Brokenshire College (BC), together with Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. (JMCFI) and Kalinga University (KU) of India, formally entered into a Tripartite International Research and Academic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) through a virtual signing ceremony held on February 10, 2025.
This landmark partnership marked a significant step toward fostering cutting-edge research, academic exchange, and faculty development across international institutions. The collaboration established a shared vision of building a global learning ecosystem that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to engage in innovative, impactful, and inclusive education.
Representing Brokenshire College were Bishop Hamuel G. Tequis, MDiv, College President; Dr. Felix C. Chavez Jr., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services; and Mr. Paul Rean Fred D. Quibo-Quibo, MAEd, Coordinator for International Linkages.
From Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc., participants included Dr. Jose Ma S. E. Gonzales, School President; Dr. Josefina D. Ortega, Vice President for Institutional Affairs; and Dr. John Vianne B. Murcia, Director for Research and Publication.
Representing Kalinga University were Dr. Sandeep Gandhi, Registrar; Dr. Saket Jeswani, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Management; and Dr. Deepti Patnaik, Assistant Professor in the same faculty.
The signing of this tripartite MoU signified a shared commitment among the three institutions to advance academic excellence, knowledge exchange, and cross-border collaboration. It also opened opportunities for joint research projects, international conferences, and faculty and student development initiatives aimed at enriching educational practices and global perspectives.
Through this partnership, Brokenshire College continues to expand its international linkages and strengthen its role as a catalyst for educational innovation and intercultural collaboration—bridging borders, sharing expertise, and shaping the future of education.
