Trinity University of Asia continues to expand its lifelong learning initiatives with 54 CHED-approved microcredentials designed for focused, flexible, and career-relevant learning.

The microcredential offerings are delivered through the Trinity International Lifelong Learning Academy (TILLA), under the Office of the Vice President for Sustainable Partnerships and Lifelong Learning. Through TILLA, TUA provides short, competency-based learning programs that help students, professionals, alumni, and lifelong learners develop practical skills for today91茄子檚 changing work environment.

Microcredentials are short learning programs built around specific competencies. They help learners gain focused knowledge and applied skills within a shorter timeframe. They are also stackable, which means learners may complete selected courses over time and use them as building blocks toward broader academic or professional pathways.

The latest approval from the Commission on Higher Education strengthens TUA91茄子檚 role in providing accessible and quality-assured learning options for different sectors. These offerings support professional development, career growth, and continuing education through programs aligned with current needs in various fields.

CHED-Approved Microcredential Areas at TUA

TUA91茄子檚 microcredential offerings cover several areas, including Business and Management, Healthcare, Research and Analytics, and Humanity and Human Resources.

Under Business and Management, the offerings include:

• Healthcare Tourism and Hospitality Concierge
• Healthcare Finance Management
• Sustainable Gastronomy
• Social Entrepreneurship

Under Healthcare, the offerings include:

• Community Pharmacy
• Community Pathology Collection

Under Research and Analytics, the offerings include:

• Qualitative Research
• Data Analytics

Under Humanity and Human Resources, the offerings include:

• Armory Concept of Christian Education
• Human Resources Management
• Psychological Wellbeing

These courses are designed to provide learners with direct and useful competencies that may support current work, future employment, professional practice, or further studies.

Pre-Registration Now Open

Some of TUA91茄子檚 microcredential offerings are now open for pre-registration.

Interested learners may pre-register through the TUA microcredentials portal:

Free Microcredential Offerings Coming Soon

TUA will also offer selected microcredential courses for free soon.

Details on the free offerings, including course titles, schedules, and registration instructions, will be announced through the official Trinity University of Asia Facebook page. Learners are encouraged to follow the official TUA Facebook page for updates :

Through TILLA, Trinity University of Asia continues to create learning opportunities that are flexible, focused, stackable, and responsive to the needs of today91茄子檚 learners and professionals.

Trinity University of Asia (TUA) held its Baccalaureate Mass for the Class of 2026 on June 17, 2026 at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Mary and St. John, a day before the University’s 64th Commencement Exercises.

The Baccalaureate Mass brought together graduating students, faculty members, administrators, families, and guests in prayer and thanksgiving as the Class of 2026 prepared to receive their degrees and conclude their years at Trinity University of Asia.

The celebration took place in two batches. The morning service was attended by graduates from the College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS), College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE), College of Engineering and Information Sciences (CEIS), and the Institute of Business and Management (IBAM). The afternoon service was attended by graduates from the St. Luke’s College of Nursing (SLCN) and the College of Medical Technology (CMT).

The Eucharistic celebration was led by University Chaplain Rev. Dexter B. Tad-awan. Graduates also heard a message from Mr. Kerwin C. Faustino, RMT, National Marketing Manager of Zafire Distributors, Inc., who addressed the graduating class as they prepared to enter their respective professions.

Graduating students from the different colleges participated in various parts of the liturgy, including the readings and prayers of the faithful.

The Baccalaureate Mass centered on Jeremiah 29:11: 91茄子淔or I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.91茄子� The scripture reminded the Class of 2026 of God’s guidance and faithfulness as they prepared for life beyond the University.

As one of the University’s longstanding graduation traditions, the Baccalaureate Mass provided an opportunity for the Trinity University of Asia community to gather in worship, offer prayers of thanksgiving, and seek God’s guidance for the graduates before the 64th Commencement Exercises.

The Baccalaureate Mass concluded with prayers for the Class of 2026 as they prepared for commencement and their next chapter as Trinitian alumni.

Dr. Fernando V. Trinidad, TriLink Officer of Trinity University of Asia, recently co-authored the research paper “Factors Influencing Satisfaction and Loyalty Among Hospital Patients Towards Sustainable Health and Wellbeing” published in the Journal of Sustainable Community Development (JSCD).

The publication was a collaborative effort with Dr. Eunice Mareth Querol-Areola of UST Angelicum College and Dr. Josefina Dolores A. Cano of San Beda University.

The Journal of Sustainable Community Development is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes research related to sustainable development, community advancement, and societal wellbeing.

The study contributes to scholarly discussions on healthcare and sustainable wellbeing through a collaborative research effort involving researchers from different higher education institutions.

Research and knowledge creation remain important parts of University life. Through scholarly work and collaboration, members of the University community contribute to conversations that address issues relevant to society and professional practice.

Trinity University of Asia congratulates Dr. Trinidad and his fellow researchers on the successful publication of their work in the Journal of Sustainable Community Development.

