By Rusieljs G. Lunasco

Some of the key officials present during the virtual Tripartite MOA.

Central Philippine University and St. Therese MTC Colleges signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Municipality of Tigbauan on Agri- Ecotourism. A virtual MOA signing between parties took place on July 16, 2021.

In the agreement, the two educational institutions will collaborate through a faculty research on hospitality management to develop an agri- ecotourism site. The Local Government of Tigbauan is represented by its Honorable Mayor Atty. Suzette Alquisada agreed to partner with both institutions to uplift the socio-economic condition of its constituents as well as provide the municipality with knowledge on agri-ecotourism management and the significance of ecological balance.

CPU President Dr. Teodoro Robles, St. Therese MTC- Colleges President Dr. Ma. Teresa Sarabia,Tigbauan Mayor Hon. Atty. Suzette Alquisada, CPU Vice- President for Academic Affairs Dr. Irving Rio, St. Therese MTC Colleges Vice President for Academics Prof. John Frederick Sarabia, CPU College of Hospitality Management Dean Prof. Ma. Medalla Baliao, St. Therese MTC Colleges College of Hospitality Dean Prof. Seanna Mae Detoyato and Tigbauan Municipal Tourism Officer Phoebe M. Torrico were among the key people present at the virtual MOA signing.