Leadership knows no borders. Two young Augustinians from Colegio San Agustin–Bacolod took their leadership journey beyond the classroom as they joined the Saceda Youth Lead International Program in Asia (SIPA Singapore) last October 26–30.
Representing CSAB as student ambassadors, FLYNN MITZ H. MACEDA and DANICA NICOLE C. ALMANZOR, accompanied by Student Affairs Office advisers Mr. John David C. Benjamin and Ms. Shiloh Marie M. Saison, immersed themselves in Singapore’s world-renowned approaches to governance, public policy, sustainable development, education, and international relations.
The five-day international learning experience brought the delegates to prominent institutions, including the National University of Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), HFSE International School, and the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF).
Beyond institutional visits, the Augustinian delegates also engaged with distinguished diplomatic leaders, including ASEF Executive Director Ambassador Beata Stoczynska and Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Menardo L. Macaraig, gaining valuable perspectives on diplomacy and international cooperation.
From learning about the world to preparing to make a difference in it, Flynn and Danica brought home more than memories — they brought a wider vision of Augustinian leadership and service.
Viva, San Agustin! Viva, Augustinian servant-leaders!
