On December 16, 2025, a meaningful dialogue was held at the School Director’s Office between representatives of the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA and the Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, Finland. The Diaconia delegation was represented by Senior Lecturer Ms. Margarita Sakilaya-Latva and International Student Recruitment Specialist Ms. Mia Lehto, together with four other members of their team. Representing UPHSD were School Director Dr. Arnaldo S. De Guzman; Director of Planning, Linkages, ETEEAP and CPD Dr. Gabriel Archemedez Y. Flores; Dean of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Dr. Mona Liza N. Valencia; Dean of Radiologic Technology Dr. Chona Cabatay; Dean of Medical Technology Ms. Lily Aileen Alinao; Dean of the College of Pharmacy Dr. Ma. Victoria Mendoza; Dean of the College of Education and College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Emerlyn Managuas; and Head of Technical Vocational Education and Training Ms. Myleen Anne Dablo. The meeting provided an opportunity to explore potential areas of collaboration, particularly in international student recruitment, academic exchange, and faculty and student mobility programs. The discussion highlighted shared goals in promoting global education, cross-cultural learning, and quality academic engagement, further strengthening UPHSD’s commitment to internationalization and meaningful global partnerships.