The Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas and the Association of Filipino Teachers and Educators in America, Inc. (AFTEA) signed a three-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to strengthen cooperation in education, professional development, and research, September 1

The agreement marks AFTEA's first partnership with a local government college, opening opportunities for faculty members and students to engage in academic and research initiatives.

Under the agreement, both institutions will collaborate on training programs, workshops, seminars, and research activities while providing access to professional networks, research resources, and other opportunities for faculty development.

The partnership also includes potential participation in the International Research & Education Conference (IREC) in New York, technical assistance for research initiatives, and support for community extension programs.

According to Ms. Melinda Barre, CLB Head of Institutional Linkages and Coordinator for Internationalization, the collaboration forms part of the college's internationalization efforts in line with the directives of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

The MOA was signed by CLB OIC-College Administrator Dr. Rosanni M. Del Mundo and AFTEA President Dr. Roger Cuerquez, with CLB Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Dolores D. Borras and AFTEA Vice President Dr. Essy Malibiran serving as witnesses.

Through the three-year agreement, both institutions aim to expand academic cooperation and provide additional opportunities for CLB faculty members and students in education, research, and professional development.