By Karren Jay G. Asgar
CPU President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy delivers a speech on the Opening Ceremony of the Study Camp at Qunying Hall, International Exchanges Center, emphasizing educational collaboration and cross-cultural studying.
The Central Philippine University (CPU) delegation accomplished a five-day educational and cultural immersion in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, China, from December 2 to six, 2025, as half of the Maritime Silk Road Study Tour hosted by Zhangzhou College of Science and Technology, a tea-focused faculty in Fujian overlaying about 86.7 hectares.
The CPU workforce, led by President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy, was composed of 46 International Business and Trade college students and 8 college members from the College of Business and Accountancy (CPU-CBA), headed by Dean Dr. Lorna T. Grande. The delegation additionally included Department Chairpersons Dr. Carmen N. Hernandez and Dr. Christine B. Golilao, in addition to college instructing International Business and Trade: Dr. Marivic Santos, Asst. Prof. Shedrick Layson, Asst. Prof. Joan Alegro Militar, and the primary organizer, Dr. Hermely A. Jalando-on. Rev. Dr. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on, a CBA part-time instructor and Director, Office of Communications, was additionally with them. The delegation’s participation was coordinated by way of the Local and International Linkages and Affiliations Center (LILAC), beneath Director Asst. Prof. Lesley Joy L. Dignadice.
CPU college students and college, along with Zhangzhou College of Science and Technology officers and college students, pose for a gaggle photograph throughout the Closing Ceremony of the International Business and Trade Study Camp.
On December 3, 2025, CPU joined the Opening Ceremony of the Study Camp, the Launch Ceremony for the Project Construction of the Maritime Silk Road Academy, and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zhangzhou College of Science and Technology on the Qunying Hall, International Exchanges Center.
The occasion was hosted by the Fujian Overseas Chinese Youth Innovation Talents Professional Committee and CPU, organized by Zhangzhou College of Science and Technology, and co-organized by Xiamen Effie Education Service Co., Ltd., led by Dr. Benson Xie. The program carried the theme “Writing a Splendid Chapter along the Maritime Silk Road in Fujian: Starting a New Journey with China-Philippines Twin Parks – A Study Tour on Global Trade and Industries.”
During the ceremony, Wei Haotian emphasised the collaboration as a milestone in deepening worldwide instructional cooperation. CPU President Rev. Dr. Dagohoy highlighted the occasion as the beginning of a brand new chapter in educational partnership, whereas Prof. Li Dianchu, President of Zhangzhou College of Science and Technology, underscored the importance of youth exchanges and joint studying. Representing the CPU Study Camp, Micaelle Goson Juan Hong Tan shared reflections on cultural studying and China’s developments in expertise, commerce, and heritage. The program additionally included a Flag Presentation Ceremony, the Launch of the Maritime Silk Road Academy, the MoU signing, the signing of the Tripartite Cooperation Agreement among the many College, Enterprise, and Committee, and the disclosing of the Joint Training Base for undergraduate to doctoral abilities, an Intangible Cultural Heritage arts showcase.
CPU President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy, college, and college students be part of Zhangzhou College of Science and Technology officers for a gaggle photograph at Qunying Hall, International Exchanges Center, marking the Study Camp opening and Maritime Silk Road Academy MoU signing.
On the identical day, the CPU delegates participated in a Special Lecture on the operations of home and worldwide chain enterprises, adopted by tea selecting and processing actions, and concluded the day with an International Friendship Tea Party.
On December 4, 2025, the immersion continued with visits to a Zhangzhou international commerce enterprise, Zhangzhou Guoda Clock & Watch Co., Ltd., and the Pien Tze Huang Group. Cultural exploration included Zhangzhou Ancient City and the Maritime Silk Road Museum, offering college students with historic context and perception into the area’s position in worldwide commerce.
Delegates additionally visited the Tenfu Tea Museum and participated in a dialogue and sharing session. The program concluded with the closing ceremony of the International Business and Trade Study Camp, the place certificates of completion had been awarded, visiting professors had been formally appointed, and scholar performances highlighted creativity and cultural collaboration.
The CPU delegation departed China on December 6, 2025, efficiently finishing the five-day educational and cultural immersion, which supplied college students and college with sensible information of world commerce, business operations, and Chinese tradition, whereas reinforcing instructional partnerships and fostering long-term cross-cultural exchanges between the Philippines and China.