Iligan Joins Regional Effort to Advance Global Academic Reputation
Educational leaders from Iligan and across Northern Mindanao will take part in FLAIR 2025: An International Rankings Workshop, a capacity-building event designed to elevate the global visibility and competitiveness of Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs).
Organized under the Filipino Leaders in Advancing International Reputation (FLAIR) initiative, the workshop aligns with national goals of enhancing institutional reputation, research impact, and academic quality across the country.
Held at Hamersons Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City, FLAIR 2025 brings together university administrators, educators, and researchers to discuss strategies that strengthen HEIs’ performance in global ranking systems such as QS World University Rankingsat Times Higher Education (THE).
Key focus areas include:
- Strengthening Iligan HEIs’ research and innovation visibility.
- Building capacity for international collaborations and academic partnerships.
- Promoting alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in higher education.
The event highlights the Philippines’ commitment to improving its standing in the global academic landscape, positioning regional institutions like those in Iligan as vital contributors to international education standards.
Join the Movement to Elevate Iligan’s Global Education Profile
FLAIR 2025 is more than a workshop—it’s a national call to action. As Iligan’s educators and leaders gather insights from this event, local HEIs are encouraged to adopt best practices, strengthen research networks, and promote global partnerships that will define the next era of academic excellence.
Let’s build Iligan’s international reputation together—one innovation at a time.


