The Institute of Industry and Academic Research Incorporated is proud to announce that the chair of the 3rd International Luminary Awards 2023 is Dr. Rebecca Tandug-Barrios. Being an academician, environmentalist and social leader, she is a true example of an illuminating personality that radiates hope and resilience not only to women but to the whole community.
Dr. Rebecca is currently the Vice President for Academic Affairs of Northwestern Visayan Colleges. She has served as speaker in various occasions related to history and culture, Earth day, sustainability and ecology. She is an advocate of environmental protection and sustainability. In fact, she is the chairperson of the Board of Trustees and Executive Director of the Philippine Environment Initiative for Conservation in Pandan, Antique and the In-Country Manager of Darwin Initiative Project (UK Government Grant).
