26 November, Calgary – In a briefing conducted for the officials of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on 22 November 2018, the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Calgary invited the DOST and Philippine universities to consider the  scholarship and partnership opportunities available in Alberta, Canada.

 

Deputy Consul General (DCG) Zaldy Patron, who represented Consul General Gilberto Asuque, explained to DOST’s Secretary Fortunato De La Peña, Assistant Secretary for International Cooperation Leah Buendia, and DOST-Science Education Institute's (SEI) Deputy Director Albert Marino the scholarships being offered by the University of Calgary and University of Alberta to the DOST scholars. The scholarships will be available for the undergraduate, master’s and doctorate programs.

 

Consul General Asuque and DCG Patron had met several times with the officials of University of Calgary and University of Alberta to promote partnerships between the Philippines and the two leading educational institutions in the province of Alberta.

 

As a result of the briefing, the DOST has taken note of the expertise of both Alberta-based universities in the fields of agriculture, animal science, crop science, forestry, nursing, public health, energy, engineering, health, agriculture, food and nutrition.

 

The PCG and DOST will continue to work together to finalize the envisioned partnerships with University of Calgary and University of Alberta.