PART of efforts in strengthening the bilateral engagement on the “blue economy” and maritime sectors between the Philippines and India, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Indian Maritime University of Chennai and the Batangas State University .
Welcoming the signing of MOU, Dr. Ronquillo said that a number of programs could be conducted under the collaboration in the field of marine science, marine biodiversity, as well as port and logistics management. “India and the Philippines are not just leading democracies in the region; we have vital stakes in the maritime sector—a priority…for national development,” the envoy added. “This MOU will particularly facilitate the skilling of specialized human resources, which is a key objective of both governments, and also in line with the [efforts] of both countries to further expand their people-centric partnership.