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 1:00 to 5:00 PM
UC Auditorium, University of the Cordilleras, Baguio City
A deeper understanding of pressing national issues, informed public discourse, and new opportunities for academic and professional collaboration, while strengthening the partnership between the University of the Cordilleras and Humphrey Philippines.
“To honor eight decades of shared history by creating a space for ideas, dialogue, and collective action toward a better future.”
Three Humphrey Fellows give the keynotes at the 80th Humphrey Voices Series, Saturday, November 21, at the UC Auditorium.
1:25 PMKeynote 1
“Breaking the General Education Stalemate in the Philippines: Exploring the 3rd Way”
Humphrey Fellow, Syracuse University (2009 to 2010)
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Mindanao; National President, Philippine Executive Council of Academic Affairs (PECAA)
2:15 PMKeynote 2
“Harmonization of Seamless TVET in the Trifocalized System of Education in the Context of One Education Philippines”
Humphrey Fellow, Boston University (1992 to 1993)
Salesian priest and leader in technical-vocational education and training (TVET) in the Philippines
3:20 PMKeynote 3
“The Constitutional Mandate Against Political Dynasties and People’s Initiative”
Humphrey Fellow, University of Minnesota (2023 to 2024)
Professor, DLSU Tañada-Diokno College of Law and Ateneo Law School
Facilitator
Maj. Jet Tadeo
Humphrey Fellow, Vanderbilt University (2024 to 2025); Military Faculty, Philippine Military Academy; Member, Corps of Professors of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Times follow the initial programme and may still change.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, a Fulbright exchange, is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education.
Through the Humphrey Voices Series, Humphrey Fellows share what they learned with communities, in workshops and webinars.
Hubert H. Humphrey Alumni Philippines brings together the community of Humphrey Fellowship Program alumni from the Philippines.
79th Humphrey Voices Series
Alegria Sport Center, Alegria, Cebu
About 70 Lupon ng Tagapamayapa members trained. The Lupon is a community based peace keeping and dispute resolution body.
“Empowered Lupon. Stronger Communities. Just and Peaceful Barangays.”
Atty. Floro Balato, Jr.
Humphrey Fellow, University of Minnesota
Judge Marlon Moneva
Humphrey Fellow, American University
62nd Humphrey Voices Series
Webinar co-hosted with the University of the Cordilleras, streamed on its Facebook page
October 9, 2021 · 2:00 to 4:00 PM PHT · Zoom and Facebook Live
Rommel S. Miranda
President, Digital 8, Inc.; University of Minnesota
Hon. Amelia Lourdes Mendoza
RTC Branch 34 Dumaguete City; University of Minnesota Law School
Criselda Caringal
Executive Producer, GMA Network; Arizona State University
Moderator: Dir. Christian T. Pascual, Institute for Innovative Learning and International Cooperation, University of the Cordilleras
The 80th Humphrey Voices Series is co-organized by the University of the Cordilleras and Hubert H. Humphrey Alumni Philippines.
Project Lead
University of the Cordilleras
Director, Global Engagements Office
Project Lead
Hubert H. Humphrey Alumni Philippines
President
Co-organizer and host of the 80th Humphrey Voices Series, Baguio City.
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