ACC International Affairs and Linkages Office

Congratulations, Abuyog Community College, for being recognized in the 2026 WURI Rankings under C3: Curricular Innovation for Future-Readiness as Top 95! ✨

Thank you, WURI, for this recognition and opportunity to showcase ACC’s commitment to innovation and quality education. Padayon, ACC! 💚🏅✨

Congratulations to Abuyog Community College (ACC) for its first-ever participation in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), proudly earning the 95th spot in the C3 Category! ✨

This achievement reflects the dedication, innovation, and collective efforts of the ACC community. May this milestone inspire even greater excellence and stronger participation in future WURI rankings.

Padayon, ACC! 🌍🎉

This year Abuyog Community College is actively engaging with WURI. Innovation for Real Impact.
Focal Persons Ms Dulce Amor Carcedo Cutura and Mr. Ritchie Deloria ..

𝗔𝗖𝗖 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗨𝗥𝗜 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆
𝘉𝘺 𝘐𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘖𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘯

ABUYOG, LEYTE — Abuyog Community College (ACC) has taken a bold leap onto the international stage, earning global recognition as it participated for the first time in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026.

Among more than 13,000 universities worldwide, ACC proudly secured a spot in the Top 100 under the Curricular Innovation for Future-Readiness (C3) category, ranking 95th place—a remarkable feat for a first-time participant.

Further highlighting its innovation-driven initiatives, ACC recorded two ranked entries under the same category:

Abuyog Community College Digital CareerLink: Job Placement, Alumni Tracking, and Employment Partnership Program from the ACC Job Placement Office

Project DUYAN of the College of Arts, Sciences and Education

Out of six total submissions, two made it to the rankings—demonstrating the institution’s growing capacity to deliver programs that respond to real-world needs and future workforce demands.

“This achievement reflects our commitment to innovation and meaningful impact,” said Ms. Dulce Amor C. Cutura, International Affairs and Linkages Coordinator. “While we may not have entered the Top 500 Most Innovative Universities and Colleges, we remain proud and grateful for this milestone. This is only the beginning.”

The college attributes its success to the unwavering support of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Abuyog, led by Hon. Mayor Lemuel Gin K. Traya, whose leadership continues to empower educational advancement in the community.

Anchored in its core values—Excellence, Competence, Accountability, Resilience, Environmental Responsiveness, and Service Orientation—ACC continues to strengthen its academic programs and institutional initiatives to better serve its students and stakeholders.

This global milestone also builds upon ACC’s commitment to internationalization, which was further strengthened through its participation in the FLAIR Masterclass (Filipino Leaders in Advancing International Reputation) held on October 21–23, 2025, at Ironwood Hotel in Tacloban City, organized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office VIII.

Representing ACC were Ms. Cutura and Mr. Ritche Deloria, Executive Assistant under the Office of the President, both members of the Maanyag Class of 2025. The learnings from the masterclass were echoed during a re-echo session held on October 30, 2025, at the ACC Business Incubation Facility, attended by administrators, unit heads, and coordinators.

With the rallying cry, “Never Tired, Never WURIed,” ACC embraces the spirit of resilience and continuous improvement as it sets its sights on the WURI 2027 Rankings, aiming to complete submissions across all 24 categories.

“Maraming salamat po sa suporta,” Cutura added. “Together, let us aim higher.”

As ACC continues its journey, one thing is clear: even small institutions can make a big impact—locally and globally.

Mabuhay, ACC!

𝗔𝗖𝗖 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗’𝘀 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
𝘉𝘺 𝘐𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘖𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘯

Abuyog Community College (ACC) marked another milestone in its pursuit of academic excellence and internationalization as it participated in the FLAIR Masterclass (Filipino Leaders in Advancing International Reputation) held on October 21–23, 2025, at Ironwood Hotel, Tacloban City.

The event was organized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office VIII.

Representing ACC were Ms. Dulce Amor C. Cutura, International Affairs and Linkages Coordinator, and Mr. Ritche Deloria, Executive Assistant under the Office of the President—both proud members of the Maanyag Class of 2025.

Alongside delegates from nine other higher education institutions (HEIs) across Region VIII, they immersed themselves in a three-day intensive program focused on international reputation building, ranking readiness, and innovation alignment.

The masterclass featured lectures and workshops led by esteemed experts in higher education. Director Jimmy Catanes (CHED–CAR) emphasized the importance of grounding internationalization in the institution’s vision, niche, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Moreover, Dr. Sherry Tagle of Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) inspired participants with CCDC’s journey toward global recognition through the WURI Ranking, while Dr. Bryan Dayuta of Philippine Normal University (PNU) shared practical strategies in aligning institutional goals with international benchmarks.

Additionally, Dr. Jonas Villas of Leyte Normal University (LNU) concluded with insights on data-driven approaches and SDG-based reporting for the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings.

Through the FLAIR Masterclass, participants gained a deeper understanding of how collaboration, research innovation, and effective performance documentation can propel Philippine HEIs toward global competitiveness.

In a post-event re-echo, Ms. Dulce Amor Cutura emphasized that the FLAIR Masterclass was not just about learning frameworks—it was about reimagining how she envision the institution in the world stage.

"ACC’s participation symbolizes our growing commitment to think global, act local, and inspire excellence without borders.” Ms. Cutura shared.

From the classrooms of Abuyog to the conversations of the world, ACC continues to step forward—proving that excellence, once nurtured, knows no boundaries.

𝗔𝗖𝗖 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗦𝗧𝗣 & 𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗠𝗨𝗦+ 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀

Tacloban City, July 23–24, 2025 — In a bold step towards global academic engagement, Abuyog Community College (ACC) participated in the Foreign Scholarship and Training Program (FSTP) & ERASMUS+ Caravan – Visayas Leg, held at Summit Hotel, Tacloban City.

Organized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in partnership with the European Union Delegation to the Philippines, this two-day caravan opened doors for higher education institutions (HEIs) across the region to explore international scholarships and collaboration opportunities.

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𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 "𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀" 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿

Abuyog, Leyte – April 10, 2025 — With the goal of broadening educational horizons and fostering international understanding, the International Affairs and Linkages Office of Abuyog Community College successfully hosted a webinar titled “Teaching Beyond Borders: The Inspiring Journey of Global Educators”.

The virtual event ran from 9:00 AM to 11:54 AM via Zoom and was attended by 30 enthusiastic 3rd Year Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) students.

The event was moderated by Ms. Dulce Amor Cutura, the coordinator of the International Affairs and Linkages Office. She warmly welcomed the participants and set the tone of the webinar, emphasizing the importance of cross-cultural experiences in molding future educators.

Three distinguished resource speakers who are Special Education (SPED) teachers from Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA namely, Ms. Hannah Leigh G. Macapobre, Mr. Are-Pee M. Castalone, and Ms. Flor Junema C. Mabutin—who shared their unique and inspiring journeys as global educators.

They also provided practical tips on international teaching opportunities, professional development, and the application process for overseas employment.

Participants actively engaged during the open forum, raising questions about language barriers, work-life balance abroad, and strategies for surviving the cultural shock.

The webinar ended with a message of appreciation from Ms. Cutura, who expressed gratitude to the speakers and lauded the students for their active participation. She encouraged everyone to embrace global opportunities and keep striving for excellence as future educators.

The "Teaching Beyond Borders" webinar served not only as a platform for learning but also as a call to action for aspiring educators to dream beyond limitations and teach beyond borders.

📸 D. Cutura