Engr. Alejandro H. Ballado, Jr., EVP & COO of Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Mapúa MCM), and Engr. Albert Samuela, representing the Samahan sa Pilipinas ng mga Industriyang Kimika (SPIK), formalized their collaboration on September 9, 2025. The signing ceremony, held at Mapúa MCM’s Global Classroom, marked a strategic alliance to reshape chemical engineering education. 

Witnessed by SPIK leaders Engr. Romeo Dela Cruz, Engr. Reinier Jay Bagabay, and Mr. Rodney Arquiza, the agreement unlocks industry-academe synergies. It establishes pipelines for immersive internships, joint research on sustainable solutions, and community-driven projects—all anchored in responsible industry standards.

Mapúa MCM’s delegation included key figures: Mr. Leopoldo D. Aquino, Jr., Ms. Marycon C. Delos Reyes, Engr. Michael G. Calamba, Dr. Gernelyn T. Logrosa, and Engr. Lalaine Joan A. Limbago. Their presence highlighted institutional commitment to advancing professional development and ethical practices.