The Business Administration Educators and Students Association, Inc. (BAESAI) Mindanao Chapter strengthened its partnership with the National Executive Board through an MOU signing and strategic planning session held in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental today 25 Sept. 2026.
The activity focused on planning priority programs, strengthening partnerships, and identifying strategic actions for business educators, students, scholars, and industry partners in Mindanao.
Representing the BAESAI National Executive Board were Prof. Juan Fajardo, Chairman; Prof. Les Ferriols, Vice President for Finance; and Dr. Julio O. Castillo Jr., President.
The BAESAI Mindanao Chapter was represented by Dr. Kharen Jane S. Ungab, Chair; Dr. Mark R. Nambatac, President; and Prof. Joan T. Batahoy, Vice President.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reinforces the commitment of both national and regional leaders to develop relevant academic programs, professional activities, research collaboration, and industry linkages across Mindanao.
Through the strategic planning session, the group also discussed priority activities, partnerships, capacity-building initiatives, conferences, seminars, and other programs that can further connect these educational institutions.
BAESAI Mindanao aims to bring more meaningful opportunities and programs closer to educators and students while strengthening academe-industry collaboration.
The Mindanao Inaugural Conference is scheduled on December 4, 2026 at Tagolonan Community College Conference Hall. The event is entitled, ‘Business Education to Workplace Readiness’.