QCU and Barangay Talipapa Forge Partnership for Sustainable Community Development
Quezon City University (QCU) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Barangay Talipapa on July 30, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the University’s commitment to sustainable community engagement and development.
The signing ceremony, held at the QCU Main Campus, established a framework for collaboration in service-learning initiatives, extension programs, urban agriculture projects, and other community-based activities that promote sustainable development and civic participation.
Leading the QCU delegation was University President Dr. Theresita V. Atienza, accompanied by Dr. Randel D. Estacio and the deans of the University’s academic colleges. Barangay Talipapa was represented by Hon. Atty. Eric R. Juan, together with Hon. Ma. Denielly Solano and other barangay officials and youth representatives.
The partnership underscores the shared commitment of both institutions to create programs that address community needs while providing students with opportunities for experiential learning and social responsibility. Through the agreement, QCU and Barangay Talipapa aim to develop initiatives that foster innovation, environmental stewardship, and inclusive community participation.
University officials emphasized that the collaboration will strengthen ties between the academic community and local government, creating avenues for research, outreach, and extension activities that directly contribute to community development goals.
The newly established partnership is expected to generate meaningful opportunities for students, faculty members, and residents to work together on projects grounded in mutual respect, shared responsibility, and sustainable growth.
By leveraging the expertise and resources of both institutions, the agreement reinforces QCU’s mission of producing socially responsible graduates while contributing to the advancement of local communities.
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