ABAS, Amani S.

CED 13- 401A

Joji Ilagan Bian

Davao City, Mindanao

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change
the world,” said Nelson Mandela, a statement that will in no doubt stand the test
of time. Its meaning is being put into action by individuals who have chosen as

their life calling the task of teaching and mentoring. ”

Davao City, a booming metropolis on the island of Mindanao, is where Joji has made a name
for herself. She spent her early schooling in the area before moving on the University of the
Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City, graduating with a degree in hotel and restaurant
administration. She eventually returned to Davao City and built a career for herself in
education and hospitality, while also participating in government, cultural and philanthropic
initiatives.

The Joji Ilagan Foundation – College of Business and Tourism is one of Joji’s biggest
accomplishments. Outside of this, she is chairperson of several international schools,
including the Institute of International Culinary and Hospitality Entrepreneurship (Davao
City), the Stockbridge American International School (Davao City and General Santos City ),
the Joji Ilagan International School of Hotel and Tourism Management (General Santos
City), International Management School of Tourism, Hospitality and Entrepreneurship
(Davao City), and Career Institute of Southeast Asia (Davao City).
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