The MOA signing was graced by NU president Dr. Renato Carlos Ermita Jr., EVP Rosauro Manuel, Dean of the College of Allied Health Reina Gulmatico and other university officials from all the NU campuses. Meanwhile, SLMC was represented by president and CEO Dr. Arturo S. dela Pena, SVP and Chief Nursing Officer Dr. Ma. Martina Geraldine Dimalibot, SVP and Chief Human Resource Officer Atty. Simeon C. Obtinalla and other key officials.

National University president RJ Ermita expressed his heartfelt gratitude and excitement on this collaboration. “It hopes to bring collaboration in areas of curriculum development, internship, career placement and possibly faculty exchange and most importantly research.”

SLMC president and CEO Dr. Arturo S. dela Pena likewise reiterated, “We hope to further develop this partnership with NU. May it be a win-win relationship.”

As part of NU’s commitment to providing quality, affordable and accessible education, this partnership with SMLC will give Nationalians so many opportunities such as training, scholarship grants and career opportunities.