NDMU Selected Among Region XII’s 15 Official Delegates to ASEAN High-Level Policy Dialogue on Digital Transformation and Sustainability

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU), through the Office of the Vice President for External Affairs, has been selected as one of only 15 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Region XII officially nominated to participate in the ASEAN High-Level Policy Dialogue on Access to Quality Higher Education: Digital Transformation and Sustainability scheduled on June 25, 2026.

The nomination was endorsed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office XII, recognizing NDMU’s continuing commitment to academic excellence, internationalization, innovation, and sustainable development. According to the official nomination memorandum, NDMU was among the select institutions chosen to represent the SOCCSKSARGEN Region in the prestigious ASEAN-level policy engagement.

The dialogue brings together higher education leaders, policymakers, and institutional representatives from across Southeast Asia to discuss strategies and collaborative initiatives that promote quality higher education, digital transformation, and sustainability in the region. The event serves as a platform for sharing best practices, strengthening partnerships, and advancing ASEAN’s collective goals for inclusive and future-ready education systems.

NDMU’s participation highlights the University’s growing role in regional and international academic networks and affirms its dedication to contributing to meaningful conversations on educational innovation and sustainable development.

The University’s representation is being coordinated through the Office of the Vice President for External Affairs, which continues to expand NDMU’s international engagements and partnerships in support of the institution’s vision of producing globally competent and socially responsible graduates.

This recognition further strengthens NDMU’s position as one of Region XII’s leading higher education institutions actively contributing to ASEAN’s agenda for transformative, accessible, and sustainable education.