On the morning of March 5, 2026, at the Dong Nai Campus of Vietnam National University of Forestry (VNUF), a working meeting and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony were held between Vietnam National University of Forestry (VNUF), Vietnam and J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), Philippines. The event marked an important milestone in promoting international cooperation in education, scientific research, and academic exchange between the two institutions.
Overview of the working session between VNUF and JHCSC
Attending the meeting, representatives from Vietnam National University of Forestry included:
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phung Van Khoa – Vice President of Vietnam National University of Forestry
• Prof. Dr. Hoang Van Sam – Head of the Office of International Cooperation
• Dr. Nguyen Sy Ha – Deputy Director in charge of the Dong Nai Campus
• Deans and representatives of the faculties and administrative departments of the campus
Representatives from J.H. Cerilles State College (Philippines) included:
• Prof. Dr. Jerry B. Superales – Vice President for Research, Development, Innovation and Extension
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vilma C. Grengia – Vice President for Academic
• Affairs Prof. Dr. Moises Glenn G. Tangalin – Campus Director of Dumingag Campus
• Assoc. Prof. Frederick Grengia – Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Speech by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phung Van Khoa – Vice President of VNUF
- During the program, both institutions introduced their organizational structures, shared their development orientations, academic strengths, and scientific research activities. The delegates also discussed potential areas of cooperation, including:
- Exchange programs for lecturers and students
- Collaborative scientific research
- Organization of academic conferences and seminars
- Development of international academic programs
Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
The highlight of the program was the MOA signing ceremony between Vietnam National University of Forestry and J.H. Cerilles State College. The ceremony took place at the Dong Nai Campus of Vietnam National University of Forestry, marking a new step forward in the university’s international cooperation efforts. The agreement is expected to open up many opportunities for collaboration in education, research, and academic exchange in the coming years.
Dr. Nguyen Sy Ha - Deputy Director, in charge of giving speeches
In his closing remarks, Dr. Nguyen Sy Ha emphasized that establishing cooperation with J.H. Cerilles State College would contribute to strengthening academic exchanges, enhancing the quality of education, and creating more opportunities for learning and research for lecturers and students of both institutions.
The meeting was conducted in a friendly and open atmosphere and concluded with a networking and exchange session between the two delegations.