York University was honoured to welcome Prof. Nathaniel Bantayan, Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension, and Prof. Rossana Marie Amongo, Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development from the University of the Philippines Los Baños.
Hosted by YorkU Vice President Research and Innovation Dr. Amir Asif, the meeting brought together UPLB leadership with York’s senior administration, researchers, and representatives from across our Faculties and research units to explore collaboration in:
- Climate action, disaster risk reduction, and emergency management
- One Health
- Engineering innovation
- Social justice and gender
- Arts, culture, and Philippines studies
The visit underscores York’s commitment to expanding academic, research, and people-to-people ties with the Philippines—building on a longstanding foundation of shared priorities in sustainability, innovation, and global engagement.
