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Supreme Court's Association of Stenographers Partner with PUP

Marynelle L. Rosales, News, Extension Management Office

The Supreme Court’s Association of Stenographers has chosen to partner with Polytechnic University of the Philippines, recognizing the expertise of PUP’s Office Administration program.

A historic partnership between the Court Stenographers Association of the Philippines (COSTRAPHIL) and PUP was established through a Memorandum of Understanding on March 7, 2025, at the Supreme Court – 2nd Division Conference Room.

This collaboration will pave the way for numerous initiatives, including:

• Professional and Academic Exchange Programs - Facilitating the exchange of knowledge and expertise between PUP faculty and COSTRAPHIL members.
• Joint Research and Conferences - Collaborating on research projects and co-sponsoring national and international conferences.
• Educational Material Exchange - Sharing educational resources, research publications, and instructional information.
• Specialized Training Program - Launching the “Forging Judicious Skills for Court Stenographers in the Philippines” training program, which will focus on courses such as Stenography, Machine Stenography, and Document Processing.

Dr. Anna Ruby P. Gapasin, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Development at PUP, and Mr. Cesar C. Saloma, National President of COSTRAPHIL signed the MOU. This collaboration aims to leverage PUP’s expertise in Office Administration to benefit the professional growth of court stenographers across the country.

Dr. Gapasin expressed her excitement about the partnership, stating, “This MOU shows PUP’s commitment to academic excellence and professional growth. We are proud to work with COSTRAPHIL to improve the skills of court stenographers and help our judicial system.”

COSTRAPHIL National President Mr. Saloma also highlighted the importance of the partnership, saying, “By working with PUP, we aim to raise the standards of stenography in the Philippines and equip our members with the skills they need to excel in their profession.”

The MOU will be effective for five years, with the possibility of extension upon mutual agreement. Both PUP and COSTRAPHIL are optimistic that this partnership will lead to significant advancements in the field of stenography and strengthen their institutional linkages.

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