THE MARIANO Marcos State University has partnered with the Northwestern University in Laoag City and the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office-Ilocos Norte for the internship program of BS Biology students this year.

A memorandum of agreement was signed by MMSU President Shirley Argupis, NWU President Ferdinand Nicolas and PENRO Officer Victor Dabalos on Monday, June 20.

Under the agreement, the NWU and PENRO will allow the students of MMSU College of Arts and Sciences to have their online and face-to-face practicum, self-directed learning, enhancement/enrichment training, and field work in their agencies for 150 hours.

The agreement will take effect on July 5, 2022 up to May 31, 2023, according to MMSU.

The heads of NWU and PENRO affirmed their commitment to make the partnership successful.

Witnessing the MOA signing were MMSU Vice President for Research and Extension Nathaniel Alibuyog, VP for Planning and Development Ami Ruth Cocson, CAS Dean Marivic Alimbuyuguen, CAS – Department of Biological Sciences faculty, and other NWU and PENRO officials.