The signing ceremony of the MOU between Jóse Rizal University (JRU) and Ho Chi Minh University of Economics and Finance (UEF) was held on March 20, 2026, Friday at 2 PM in the conference room of UEF, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Representing José Rizal University (JRU) at the ceremony were Ms. Ivory Joy C. Malinao, EOS Integrator, Enrollment and Marketing and Director of the Marketing and Communications Office, and Ma. Claire M. Guevara, Principal of the ESD. From UEF, attendees included Dr. Do Huu Nguyen Loc, Vice Rector; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Thi Hong Ha, Head of the Faculty of Public Relations and Communication; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Huy Cuong, Head of the Faculty of English; and Dr. Majo George, Head of the Faculty of Economics, along with other academic leaders, faculty members, and students from the participating institutions who witnessed the signing ceremony.
Both institutions presented comprehensive overviews of their respective universities, highlighting strategic priorities and a shared vision for future synergy. This partnership paves the way for JRU students to engage in enriched academic and cultural exchanges across the Philippines and Vietnam, vibrant landscapes that will challenge them to demonstrate Husay Rizal and emerge as Rising Heroes through global immersion. Beyond student mobility, the collaboration is set to bolster initiatives in faculty exchange, joint research, and curriculum innovation. These efforts aim to elevate academic rigor and align institutional offerings with evolving international standards.
The program concluded on a note of shared optimism. Both institutions expressed firm confidence that these joint programs will soon yield tangible results, deepening academic value and broadening global exposure. And by promoting a spirit of excellence and heroism, this agreement serves as the cornerstone for implementing specialized cooperation programs in the coming years.