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November 12, 2026
Students pursuing Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd) and Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Sciences (BSESS) at the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) will have opportunities to participate in short-term and semester-long exchange programs at Adamson University following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on November 12 at the Skyroom, Administration Building, USM, Kabacan, Cotabato.
The partnership will allow students to take part in practicum, laboratory work, and sports performance activities. It also provides opportunities for faculty exchange, guest lectures, team teaching, and collaborative research and extension projects.
USM President Dr. Jonald L. Pimentel, represented by Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Leorence C. Tandog, welcomed the partnership and emphasized the importance of extending the University’s work beyond the classroom.
“Through this partnership, we look forward to creating meaningful opportunities in research, extension, and on-the-job training. By bringing together the expertise and resources of both institutions, we can generate research outputs that are responsive to the needs of society,” Dr. Tandog said on behalf of the USM President.
Adamson University President Fr. Daniel Franklin E. Pilario was represented by Fr. Rock Joseph Enriquez, Dean of the College of Education and Liberal Arts. He expressed his appreciation for the partnership and the opportunity for both universities to learn from each other.
“We are very happy to be here and look forward to learning from and enriching what we already have through this partnership,” Fr. Enriquez said.
USM College of Human Kinetics Dean Dr. Norge D. Martinez also welcomed the agreement, expressing hope that it would lead to more opportunities for students and faculty members, particularly in research, development, and extension (RDE).
“I hope that this activity will open more doors of opportunity, not just for the faculty but also for the students, and lead to more collaboration in RDE. May this MOA signing be meaningful and fruitful,” Dr. Martinez said.
Beyond academic exchanges, the agreement covers joint research and mentoring, curriculum review and development, participation in conferences, workshops and seminars, institutional visits, and benchmarking activities. It also allows faculty members to serve as external panelists or evaluators in academic activities and provides opportunities for collaboration in sports and wellness events.
The agreement will remain in effect for three years.
Representing USM during the signing were Dr. Tandog, Dr. Martinez, and faculty members of the College of Human Kinetics. Adamson University was represented by Dr. Rosalie D. Meriales, Chairperson of the Department of Teacher Education; Dr. Michelle Dee, Research Coordinator; and Dr. Maria Cristina Tumale, Student Research In-charge.
