Edward R. Kilakiga, Far Eastern University’s VP, Facilities and Technical Services (FTS), is at the center of addressing critical gaps in Philippine education. In 2017 he co-founded the Facilities Managers Association for Schools, now School Managers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (SMAPI). As its founding leader, Kilakiga intends to encourage active participation and the realization of aspirations in all schools across the country. “[Campus] development and sustainabili

“The buzzing of Bangaw is a warning. It’s what happens when we forget our kapwa [oneness with others]—our shared connection—and when rules blind us to our true kalooban [goodwill]. We didn’t just want to translate a classic—we wanted to make it ours, a mirror of who we are today,” said Dudz Teraña, FEU Theater Group (FTG) Artistic Director. The FTG is currently staging Bangaw, a Filipino play adapted from William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. Written by Gold Villar-Lim, with m

Panel 2 speakers England Danne B. Castro and Kim Atienza with moderators Norman Paul M. Deg-aoan and Giovanni Carlo L. Atendido discuss building better mental health in the Philippine context at Psych Assembly. Bea Manalang “Psych Assemble: Mental Health Summit” at Far Eastern University (FEU) featured licensed mental health professionals and a public advocate for two panel discussions on the current state of mental health in the Philippines and how cultural conditions shape

Far Eastern University (FEU) is the only higher education institution (HEI) that was named a finalist in the Learning Champion category of the LinkedIn Talent Awards, a notable recognition achieved in its first year of implementing the platform across the university. Being shortlisted as a finalist is a rare distinction, particularly for institutions in their initial year of participation. The selection process is highly data-driven, evaluating metrics such as repeat learners

A total of 94 second-year students from the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (ITHM) of Far Eastern University (FEU) gained hands-on industry experience through the 2GO Apprenticeship Training from March 24 to 28 aboard the M/V Masigla. The immersive program provided students with the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world shipboard environment, exposing them to the fast-paced and highly coordinated nature of hospitality services at sea—an essential

Far Eastern University (FEU) students joined industry professionals from the aviation and hospitality sectors who shared their expertise through “Hospitality Horizons: Excellence in Food and Beverage Services and Banquet Operations” last March 25 at the University Conference Center. Organized by the FEU Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (ITHM) in partnership with Silak Productions, the event brought together students for an afternoon of industry-driven discussions aim

The Institute of Education, Wellness and Recreation-Sports Science Program hosted a benchmarking visit from Bicol University, bringing together faculty members and students for a meaningful exchange of knowledge and best practices. The visit strengthened academic collaboration while showcasing Far Eastern University’s approach to sports science education. The program opened with a seminar on “Trends in Sports Science” led by Dr. Heildenberg Dimarucot. The discussion highlight

Two students are representing Far Eastern University from Feb. 24 to July 05 in Croatia through the international academic exchange of the Erasmus+ mobility program. Marilyn Angeline Follosco of the Department of Political Science and Abigail Kyla Pamintuan of the Department of International Studies are spending a semester in the University of Zagreb’s Faculty of Political Science, where they are joining a diverse cohort of approximately 340 students from 44 countries. For Fo

The Far Eastern University (FEU) Outside Work Learning (OWL) session on “Leadership That Matters” brought together students, alumni, and industry partners for an evening of reflective learning on leadership and ethical governance. The session featured former Senator Dr. Orlando Mercado, who shared insights drawn from decades of public service, journalism, and governance, and encouraged participants to reflect on leadership as a continuous process of learning, adaptation, and

The FEU Office of Student Involvement (OSI) empowers campus journalists by equipping them with the knowledge and values necessary for responsible reporting. Therefore, the OSI and FEU Advocate hosted The Rights in Focus caravan, which is organized by the Ateneo Human Rights Center and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Philippines. Tamaraw student journalists and campus leaders gathered at the FEU University Conference Center last April 8 for the lecture series cara