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Outstanding industry partners honored in RACE 4 awards

Jan Vincent Lanuza, News, Communication Management Office

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Sintang Paaralan once again recognized its industry partners through the annual Recognition Award for Collaborative Engagement (RACE) during an awarding ceremony held at Bulwagang Balagtas on July 24, 2026.

The award was presented by key University offices, namely the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA), the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension, and Development (OVPRED), the Office of the Vice President for Campus (OVPC), the Alumni Relations and Career Development Office (ARCDO), and the Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance (OSFA), in recognition of the partners’ meaningful contributions to the University

Representing University President Dr. Manuel M. Muhi, Vice President for Student Affairs and Services (VPSAS) Prof. Tomas Testor stated in his opening remarks that these awardees exemplify the spirit of collaboration that drives innovation, community development, and nation building.

“Our achievements as a University are built not just on academic excellence, but also on the trust and cooperation of partners who believe in our mission of providing quality, relevant, and accessible education,” Testor said.

Representing Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso, Manila Vice Mayor Angela Lei “Chi” Atienza, thanked the University for the recognition and highlighted the importance of working together to achieve a unified goal.

In addition, prominent political figures such as Senate President Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Shirley C. Agrupis, and FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list Representative Brian Poe Llamanzares shared their messages of support via video, congratulating PUP and its industry partners for their shared commitment to helping and improving the lives of the Iskolar ng Bayan.

They then called for stronger collaborations and more partnership to continue creating further opportunities for the student and to provide more towards national development.

ARCDO Director and Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services (AVPSAS) Engr. Florinda Oquindo concluded the event by celebrating the accomplishments of the industry partners who have stood by PUP in advancing education, employability, innovation, and community development—resulting in multiple opportunities that benefited the PUP community. She also called for continued collaboration between the University and its industry partners.

“The success of PUP is not achieved by the University alone. It is made possible by the collective effort of our partners who believe in our vision and willingly invest their time, expertise, resources, and opportunities to help shape the future of our Iskolar ng Bayan.” Oquindo stated.

The Sintang Paaralan reaffirms its commitment to forming sustainable partnerships, in adherence to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17: Partnerships for the Goals. Through these alliances, PUP continues to foster stronger academic and research initiatives that empower both students and faculty to become more effective and innovative in their respective fields.