Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) joined the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) Global Conference at Tongmyong University in Busan on September 24- September 26, 2025 gathering higher education leaders worldwide to showcase impactful innovations.
Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) presented key innovations on the global stage. CCDC’s Research Director, Corazon Ocden highlighted the Baguio Smart City Challenge, featuring student-developed solutions for a sustainable future.
While the CCDC’s Social Work Program Coordinator, Kimberlyn Valdez shared the PANBADANGAN Project Series, underscoring cultural heritage and community values.
CCDC marked a stronger presence this year, rising to 124th place globally from 146th in 2024, the highest in the Cordillera Administrative Region.
These presentations reinforced CCDC’s role in advancing education that goes beyond academics to address sustainability, culture, and community impact, further cementing the Cordillera’s visibility in global higher education.
“What transpired in this global conference in Busan affirmed that innovation is not confined to one institution alone, but flourishes when institutions collaborate across borders, said Corazon Ocden, CCDC Research Director.
