Tagaytay City, Philippines — Guang Ming College (GMC) warmly welcomed the distinguished delegates of the Fo Guang Shan International University Consortium (FGSUC) during their Assessment Visit to the Philippines from September 26 to October 2, 2025. The visit aimed to strengthen academic partnerships, assess ongoing programs, and reaffirm the shared commitment to Humanistic Buddhist education among FGS-affiliated institutions.

Leading the delegation was Mr. Yung Chaur Shin, Chancellor of FGSUC, together with Mrs. Yung Gou Jen Huey, Mr. Lin Tsong Ming (FGSUC Vice Chancellor), Mrs. Lin Shaw Su Hwei, Mr. Chao Han Chieh (President, Fo Guang University), Mrs. Lin Lai Shu Ling (Vice President, Nanhua University), Mr. Yang Chang Yu of the Venerable Master Hsing Yun Public Welfare Education Trust Fund, Ms. Yang Chu Yin (FGSUC Secretary), and Mr. Pan Wei-Kang, President of BLIA Chuanghwa.

The delegation arrived in the Philippines on September 26, marking the beginning of their week-long itinerary. The first stop was Cebu, where on September 27, the delegation—joined by FGS Head Abbess Ven. Yung Guang—visited the Cebu Chu Un Temple. They were greeted with a vibrant and festive reception featuring live drum performances and presentations by the FGS Dance Company, Siddhartha Theater Ensemble, FGS Chorale, Creators Program members, Star & Cloud musical cast, and Temple devotees.

The evening concluded with a dinner buffet in the temple garden under the stars, followed by special performances that showcased the artistry and dedication of the FGS and GMC Cebu community.

The main leg of the visit took place on September 29 at Guang Ming College in Tagaytay City, where the delegation was received by GMC President Dr. Michael Lim Tan, together with Dir. Maru B. Percela (Office of Student Affairs), Dir. Katherine Mae Sabate (Office of Academic Affairs), Faculty and Staff. 

The visit featured a campus reception and dialogue, a guided tour of key facilities, and introductions to GMC faculty members from various programs. During the program, President Tan shared reflections on the remarkable growth and transformation of GMC students throughout their academic journey.

The delegation also observed a Sports Science training session and capped the day with a Cultural Dinner prepared by the students of the Center for Culinary Arts (CCA) program under the Life Education subject, accompanied by performances from the Performing Arts and Laboratories (PALS).

Following their visit to GMC, the delegation proceeded to the Guang Ming Chan Monastery in Silang, Cavite, on September 30, where they were warmly welcomed by the faculty, staff, and students of the Lumbini Institute, a school under the monastery’s supervision.

The week-long engagement concluded on October 2, 2025, reaffirming the consortium’s shared commitment to advancing global education, cultural exchange, and the values of compassion and wisdom that define Humanistic Buddhist learning