The University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT) held the Louisian Leadership Convergence (LLC) 2026 on September 10–12, 2026, at Rancho Agripino in Sta. Maria, Isabela, bringing together student leaders for three days of leadership formation, collaboration, and discussions on student concerns.
The first day featured sessions led by Nestor Jr. Malillin and John Kit Masigan, who provided participants with opportunities to reflect on their roles, responsibilities, and approaches to leadership within their respective organizations and communities.
On the second day, Rochey Apryll Natividad-Bello delivered a session titled “Leading from the Inside Out,” emphasizing self-awareness, personal values, and individual strengths as foundations of effective leadership. The convergence also featured team-building activities designed to strengthen camaraderie, trust, cooperation, and teamwork among participating student leaders.
A major highlight of the final day was an open forum with University President Rev. Fr. Macwayne N. Maniwang, CICM, Ph.D., where student leaders were given the opportunity to raise questions, communicate campus concerns, and engage in discussions on student welfare and the future of the university community.
The program also featured a talk show with former departmental governors Noemi Fajardo of the School of Health and Allied Sciences (SHAS), Carl Stephen Rances of the School of Accountancy, Business, and Hospitality (SABH), and JM Narag of the School of Architecture, Computing, and Engineering (SACE). The former student leaders shared their experiences, challenges, and lessons from their terms, offering perspectives on integrity, resilience, and balancing leadership responsibilities.
Through its leadership sessions, collaborative activities, and discussions, LLC 2026 provided participants with opportunities to strengthen their leadership competencies, exchange experiences, and develop connections with fellow student leaders across the university.
