Advancing the future of higher education, University of Antique (UA), led by President Dr. Godelyn S. Gallega-Hisole, joined higher education leaders, policymakers, experts, and stakeholders at the Regional Policy Conference on Future-Ready Higher Education held at SotoGrande Hotel, Iloilo City, on October 14, 2026.

Organized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in partnership with the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Higher Education and Development (SEAMEO RIHED), the conference provided a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration toward building a more responsive, innovative, inclusive, and globally competitive higher education landscape.

Also attending the conference was CHED Chairperson Shirley C. Agrupis, the Philippines’ Permanent Country Representative to the SEAMEO RIHED Governing Board.

Joining Dr. Hisole in representing UA were Atty. Elizabeth B. Abasquez-Felasol, Attorney IV of the UA Legal Unit, Atty. Pauline Grace B. Alfuente, Head of the Human Rights and Peace Education Unit, Prof. Jennelyn A. Omadio, Director for International Affairs, and Dr. Joefry Q. Barcebal, Director for Academic Affairs, UA Hamtic Campus.

The conference forms part of the 2026 CHED and SEAMEO RIHED Higher Education Week, held from October 13 to 16, which features various activities, including the 20th Annual Review Meeting of the Asian International Mobility for Students (AIMS) Programme and the AIMS University Social Responsibility (USR) Immersion in Miag-ao, Iloilo.