In an era where education extends beyond the classroom, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and Pasay City National Science High School have taken a bold step forward.
Today, April 3, both institutions formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at Dr. Mateo Conference Room, PUP Sta. Mesa to provide students with immersive learning experiences, career-aligned training, and industry-ready skills.
This significant event brought together key representatives from both institutions. From PUP, the signatories included Dr. Lourdes V. Alvarez, Dean of the College of Science, and Ms. Carmelita P. Mapanao, Chairperson of the Department of Biology and Lab Head-Main.
Representing the school were Dr. Mark Anthony Familaran, Principal, Assistant Principal Mrs. Sarah Jane De los Santos, and department heads from Mathematics and Science, Mrs. Arlyn Esber and Mrs. Rosalida Sinsuan, along with school governance representative Mr. Emerson Constantino, and Special Science teacher Mr. Christian Jayvon Laluna.
Student leaders also took part in the ceremony, including outgoing Supreme Student Government (SSLG) President Michiko Yamamoto, incoming SSLG President Filha Ray Penelope Bautista, and representatives from The Quantum and Ang Liwanag, the school’s official publications.
At its core, the MOA is designed to:
- Expand learning opportunities by integrating both soft and technical skills into student training.
- Develop work immersion programs that align with students’ career tracks.
- Enhance collaboration and resource-sharing between the institutions.
- Uphold child protection policies to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment.
Both parties have pledged to:
- Establish a Joint Steering Committee to oversee the program.
- Create structured work immersion modules and schedules for students.
- Ensure proper student placement, mentoring, and evaluation.
- Exercise care in using laboratory, gym, and library facilities.
- Foster open communication channels for seamless coordination.
