- January 12, 2026
Mapúa MCL, Colegio de San Juan de Letran Bataan Forge Partnership to Strengthen Collaborative and Flexible Learning
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL) continues to advance its commitment to collaboration and innovation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Colegio de San Juan de Letran Bataan on November 12, 2025, at Abucay, Bataan.
The partnership responds to the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) call for higher education institutions to actively support and assist one another through meaningful collaborations and the sharing of best practices. This initiative aligns with CHED Memorandum Order No. 4, Series of 2020, also known as the Guidelines for Flexible Learning, which is in consonance with Republic Act No. 11469, or the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act. Together, these policies underscore a shared mission to elevate the quality, accessibility, and resilience of education across regions.
Representing Mapúa MCL during the signing was Prof. James Ronald Mesina, Vice President for External Linkages, Internationalization, and Transnational Education (ELITE). Colegio de San Juan de Letran Bataan was represented by Rev. Fr. Reynor E. Munsayac, O.P., Executive Vice President, and Rev. Fr. Jesus M. Miranda Jr., O.P., PhD, Vice President for Academics and Research, together with the institution’s administrators, faculty members, and program coordinators.
Through this collaboration, Mapúa MCL aims to extend its expertise in digital education, microcredentialing, and future-ready learning initiatives. The partnership is envisioned to open pathways for expanded industry linkages, regional opportunities, and collaborative programs that support the upskilling and reskilling of present and future professionals.
By working together, Mapúa MCL and Colegio de San Juan de Letran Bataan reaffirm their shared commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global competitiveness. This partnership likewise contributes to the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, strengthening the role of higher education institutions in nation-building and sustainable development.
