By Shanell Jay Aguinaldo

To strengthen its commitment to producing globally competitive medical practitioners, MMSU officially partnered with Binawan University (BU) of Indonesia through signing a memorandum of agreement today, September 9, at the FEM Conference Room.

Dr. Prima Fe Franco, OIC President of MMSU, underscored the university’s ongoing dedication to internationalization and the development of globally ready graduates. “This partnership is a testament to our mission of nurturing medical professionals who can excel anywhere in the world,” Dr. Franco stated.

The agreement includes plans for exchange programs for students and faculty members under the Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy programs, as well as joint efforts in scientific research and publication.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Dr. Virgilio Julius Manzano Jr., vice president for Planning and Strategic Foresight; Dr. Bjorn Santos, vice president for Resource Generation and Management; Prof. Arlene Gonzales, chief of International Programs; Dr. Cheryll Didi Nellie Obra, OIC dean of the college of health sciences; Prof. Noraeni Arsyad, chair of the Department of Physical Therapy of BU; Prof. Firdausiyah Amallia, faculty member of BU; and other MMSU faculty members.