Demonstrating robust institutional backing and regional synergy, Naga College Foundation, Inc. (NCF) triumphantly staged the Naga Leg of the NCF TechXEd Roadshow at SM City Naga from August 15 to 16, 2026, exhibiting avant-garde educational technology while paving the way for expanded reach for micro-credentials, robotics program, and strategic industry-academe partnerships.
The two-day interactive showcase—spearheaded by Dr. Sheila E. Balid-Bordado, Vice President for Digital Transformation—brought the institution’s digital ecosystem directly to the public, highlighting humanoid robotics and immersive Virtual Reality (VR) assets alongside AI-integrated learning platforms.
Underscoring the high strategic importance of the initiative, the roadshow was graced by Most Rev. Rolando Octavus J. Tria-Tirona, OCD, DD, Archbishop Emeritus of Caceres, who visited the interactive showcases.
Key institutional leaders also inspected the venue to demonstrate full support, including Mr. Roland C. Villanueva, Jr., NCF Board Secretary and Assistant to the Chief Finance Officer; Mr. Melvin Del Puerto, NCF Trustee; Mr. Rodolfo R. Baldemor, NCF Trustee; Engr. Christian Wesley Villanueva, Special Assistant to the President on Auxiliary Services; Dr. Alex H. Navarroza, Special Assistant to the President on Organizational Development; Dr. Aida P. Osea, Executive Vice President for External Linkages and Internationalization; Ms. Teenarose O. Castroverde, Vice President for Institutional Affairs; Dr. Anna Loretta C. Romulo, Dean of the College of Health Sciences; and Ms. Ma. Humildad F. Claro, Quality Assurance Director.
The event’s seamless execution was further bolstered by SM City Naga executives who assisted and visited the roadshow, led by Mall Manager Ms. Jeannette De Vera, Public Relations Manager Ms. Tina Sumayao, and Marketing Officers Mr. Jurie Pedrasa and Mr. Joseph Ian Belen.
Beyond tech demonstrations, the high-profile gathering served as a catalyst for institutional growth, opening valuable platforms for potential linkages with regional industries and peer academic institutions in the areas of micro-credentials, robotics programs, and specialized career pathways—further cementing NCF’s position as Bicol’s leading hub for digital transformation.