

IST Faculty members Carl Canlas and Dave Loper lead Study Abroad to the Phillipines and South Korea.
Philippines Activities
Students participated in community service and service-learning activities with De
La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) and Tahanan Walang Hagdanan, focusing
on inclusion, social responsibility, and disability advocacy.

At Far Eastern University Institute of Technology, students and faculty engaged in
technology presentations, academic discussions, and a Game Lab experience that promoted
collaboration and innovation.

At Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – Mid La Union Campus (DMMMSU-MLUC),
participants took part in academic and cultural exchanges with graduate students and
faculty, strengthening international partnerships in technology and research.

South Korea Experience
Students explored major cultural and historical sites including Gyeongbokgung Palace,
the DMZ, Bongeunsa Temple, Starfield Library, and Banpo Hangang Park.
The program also featured an interaction with North Korean defector and author Han
Song-mi, co-author of Greenlight to Freedom.

Faculty and Professional Development
Carl Canlas and Dave Loper delivered AI and cybersecurity training at Pickup Coffee
Company Philippines.
They also presented on AI, cybersecurity, and graduate research at DMMMSU-MLUC, fostering
research collaboration and academic dialogue.
Students and faculty visited the Philippines Area Office of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints to learn about large-scale information systems, technology operations,
and service management