September 2024
Representatives from the Asia Pacific Education Group (APEG), the Technological University of the Philippines-Manila (TUP-Manila), and Don Bosco Technical College convened with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to initiate discussions regarding a potential academic partnership. The primary objective of the meeting was to explore collaborative opportunities while ensuring strict adherence to CHED’s regulatory requirements.
The proposed partnership aims to foster enhanced collaboration between these institutions, aligning their strategic goals with the established frameworks of the Philippine higher education sector. This alignment is crucial for securing CHED’s approval and ensuring the partnership’s sustainability and success.
The anticipated collaboration between APEG, TUP-Manila, and Don Bosco Technical College holds the potential to significantly elevate the quality of higher education and vocational training within the Philippines. The partnership seeks to establish a comprehensive educational pathway for students, offering internationally recognized qualifications while upholding the rigorous standards mandated for educational excellence. The core purpose of the meeting was to harmonize institutional objectives with the compliance prerequisites necessary to obtain CHED’s endorsement for this strategic educational alliance.
Pictured from left to right are: President Reynaldo P. Ramos of Technological University of the Philippines – Manila (TUP-Manila), Fr. Jun Inocencio, SDB. of Don Bosco, President Terry O’Hanlon-Rose of the Asia Pacific Education Group (APEG), and officials of Commission on Higher Education (CHED).