19/08/2026
Initial Institutional Discussion: Universitas Andalas and PhilCST
Universitas Andalas (UNAND), Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, and the Philippine College of Science and Technology (PhilCST), Philippines, recently held an initial online meeting as part of the continuing institutional engagement under their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The meeting brought together Dr. Eng. Muhammad Makky, M. Si., Director of Partnership and Innovation, Directorate of Partnership and Research Commercialization of Universitas Andalas, and Dr. Jamaica Kim L. Mabanglo, Director of the International Relations Office and Accreditation Officer of the Philippine College of Science and Technology.
As an initial engagement, the discussion focused on introducing both institutions, sharing their respective areas of expertise and interests, and exploring possible areas of collaboration under the existing MOU. The conversation also provided an opportunity to identify potential initiatives that may support academic exchange, research collaboration, faculty and student engagement, knowledge sharing, and other mutually beneficial internationalization activities.
PhilCST sincerely appreciates Dr. Makky and Universitas Andalas for initiating this meaningful conversation and for the opportunity to begin translating the institutional partnership into possible collaborative initiatives.
This initial discussion marks a positive step toward strengthening the relationship between UNAND and PhilCST and opening opportunities for meaningful academic and institutional collaboration between Indonesia and the Philippines.