Governance

Atty. Edward A.C. Go has served as a dedicated member of the Board of Trustees since 2000. Currently holding the position of First Vice Chairman, he brings over two decades of leadership and institutional memory to the university he proudly serves.

A second-generation Davaoeño, Atty. Go was born in and completed his elementary education in Davao City before moving to Cebu City for his Jesuit high school education. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, and later obtained his Bachelor of Laws from the very university where he now serves as a trustee. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2012.

Atty. Go brings a wealth of experience from the private sector, having served in various executive capacities across diverse industries. His professional background spans manufacturing, shipping, and international trade. This diverse career, coupled with his international perspective, allows him to contribute a well-rounded viewpoint to the Board's operations and management.

Beyond his university role, Atty. Go is actively involved in community, sectoral, and international affairs. He serves as a trustee of a national industry trade group and as a trustee of one of the oldest private elementary/high schools in the city.

Furthermore, he is a member of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines. Notably, he also serves as the official representative of a sovereign state in the Philippines, holding the rank of Consul, a.h.

He continues to share his legal and business knowledge with the university's Audit Committee, helping support the institution's continued growth and excellence.