Students from World Citi Colleges (WCC) and WCC Aeronautical and Technological College (WCC ATC) showcased their global competence and collaborative spirit at the 5th International Friendship Day, hosted by the School of Liberal Arts and the Office of International Relations of Sripatum University, Thailand, on July 24, 2026.
Carrying the theme “Friendship Beyond Borders: Building Global Connections,” the hybrid student forum gathered more than 200 participants from 10 countries for a day of cultural exchange, teamwork, and idea sharing.
Working alongside students from different cultural and academic backgrounds, the WCC and WCC ATC delegates joined multicultural teams to discuss and present ideas on digital technology, food, student mobility, language, volunteerism, and international collaboration.
Several delegates and their teams earned distinctions during the forum, while other participants contributed as presenters in their respective discussion groups.
WCC Guimba
John Michael Ladan (BSBA) — Presenter, Topic 1, Group 2: “Digital Technology and Global Friendship”
Jasmin Padre (BEED) — Presenter, Topic 1, Group 2: “Digital Technology and Global Friendship”
Quieana Angel Alfonso (BEED) — Popular Vote Award, Topic 6, Group 2: “Friendship and Collaboration for Global Problem Solving”
Aliyya Joi De Guzman (BSBA) — 2nd Best Presenter Award, Topic 2, Group 1: “Food as a Universal Language”
Lhailanie Isadora Arancillo (BEED) — Presenter, Topic 3, Group 1: “Student Mobility and Global Friendship”
WCC ATC Binalonan
Asher Atienza (BS Tourism) — Winner, Topic 7, Group 2: “Volunteering and Community Engagement Across Cultures”
Mercel Nazareno (BS AOM) — 1st Runner-up, Topic 6, Group 1: “Friendship and Collaboration for Global Problem Solving”
Elyssa Pimentel (BS Tourism) — Presenter, Topic 4, Group 1: “Breaking Stereotypes Through Friendship”
Mary Pahayahay (BS Aero) — Presenter, Topic 5, Group 1: “Language as a Bridge for Global Connection”
WCC ATC North Manila
Jairo Ilagan Lat (BSAEE) — Winner, Topic 7, Group 2: “Volunteering and Community Engagement Across Cultures”
Mira Jean Abuzo (BSTM) — Popular Vote Award, Topic 6, Group 2: “Friendship and Collaboration for Global Problem Solving”
Hein Eugemarc De Los Reyes (BSAMT) — Presenter, Topic 3, Group 1: “Student Mobility and Global Friendship”
Christian Kyle Delos Reyes (BSAMT) — Presenter, Topic 3, Group 2: “Student Mobility and Global Friendship”
Angeline Lugtu (BSAEE) — Presenter, Topic 7, Group 1: Group 1: “Student Mobility and Global Friendship”
WCC Antipolo
Loraine Jean Lapitan
Gregory Vince Rivera
Thea Lee Dajao
The WCC Antipolo delegates likewise represented the institution in the international forum, contributing their perspectives to the multicultural discussions and strengthening connections with fellow students from around the world.
Congratulations to all the awardees and participants for proudly representing WCC, WCC ATC, and the Philippines on the international stage.