Benguet State University and Chaopraya University, Thailand, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on February 13, 2025. The agreement aims to foster partnerships in various educational programs between the two institutions.
BSU President Dr. Kenneth A. Laruan, Chaopraya University representative Chiranun Kamolsin, and Director of International Affairs Swiss Dej-Sira formalized the partnership by signing the documents. The signing was witnessed by IRO Director Rex John Bawang, IRO Deputy Director Doreen I. Allasiw, and College of Teacher Education (CTE) Dean Divina Yango.
Ahead of the signing, the delegation from Chaopraya University and the Prasert-Tasnee Poongkumarn Foundation paid a courtesy visit to President Laruan on February 12, 2025. The Thai delegates included Kamolsin, Dej-Sira, Tinagorn Poolput, Foundation representatives Sunee Singhakacern and Sawang Singkahacern, and Director Sippanon Mang-Ana from Khortor School. They were accompanied by La Trinidad’s former mayor, Edna Tabanda, and Faustina Gualdo. During the meeting, both parties explored potential collaborations, leading to the formalization of the agreement.
In a meeting facilitated by IRO, CTE Dean Divina M. Yango and IRO Coordinator Dolores Alawas engaged with the Thai delegation to exchange insights on their respective university programs and explore avenues for collaboration.
Photos by: Mary Christine Yango (BSIT intern)
