TACURONG CITY — Strengthening academic collaboration and advancing research initiatives in the region, Notre Dame of Tacurong College (NDTC) and Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU) formalized a research partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on October 29, 2026, at 2:30 PM at the NDTC Junior High School AVR.
Anchored on the theme “Advancing Research Excellence through Institutional Partnership,” the ceremony brought together administrators, faculty members, and representatives from both institutions to affirm their shared commitment to research development and academic cooperation.
The program opened with welcome remarks from Jona Phie D. Montero, RN, MAN, Director of Research and Development at NDTC, followed by the presentation of delegates and guests. Messages were delivered by NDTC Vice President for Academics Dr. Melody A. Zaragoza, Vice President for Administration and Finance Rev. Fr. Daryll Dhan L. Bilbao, and SKSU President Atty. Cyrus E. Torrena, DPA, MNSA, emphasizing the importance of institutional collaboration among higher education institutions in the Province of Sultan Kudarat. The partnership seeks to strengthen research capabilities, facilitate the sharing of expertise and resources, promote joint research initiatives, and expand opportunities for faculty and researchers. Through this collaboration, both institutions aim to advance innovation, generate relevant research outputs, and support solutions to regional development concerns
Other officials and representatives present during the ceremony including CBTV Dean June Ann O. Oberio; and Angelie V. Batisla-ong, RN, MAN. Representing SKSU were Dr. Mildred F. Accad, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Innovation;Dr. Abraham S. Accad Director for Internationalization; and Cyril John Domingo, Director for Research and Development
The partnership advances Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education by promoting research collaboration and knowledge exchange, while supporting SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through strengthened institutional cooperation. Through this agreement, NDTC and SKSU reaffirm their commitment to advancing research excellence, fostering innovation, and contributing to sustainable regional development.
