A delegation from the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT), including Supreme Student Council (SSC) President Kyrus Deon C. Barroga, participated in the 32nd General Assembly and Conference of the Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASEACCU), held on August 19–21, 2026, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Joining Barroga were University President Rev. Fr. Macwayne N. Maniwang, CICM, Ph.D.; Rev. Fr. John Mark D. Barroga, CICM, University Chaplain and Vice President for Mission and Identity; and SSC Adviser Aldwin D. Tuliao, MBA.
Carrying the theme “Education, Hope, and Human Flourishing: Fostering Intercultural Encounter and Dialogue,” the conference brought together leaders, educators, and students from Catholic higher education institutions to explore the role of education in promoting intercultural understanding and human development.
Organized by Universitas Sanata Dharma (USD) and Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta (UAJY), the conference featured discussions on human flourishing, intercultural encounters, and the relationship between hope, education, and health. Student dialogues and presentations also provided opportunities for participants to exchange perspectives with delegates from other institutions.
The USLT delegation's participation provided opportunities for international academic engagement, intercultural exchange, and discussions on shared educational values.
The gathering also reflected the university's engagement with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, particularly through international collaboration and academic exchange.
