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THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM FUTURE OF JOBS REPORT 2025: HEIS AT THE FOREFRONT OF CHANGE

Abstract  The future of work is shaped by technological advancements, sustainability imperatives, and demographic shifts. While challenges such as rising costs of living and skill gaps persist,...

THE EMERGING FUTURE: THE 5 TRANSFORMATIONAL SHIFTS IN DAVAO’S HIGHER EDUCATION

Introduction  The higher education sector in the Davao Region is experiencing transformative changes driven  by rapid technological advancements, evolving societal needs, and significant policy...

HORIZON OF POSSIBILITIES: 25 WAYPOINTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO NAVIGATE THE MINDANAO BLUE ECONOMY

Introduction  The Mindanao Blue Economy Stocktake Report 2024, authored by the Mindanao Development  Authority (MinDA) in collaboration with OceanPixel Pte. Ltd., provides a thorough assessment of ...

HOMEGROWN RESILIENCE: HOW DAVAO HEIS ARE THRIVING AMID COMPETITION

Introduction  The educational landscape in Davao City has experienced remarkable growth over the past five  years, with the establishment of several new colleges and universities and more...

BRIDGING GAPS, BUILDING FUTURES: ARAL’S RELEVANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE ASEAN FRAMEWORK

Introduction  The Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning Act Program (ARAL) is a recently enacted  initiative by the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) designed to address learning gaps ...

BREAKING THE PAYWALL: HOW THE ‘NO PERMIT, NO EXAM’ ACT SHAPES EDUCATION IN THE DAVAO REGION

Introduction  The “No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act,” officially known as Republic Act No. 11984, was  signed into law on March 11, 2024. This legislation mandates that all public and private ...

PACUCOA honors HCDC with a special award

The Holy Cross of Davao College was honored with a special award for its exemplary achievements in higher education during the 51st Founding Anniversary and the 35th General Assembly of the...

HCDC faculty shares snippets of academic, cultural experience in Spain

“I am incredibly grateful for the warmth and hospitality I’ve encountered, both in the classroom and in the communities I’ve explored.” This was the expression of Holy Cross of Davao College (HCDC)...

HCDC on mental health break: A time to recharge, reconnect, and do self-care

Recognizing the significance of mental health and the need for periodic breaks, Holy Cross of Davao College will hold its “Mental Health Break” from October 28-31, 2024 as a way to acknowledge the...

HCDC, Germany’s Anhalt University cement partnership; pay courtesy visit to partner agencies

In a deepening of a partnership, HCDC signed a project management agreement for the establishment of TNHE, a collaboration between Anhalt University and HCDC on October 18, 2024 at the HCDC...

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