CEBU CITY — A powerhouse cohort of business leaders from across the Visayas and Mindanao convened at the UA&P Cebu Center for Executive Education on July 31, 2026, for the opening session of the Executive Program on Governing Institutional Transformation. The gathering marked a significant investment in regional leadership development.
A Classroom of Industry Captains
The executive program brought together decision‑makers who shape the region’s economic landscape. Cebu Landmasters, Inc. Chairman and CEO Jose “Joe” Soberano III attended alongside Senior Executive Vice President Jose Franco Soberano, reflecting the real estate giant’s commitment to continuous governance education. Their presence underscored the program’s relevance to leaders managing large‑scale institutional change.
Filipinohomes founder and CEO Anthony Orais Leuterio and COO May Antonette Leuterio also joined the cohort, representing the country’s largest real estate network. The class of over 26 executives spanned real estate, energy, commerce, and property development.
Governance as a Driver of Transformation
The course focuses on how values‑driven governance, institutional leadership, and strategic policy can transform cities and communities. Participants examined how executive decisions ripple through organizations and shape broader economic outcomes. The curriculum bridges theoretical frameworks with the practical challenges of leading complex enterprises in a rapidly evolving region.
Discussions centered on ethical governance and the role of institutional integrity in sustaining long‑term growth. Faculty facilitated case‑room sessions that pushed executives to interrogate their own leadership assumptions. The program’s design reflects UA&P’s philosophy that business success and social progress are deeply intertwined.
A Strategic Venue for Regional Growth
The UA&P Cebu Center for Executive Education, located at the Latitude Corporate Center in Cebu Business Park, serves as the university’s gateway to the Visayas and Mindanao. The 470‑square‑meter facility features a state‑of‑the‑art case room and executive coaching suites. Its establishment, in partnership with Cebu Landmasters, Inc., signals a deliberate effort to bring world‑class executive education closer to regional business hubs.
By hosting the program in Cebu, UA&P eliminates the need for VisMin leaders to travel to Manila for advanced training. The venue itself embodies the program’s core message: institutional transformation happens when resources, expertise, and leadership converge where they are needed most.
A Shared Commitment to Lifelong Learning
The opening session set the tone for a program that views leadership as a continuous journey rather than a destination. Participants acknowledged that the demands of modern governance require constant updating of skills and perspectives. The cohort’s diversity, spanning multiple industries and provinces, enriched the dialogue and fostered cross‑sector collaboration.
For the executives who filled the case room, the program represents more than professional development. It is an investment in the future of the institutions they lead and the communities those institutions serve.
