On October 9, 2025, a collaborative partnership meeting between the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) and Cavite State University (CvSU) – Imus Campus was held at the School Director’s Office, UPHSD Las Piñas Campus. The meeting aimed to strengthen institutional linkages through discussions on ongoing initiatives, partnership updates, and future collaborative programs focused on academic excellence and institutional development.
Representing CvSU–Imus were Dr. Armi Grace B. Desingaño, Campus Administrator; Dr. Alfe M. Solina, Chairperson of the Department of Management; Sixto N. Ras Jr., Chairperson of the Department of Physical Education; Luningning A. Valdez, Institutional Development Officer; Dr. Liane Vina G. Ocampo, Research Coordinator; Myralene Grace Lucas, Knowledge Management Center (KMC) Coordinator; Bernardo C. Pangilinan, Program Coordinator for BS Business Administration; Margarette B. Soberano, Campus Secretary; and Cromwell R. Cabalu, Linkages Officer.
From UPHSD, attendees included Dr. Gabriel Archemedez Y. Flores, Director for Planning, Linkages, ETEEAP and CPD; Dr. Eduardo Zialcita, Dean of the Graduate School; Dr. Dexter Soguilon, Assistant Dean of the Graduate School; Dr. Arnaldo De Guzman, School Director; Dr. Reyner Villaseñor, Chairman of Public Administration – Graduate School; and Ms. Ronavee Divine R. Alagano, Planning and CPD Officer.
During the meeting, both universities discussed various areas for collaboration, including:
- Joint research initiatives in Business, Education, and Public Administration;
- Research-based extension projects and workshop series focused on innovation and sustainability;
- Accreditation and microcredential programs for graduate-level studies;
- Co-hosting research conferences and symposia, including participation in the upcoming APCORE event and Gusi Peace Prize activities;
- Possible joint organization of research festivals and community-based projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The discussion also highlighted the potential for CvSU–Imus and UPHSD to explore co-organized webinars, research conferences, and capacity-building activities to further develop academic and institutional linkages.
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of partnership between UPHSD and CvSU–Imus, underscoring their shared vision of advancing quality education, research excellence, and meaningful community engagement through sustained collaboration and mutual support.
