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SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ENRIQUE MANALO AND YORK UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS DISCUSS WAYS TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN ACADEMIC LINKAGES
2024-05-15
Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo (center) with Provost and Vice President for Academic Lisa Philipps (8th from left), Philippine Ambassador to Canada Maria Andrelita Austria (8th from right), Assistant Secretary Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga (6th from left), Consul General Angelica Escalona (7th from right) and other York University officials and professors at the university grounds (photo courtesy of York University)
Toronto, 10 May 2024 – Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo met with officials of York University led by Provost and Vice President for Academic Lisa Philipps at the University’s Kaneff Tower. York Officials conveyed the university’s gratitude for the Php5,000,000.00 (around CAD$116,000.00) donation of the Philippine government in 2022 for the implementation of programs and projects on Philippine studies.
York officials also briefed Secretary Manalo on the various engagements of the university and individual professors with Philippine institutions on subjects related to education and research. Provost Philipps noted the flourishing activities between Philippine institutions and York University and the possibility to further expand these collaborations.
Secretary Manalo conveyed his appreciation for the strong ties between York university and the Philippines and expressed his support to further strengthen these linkages, including the institutionalization of a Philippine studies program at the university. END
Secretary Manalo with Provost Philipps (photo courtesy of York University)