For many students, college begins inside a classroom. For 33 freshmen from Trinity University of Asia91茄子檚 BA Communication and BA Broadcasting programs, it also began inside one of the country91茄子檚 leading broadcast networks.

On May 19, 2026, first-year students from the Media and Communication Department visited GMA Network for the GMA Studio Tour, an industry immersion activity connected to their BR100 and COMM100 Introduction to Broadcasting and Communication courses. The students were accompanied by three faculty members, Department Head Dr. Walter 聽Yudelmo, Media and Communication Assoc. Professor Mr. Froilan Laurente, and Asst. Dean Mr. Divino Cantal.

The activity gave students a closer look at how broadcasting works in real professional settings. More importantly, it showed them that a communication education at TUA is not limited to lectures, textbooks, and classroom discussions. At TUA, students begin to meet the industry early.

First-Year Students, First-Hand Media Exposure

For incoming college students who dream of working in media, the first year matters. It is the stage where students begin to understand what the field requires from them: discipline, clarity, creativity, confidence, technical skill, and responsibility.

The GMA Studio Tour was designed to help students become familiar with the operations of a broadcasting company, observe television production, and learn directly from media practitioners. These objectives allowed students to connect what they study in class with what they saw inside the network.

Through the visit, the freshmen had a better sense of the professional world that awaits them. They saw that media work is not just about being seen or heard. It is also about preparation, teamwork, timing, ethics, and service to audiences.

Learning from a TUA Alumna in the Media Industry

One of the highlights of the visit was the students91茄子� interaction with Ms. Vonne Aquino, a TUA alumna and GMA Senior Correspondent.

Ms. Aquino gave a lecture to the students and shared insights from her experience in the field. The students also had the opportunity to ask questions directly, allowing them to learn from someone who once stood where they are now: a TUA student preparing for a future in media.

For prospective students, this is an important reminder. A degree in Communication or Broadcasting is not just a program on paper. It is a path that can lead to real work in major media institutions, especially when students are trained early to think, speak, write, produce, and communicate with purpose.

Inside the Newsroom and Production Studios

During the tour, students visited the newsroom and production studios, where they learned about the different functions of studio equipment, lights, and production spaces.

For BA Communication and BA Broadcasting students, this kind of exposure makes classroom lessons more concrete. Topics such as news production, studio work, camera language, lighting, performance, directing, and program flow become easier to understand when students see how these elements operate in an actual broadcast environment.

The students also had the chance to ask questions about how news programs are produced. This helped them understand the level of coordination required in professional broadcasting, from planning and research to execution and delivery.

From Radio Booth to On-Air Experience

The students also visited the radio facilities of Barangay LS 97.1 FM and Super Radyo DZBB 594 AM, where they interacted with disc jockeys and news anchors.

This part of the tour introduced them to the different demands of radio broadcasting. Unlike television, radio depends heavily on voice, pacing, clarity, presence, and connection with listeners. Students saw how broadcasters use sound, timing, and language to inform and engage audiences.

Two TUA students also had the chance to greet listeners and experience live broadcast on-air through the FM station. For freshmen, this was more than a memorable moment. It was an early encounter with the confidence and professionalism required in media work.

Seeing Entertainment Production Through Family Feud

Another major part of the immersion was the students91茄子� observation of the taping of Family Feud. Through this activity, they saw how taped entertainment production is done, from studio setup to audience coordination and host interaction.

Host Dingdong Dantes also acknowledged the TUA students during the program, making the experience even more meaningful for the group.

By watching a taped show production, students gained a better appreciation of how entertainment programs are made. They saw that behind every episode are production teams, technical crews, floor directors, camera operators, writers, hosts, performers, and staff members who work together to create a seamless program for viewers.

Why Industry Immersion Matters

Media is best learned through both study and exposure. Students need theories, concepts, and classroom training, but they also need opportunities to see the industry up close.

This is why industry immersion forms an important part of the learning experience for TUA Communication and Broadcasting students. It helps them understand possible careers in television, radio, journalism, digital media, production, public relations, content creation, advertising, corporate communication, and other related fields.

It also helps them ask deeper questions about their own formation. What kind of communicator do I want to become? What stories should I help tell? How can my skills serve people better? What responsibility comes with media work?

At Trinity University of Asia, these questions are part of the education

A Strong Start for Future Media Practitioners

For incoming first-year students, choosing a Communication or Broadcasting program is also choosing the kind of formation they want to receive.

TUA91茄子檚 BA Communication and BA Broadcasting programs provide students with opportunities to learn through coursework, production activities, faculty guidance, and industry exposure. The GMA Studio Tour showed freshmen that their training can begin with real encounters, real professionals, and real media environments.

They did not have to wait until the end of college to see what the industry looks like. They saw it in their first year.

For students who dream of becoming broadcasters, journalists, producers, writers, hosts, content creators, media planners, public relations practitioners, or communication professionals, TUA offers a learning environment where academic formation and industry exposure work together.

Here, students are trained to communicate with skill, think with clarity, create with purpose, and serve with care.