06/12/2025
5 student leaders represent CSU Lal-lo at SIRIB Regional Youth Leadership Bootcamp
Five student leaders from Cagayan State University (CSU) Lal-lo represented the campus at the Student Internationalization and Resilience for Inclusive Buildership (SIRIB) Regional Youth Leadership Bootcamp held at St. Paul University Philippines on December 5, 2025. The event gathered young leaders from various state universities and colleges across Region II for training, collaboration, and skills development.
The student representatives were Keneel Pernada from the College of Agriculture, Brea Morales from the College of Teacher Education, Mark Samoy from the College of Information and Computing Sciences , Jessa Calaoagan from the College of Hospitality Management
and Renier Castillo from the College of Teacher Education who also served as the USCF representative.
Organized by CHED Regional Office II in celebration of UniFASTβs 10th anniversary, the bootcamp carried the theme βYouth Leadership for Access, Mobility, and Internationalization.The program emphasized the critical role of student leaders in advancing access, global engagement, and inclusive leadership in higher education.
UniFAST Officer-in-Charge Atty. Septon A. De la Cruz delivered a session titled βUniFAST and the Journey Toward Access and Equity,β where he underscored the importance of strengthening access and equity in education.
Meanwhile, Saint Paul University Philippines Internationalization Director Jeremy Godofredo C. Morales, Ph.D. discussed βYouth Leadership in a Globalized Higher Education Landscapeβ and βStudent Academic Mobility as a Pathway to Global Leadership,β highlighting how global exposure shapes future-ready leaders.
Participants also engaged in a leadership workshop and the Youth Mobility Forum, which explored opportunities for cross-cultural exchange, global engagement, and the development of essential leadership competencies.
In an interview, Renier Castillo, USCF representative from the College of Teacher Education, shared that the bootcamp provided him with meaningful insights and helped refine his leadership skills.
βAs a student leader, each session sharpened my abilities and deepened my understanding of what it takes to be globally competitive,β he said.
He added that the discussions on leadership, mobility, and cross-cultural competence equipped participants with the mindset and confidence needed to lead effectively in both local and international contexts.