Mr. Radson Baldonado and Rex Espantalion, Human Resource Development Officers of the OCEAN BRIDGE AND ARC FOUNDATION, visited La Salle University last September 18, 2009 to discuss the proposal of providing training program for graduating students and graduates in Japan for three years. The said meeting was arranged by the Director for Alumni Relations and External Linkages Ralph Oscar C. Bagaboyboy to expand linkages for students and teachers of La Salle University. Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology Engr. Grace T. Dolloso and Dean of the College of Computer Studies Engr. Alrence S. Halibas joined the meeting.

          Initially, the group planned to hold an Orientation activity and IQ Exam for training applicants on October 19 at the Arts Center. Some schools in Pagadian City, Ozamiz City and nearby localities in the province are expected to attend the said activity.Mr. Bagaboyboy hopes that, through this undertaking, La Salle University will become a testing center of the training program and help unemployed graduates and individuals to land good jobs after this. OCEAN BRIDGE AND ARC FOUNDATION, INC. is a duly registered foundation by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines with the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides youth opportunities for skills and talent enhancement under the Technical Education Skills Development Authority ( TESDA )- Japan International Training Cooperation ( JITCO ) Skills and Technology Transfer Program.