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US' Fulbright Philippines, Aboitiz Foundation ink MOU to support STEM program

Published May 14, 2025 06:50 pm
The Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF), or Fulbright Philippines, and Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (AFI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday, May 14, to formalize a strategic partnership that will provide scholarship and training programs for Filipino students.

(From left) Philippine-American Education Foundation Executive Director Julio Amador III, US Embassy Counselor for Public Affairs Jessica Simon, Legal Education Board Chair Jason Barlis, and Legal Education Board Commissioner Justice Manuel Barrios hold up copies of the Memorandum of Understanding with US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, DFA Assistant Secretary JV Chan Gonzaga, and Legal Education Board Commissioner Voltaire San Pedro standing behind them. (Photo from US Embassy)

The scholarships and trainings will focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as on energy, sustainability, and environmental policy, a statement from the United States Embassy in Manila said.

The MOU was signed at the US Chief of Mission’s residence in Makati City, and was witnessed by US Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga.

“The MOU allows PAEF and AFI to collaborate on scholarships and support training programs that will provide Filipino students with international experience and advanced knowledge on STEM-related studies in the United States,” the statement read.

“The MOU will direct funds toward projects that develop comprehensive human resource development initiatives to empower future Filipino leaders,” it added.

The partnership will also aim to facilitate Filipino student exchanges to US institutions for training and research, as well as provide international expertise “to enhance human resource development programs in Filipino universities.”

PAEF Executive Director Julio Amador III said that both organizations believe on the key role of the private sector in national development.

This, however, will be achieved “by providing opportunities for Filipinos to attain graduate degrees, conduct research, and join training programs” in STEM and other fields.

“This MOU with Aboitiz Foundation Inc. is historic because it is the first such partnership with a private sector foundation in the country,” he added.

Aboitiz Foundation Chairman Sabin Aboitiz, on the other hand, underscored the importance of education in the country’s future.

“At Aboitiz Foundation, we believe that investing in education is investing in the future of our nation. With Fulbright Philippines, we want to help provide the next generation of Filipino leaders with the knowledge, skills, and global perspectives they need to drive innovation and sustainable growth,” he said.

Aside from Carlson, Chan-Gonzaga, Amador, and Aboitiz, PAEF Chairperson Jessica Simon was also present in the signing.

The signing of the MOU will result in the establishing of a framework by the PAEF and Aboitiz Foundation to come up with a detailed plan on how to achieve the partnership’s goals.

The details, which will include the proposed programs, outcomes, timelines, and budgets, will be formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement.

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