Cebu City, Philippines – August 2026 — As part of its growing engagement in the Philippines, Shaws Education had the honour of meeting with the Mayor of Cebu City during the Shaws Education Philippines Recruitment & Partnership Tour 2026.
The courtesy meeting marked a meaningful step in strengthening connections between Cebu City and British Columbia, Canada, with discussions highlighting opportunities for closer engagement in education, cultural exchange, and international collaboration.
During the meeting, the Shaws delegation presented a letter from Ankang Lee, Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, together with a Canadian First Nations artwork as a gesture of friendship, respect, and goodwill.
The exchange reflected a shared interest in building stronger people-to-people and institutional connections between Canada and the Philippines.
Strengthening Connections Through Education
For Shaws Education, the meeting represented more than a ceremonial visit. It reflected the organization’s commitment to developing long-term relationships in the Philippines and creating new opportunities for collaboration between Canadian and Philippine institutions.
Education can play an important role in strengthening these connections through student mobility, institutional partnerships, academic exchanges, international programs, and collaboration between educational institutions and local communities.
With its presence and growing network in the Philippines, Shaws Education aims to serve as a bridge connecting Canadian institutions with local universities, education partners, communities, and other stakeholders.
Part of Shaws Education’s Philippines Engagement
The Cebu City meeting took place during the Shaws Education Philippines Recruitment & Partnership Tour 2026, which included activities in Cebu, Makati, and Cagayan de Oro.
In addition to student recruitment activities, the tour focused on building institutional relationships and exploring opportunities for future Canada–Philippines education partnerships.
Meeting with Cebu City leadership was an important part of this broader engagement and demonstrated Shaws Education’s commitment to building meaningful local relationships as it expands its work in the Philippines.
Building Bridges for the Future
Shaws Education believes that sustainable international education partnerships begin with trusted relationships and continued engagement.
The meeting in Cebu represents another step toward strengthening the connection between British Columbia and the Philippines, while opening the door to future opportunities in education, cultural exchange, and institutional collaboration.
Shaws Education looks forward to continuing its engagement in Cebu and across the Philippines and to supporting stronger connections between Canadian and Philippine educational institutions.