SPIK and TUP Strengthen Industry-Academia Connection by Signing MOU - SPIK
This MOU seeks to upgrade the Philippines by developing its chemical industry & calls on TUP & SPIK to collaborate on research & innovation.
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14 Aug SPIK and TUP Strengthen Industry-Academia Connection by Signing MOU

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The Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) and Samahan sa Pilipinas ng mga Industriyang Kimika (SPIK), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 14, 2025 symbolizing years of partnership. This cooperation took place at the TUP’s Manila Campus, with top leaders in attendance from both sides. The MOU stresses their desire to upgrade the Philippines by developing its chemical industry, and calls on TUP and SPIK to collaborate on research and innovation.

The TUP delegation was led by Engr. Reynaldo P. Ramos, PhD, EnP, President of the Technological University of the Philippines with Campus Director, Engr. Rexmelle F. Decapia Jr., Ph.D., Dr. Emmanuel Ferrer, Assistant Director for Research and Extension, Dr. Ryan Reyes, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Atty. Christian Calingasan, Assistant Director for Administration and Finance, and Ms. Mona Purganan, OIC for VP Finance and Board Secretary.

They were joined by SPIK’s President Engr. Gretchen F. Enarle, Director Romeo G. Dela Cruz, Engr. Albert Samuela, Former Vice President for External Affairs, Mr. Christopher Zaratan, and Ms. Antonette Fallarme. This three-year partnership was created in order to help raise capacity-building in academic institutions, improve curricula design, provide internships, and develop research and development programs with the goals of the Philippine Chemical Industry Roadmap.

The signing ceremony of August 14, 2025, led by Engr. Reynaldo P. Ramos, PhD, EnP, President of the Technological University of the Philippines and SPIK’s President Engr. Gretchen F. Enarle, expresses the joint ambitions of TUP and SPIK for a forward-looking, competitive chemical industry in the Philippines. The results of this strategic move are expected to lead to economic development in the country through the production of highly trained professionals skilled in the complex global environment of chemical production and product innovation.

The partnership seeks to create an optimum-level of education for students and an internship experience for both the teaching staff and students. Through bridging the gap between the school and industry, TUP and SPIK hope to cultivate graduates who are capable of entering the chemical sector and making a contribution to its growth and sustainability. This joint effort also sets the stage for new research areas that can address industrial needs, to speed up the spread of fresh technologies and solutions.