SDG 17 – Partnerships for Sustainable Development and Policy Advancement
De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, through its School of Diplomacy and Governance (SDG), strengthens collaboration with government institutions, professional organizations, and international stakeholders to support sustainable development and policy innovation. Through leadership participation in the Philippine Society for Public Administration (PSPA) and high-level discussions on artificial intelligence in governance and diplomacy, Benilde contributes to policy dialogue, strategic planning, and knowledge exchange.
The following activities highlight Benilde’s involvement in national and regional governance initiatives that support evidence-informed policymaking and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Advancing Inclusive Education Through Filipino Sign Language Curriculum Development
November 7, 2025
Benilde’s Center for Education and Advancement of the Deaf (CEAD), Benilde Deaf School, and School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS) supported the Department of Education (DepEd) in developing a Filipino Sign Language (FSL) curriculum framework. This collaboration strengthens inclusive education, promotes accessible learning for Deaf students, and supports national education policy development through institutional partnerships.
Source: Benilde CEAD – FSL Curriculum Framework Development
Strengthening Public Administration Through PSPA Leadership
January 29, 2025
The election of Dr. Gary Ador Dionisio as Vice President of the Philippine Society for Public Administration (PSPA) highlights Benilde’s engagement in professional networks that promote governance innovation, policy development, and collaboration between academic institutions and public administrators.
Advancing AI Policy Through High-Level Governance Dialogue
March 14, 2025
Benilde hosted a high-level roundtable discussion on Artificial Intelligence in Governance and Diplomacy, bringing together government representatives, international delegates, and academic experts to explore AI’s opportunities and challenges in policymaking, diplomacy, and public administration.
