University of Mindanao and Unilab Education, Inc. Inks Partnership for Research, Innovation, and Workforce Development
The University of Mindanao (UM) and Unilab Education, Incorporated (UniEd) are proud to announce the signing of a partnership for a strategic collaboration that will drive research and innovation, enhance career pathways, and invest in academic infrastructure.
The formal signing ceremony, held at the Unilab Center in Mandaluyong City, brought together key leaders from both institutions. Representing the University of Mindanao were its President and Chairman, Dr. Guillermo P. Torres, and Chief Administrative Officer, Dr. Edgardo O. Castillo. Unilab Education, Inc. was represented by its President, Atty. Jose Maria A. Ochave, and Business Development Director, Mr. Ramon Barredo.
This partnership is a significant milestone, as it unites two organizations that have both achieved the esteemed Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Level 4, the highest national recognition for exemplary organizational performance. This shared commitment to excellence and quality management underscores the potential of this collaboration to set a new standard for industry-academe partnerships in the country.
Dr. Guillermo P. Torres, President and Chairman of UM, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership. "This collaboration with Unilab Education is a testament to our shared commitment to quality and excellence. By combining our academic rigor with Unilab Education鈥檚 industry leadership, we can create a powerful synergy that will not only benefit our students but also contribute to the nation's progress through innovation and a skilled workforce."
Atty. Jose Maria A. Ochave, President of Unilab Education, Inc., highlighted the strategic importance of the collaboration. "As fellow PQA Level 4 recipients, both organizations share a deep-seated value for quality and continuous improvement. This partnership is a natural extension of our mission to create a sustainable ecosystem that bridges education and employment. We are confident that by working together, we can empower the next generation of Filipino professionals and innovators."
The partnership between the University of Mindanao and Unilab Education, Inc. is poised to be a model of effective industry-academe collaboration, driving tangible results in research, workforce development, and infrastructure enhancement.
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