DMMMSU President Dr. Jaime I. Manuel, Jr., joined Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson J. Prospero E. De Vera III and other officials from Philippine Higher Education Institutions in attending the 30th China International Education Exhibition Tour (CIEET 2025) held in Beijing, China, from April 5 to 8, 2025.

CHED Chairperson De Vera emphasized continued support of Filipino students abroad and reaffirmed the Commission’s goal of expanding the global footprint of Philippine higher education. A special session was also held with the participating Philippine universities to align goals and strategies for the education mission. They also engaged with Filipino students currently studying in China at the Philippine Embassy in Beijing.

A key highlight of the trip was the finalization of a memorandum of mutual cooperation between CHED and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE). This was followed by a debriefing session with the Philippine Embassy to discuss next steps for academic collaboration.

Dr. Manuel stressed DMMMSU’s strong commitment to building long-term, meaningful international partnerships. He cited potential collaborations with institutions in China and emphasized DMMMSU’s readiness to align its strategic internationalization plans (SIP) to support such efforts.

The visit opened discussions for potential collaborations with select Chinese universities, reinforced existing partnerships, and provided insights into student mobility and international academic engagement. (By Jesus Rafael B. Jarata)