CEU inks shared vision with Asian Eye Institute
The signing of the MOA marks the convergence of CEU's dedication to holistic education and Asian Eye Institute's pioneering advancements in ophthalmology
By MB Lifestyle

Centro Escolar University School of Optometry signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Asian Eye Institute to formalize their extensive and dynamic partnership that aims to advance knowledge, innovation, and societal welfare through collaborative efforts in instruction, research, and extension services.
The signing of the MOA marks the convergence of CEU’s dedication to holistic education and Asian Eye Institute’s pioneering advancements in ophthalmology. The collaboration will be multi-faceted, impacting various aspects of education, research, and community outreach.
During the MOA signing ceremony, CEU and Asian Eye Institute expressed their enthusiasm for this collaborative endeavor. Asian Eye Institute President, Joaquin Quintos IV, shared that this agreement is more of a reboot, as they had a previous agreement before the pandemic.
“We are very excited about this partnership. This marks the beginning of a long-term, mutually beneficial collaboration between two leaders in the eye care industry, as we both share the vision and mission of improving overall healthcare in the Philippines,” said Quintos.
CEU President and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Ma. Cristina Padolina, responded, “This is an important partnership because, in academia, we should respond to industry needs. We also appreciate that the industry will, in turn, inform us about what they require from our graduates and help us carry out our mission.”
Also present to witness the occasion were Dr. Elena C. Borromeo, Dean of CEU School of Optometry, Atty. Jayson Ramos, University Legal Counsel, Dr. Sherwin William Suarez, Assistant to the Dean of the School of Optometry, other faculty members from the School of Optometry, Dr. Patricia Dimanlig-Manuel, Senior Vice President of Asian Eye Institute, and other officers.
This partnership is not only a union of educational and medical excellence but also a celebration of both institutions’ shared values of compassion, service, and the pursuit of knowledge for the betterment of society.
For more information about CEU, visit https://www.ceu.edu.ph.