Lipa City, Batangas – October 25, 2025. Mr. Ericson Mendoza, Director of the University of Batangas Center for Business and Innovation, was recognized as the Top Lifelong Learner of the Year during the 4th Philippine Lifelong Learning Conference Alpha Excellence Awards 2025, organized by Ask Lex PH Academy and held at National University Lipa.
The recognition celebrates individuals who embody the true essence of lifelong learning – those who continuously seek growth, embrace curiosity, and strive for meaningful self-improvement. As stated by Ask Lex PH Academy in its official announcement in their official social media platform, “Lifelong learning is not just about taking courses; it is a commitment to growth, curiosity, and continuous self-improvement. This award honors individuals who consistently choose to learn, evolve, and apply their knowledge to create meaningful change in their personal and professional lives. These learners showed dedication, initiative, and an unstoppable desire to become #SignificantlyBetter every single day.”
Mr. Mendoza’s achievement as the Top Lifelong Learner of the Year underscores his dedication to fostering innovation and continuous development within the academic and professional community. Through his leadership at the Center for Business and Innovation, he has actively advanced initiatives that empower students, educators, and professionals to cultivate adaptive skills and forward-thinking mindsets aligned with the demands of the 21st-century workplace.
The Alpha Excellence Awards, a highlight of the Philippine Lifelong Learning Conference, recognizes outstanding individuals and institutions that champion accessible, sustainable, and transformative learning experiences. The event, spearheaded by Ask Lex PH Academy, brings together educators, practitioners, and advocates who share a collective vision of promoting lifelong learning as a driver of progress and innovation.
Ask Lex PH Academy, widely known for its advocacy #SignificantlyBetter, envisions itself as a globally recognized and trusted partner in delivering value-adding lifelong learning programs anchored on Innovation, Sustainability, Analytics, and Continuous Improvement (ISAaC). Its mission focuses on enabling individuals and organizations to achieve substantially better results through scientifically developed and deployed competency development programs tailored to the evolving needs of the modern workforce.
The Director of the Center for Business and Innovation’s recognition underscores Mr. Ericson Mendoza’s personal pursuit of continuous growth, as well as the CBI and the University of Batangas’ steadfast commitment to developing leaders who embrace education as a lifelong endeavor. His achievement embodies the CBI’s mission of fostering innovation, creativity, and professional excellence through its core pillars – Inspire, Innovate, and Immerse. The Center aims to create an environment where personal and professional growth are at the forefront of shaping entrepreneurial, successful, and world-ready individuals. Through a modern and dynamic approach to learning, CBI encourages students and professionals to embrace new business landscapes, stay attuned to emerging trends, and transform ideas into opportunities. Guided by Inspire, it challenges individuals to pursue continuous growth; through Innovate, it cultivates critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability to evolving technologies; and under Immerse, it provides hands-on experiences in branding, design, and applied business practices that prepare aspiring leaders to thrive in today’s ever-changing world.