Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) strengthened its internationalization and global ranking strategies through its participation in the Filipino Leaders in Advancing International Reputation (FLAIR) Eastern Visayas Masterclass (Year 2) held September 22–24, 2026, at Summit Hotel, Tacloban City.
Representing EVSU were Assoc. Prof. Faustito A. Aure, Director for Internationalization Affairs; Ms. Mia Gretz A. Ramirez, Head of Foreign Student Affairs and Faculty and Student Mobility; and Ms. Sheba D. Bato, Head of International Development and Ranking and concurrent Head of the SDG Center.
The three-day masterclass featured discussions and workshops on WURI, THE Impact Rankings, and QS World University Rankings, as well as internationalization initiatives, institutional strategies, evidence generation, and sustainability performance.
Among presented are EVSU’s internationalization initiatives, experiences, and best practices, highlighting the University’s engagement in international university rankings.
The activity provided EVSU with opportunities for benchmarking, knowledge exchange, capacity building, and networking with higher education institutions and practitioners in the region. Insights gained from the masterclass will support the University’s continuing efforts to enhance its international visibility, institutional reputation, and global engagement.
This article aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 04: Quality Education, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
