Delegates from the Chinese Taipei University Sports Federation
(CTUSF), led by the Vice President of Mission of Fu Jen Catholic University
in New Taipei Rev. Fr. Leszek Niewdana, SVD, visited the University of Santo
Tomas Institute of Physical Education and Athletics (UST-IPEA), Manila, on May 17, 2018 for a meeting and facility tour.
The delegation was welcomed by IPEA Director and Regent Rev. Fr. Jannel
N. Abogado, O.P., and UST Office of Public Affairs Director Assoc. Prof. Giovanna V. Fontanilla, Ph.D., A.P.R., together with administrators from IPEA at the iconic Arch of the Centuries, which is a National Cultural Treasure.
Fr. Abogado gave the guests a facility tour of the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion, assisted by IPEA Secretary Asst. Prof. Gilda Kamus and the IPEA administrators. The tour was followed by a performance by the UST Drumline and Salinggawi Dance Troupe.
Chinese Taipei delegation visits IPEA; UST-CTUSF discuss sports exchanges
Proceeding to the Main Building, the delegation was welcomed by the
UST Secretary-General Rev. Fr. Jesús M. Miranda, Jr., O.P. A discussion on
possible sports exchanges between the University and CTUSF followed at the Rectors’ Hall. The meeting was attended by UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Herminio V. Dagohoy, O.P., and other UST officials. It was moderated by Office for International Relations Associate Director Prof. Karen Santiago, Ph.D., who served as Master of Ceremonies.
Along with Fr. Niewdana, visitors from CTUSF included CTUSF Deputy
of Delegation Mr. Wen-bin Wu, CTUSF Deputy Secretary-General Mr. Hongchi Lee, Vanung University Physical Education Office Director Mr. Shih-pin Lee, Yuanpei University of Medical Technology Physical Education Office Director Mr. Kuo-pin Lin, Taipei University of Science and Technology Physical Education Office Director Mr. Maosheng Lai, and CTUSF Administration
Section Chief Mr. Yen-ming Su.
