Santo Nino College Foundation, Inc. (SNCFI) continued to strengthen its commitment to academic excellence, educational leadership, and internationalization as Dr. Jun Y. Badie, LPT, Academic Director, participated in the second day of the PEACโNUS Executive Education Program, โTransforming Philippine Education through Effective Policy Reforms,โ held on July 9, 2026, at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore (NUS).
Organized by the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) in partnership with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, the executive program equipped Philippine education leaders with strategic insights, evidence-based practices, and global perspectives aimed at strengthening educational leadership, governance, innovation, and institutional transformation.
The second day featured a series of executive learning sessions focused on educational innovation, technology-enhanced teaching, and future-ready education. The morning commenced with a session on โTeaching with Technology,โ led by Professor Aileen Lam, Senior Lecturer at the National University of Singapore, who shared practical strategies for leveraging technology to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement. The discussion highlighted the strategic role of digital tools and innovative pedagogical approaches in creating responsive and engaging learning environments amid the rapidly evolving educational landscape.
This was followed by a session on โTVET Education: Experiences from Singapore,โ delivered by Dr. N. Varaprasad, Founding Principal of Temasek Polytechnic and former Deputy President of the National University of Singapore. Drawing from Singaporeโs internationally recognized approach to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Varaprasad emphasized the importance of industry relevance, innovation, institutional leadership, and learner-centered education in preparing graduates with the competencies required by an evolving global workforce.
A major highlight of the day was the Learning Journey to Temasek Polytechnic, a recognized institution known for its practice-oriented, industry-responsive, and technology-enabled approach to education. The visit provided participants with firsthand exposure to the institutionโs advanced learning facilities, industry-integrated programs, innovative teaching practices, and student-centered learning environment. The experience offered valuable insights into best practices in technical and higher education that could contribute to strengthening academic innovation, curriculum development, and institutional growth at SNCFI.
The dayโs activities concluded with a fellowship dinner, which provided participants with an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with Dr. N. Varaprasad and Dr. Subramaniam of Nanyang Technological University. The gathering fostered the exchange of ideas, strengthened professional networks, and encouraged dialogue on emerging trends in educational leadership, institutional governance, and international academic collaboration.
Dr. Badieโs participation in the second day of the executive program reflected SNCFIโs continuing investment in the professional development of its academic leaders. The knowledge, experiences, and global perspectives gained from the sessions on technology-enhanced teaching, Singaporeโs TVET framework, and institutional practices are expected to contribute to strengthening academic leadership to contribute to strengthening academic leadership, curriculum innovation, educational technology, and institutional development at SNCFI.
executive education program likewise advanced the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, by strengthening leadership competencies and promoting educational innovation and technology-enhanced learning; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, through discussions on industry-responsive TVET and workforce development; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, by highlighting the role of technology, innovation, and industry integration in education; SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, by promoting effective and transformative institutional leadership; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, by fostering international collaboration, professional networks, and knowledge exchange with globally recognized institutions and education leaders.
Through its participation in internationally recognized executive education programs, SNCFI continued to reinforce its commitment to academic excellence, internationalization, and transformative leadership. By empowering its academic leaders with global perspectives and innovative practices, the institution further strengthened its capacity to advance educational innovation and deliver quality, globally relevant education responsive to the demands of an increasingly interconnected world.