THE PAMANTASAN ng Lungsod ng Maynila partnered with the Office of the Press Secretary to provide off-campus programs to qualified OPS employees.

The PLM said a Memorandum of Agreement was signed by University President Emmanuel Leyco and OPS officer-in-charge Cheloy Velicaria-Gerafil on Thursday, November 24.

The OPS said the tie-up is expected to enhance the skills of its staff.

“We are delighted to extend our Master in Public Administration program to employees of Malacañang’s Office of the Press Secretary,” Leyco said.

“Education is a vocation. Our University takes pride in providing support to the personal and professional development of fellow government workers as they continue to serve the people,” he added.

To date, about 14 OPS staff and four personnel of the Bureau of Communications Services have applied for the program.

To qualify for admission, an OPS employee must have a bachelor’s degree in any field and must meet the other requirements set by the agency’s Human Resource Development Committee.

The off-campus program will follow a trimester schedule, with classes offered every Saturday between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Class meetings may be held online or onsite at a venue provided by the OPS.