09/07/2026
𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: On 7 July 2026, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) Davao, represented by Ms. Rie Realingo, Davao Branch Officer, participated in a Courtesy Meeting with Hon. Angelo A. Jimenez, President of the University of the Philippines, and Mr. Deddy Faisal Ahmad Salleh, Consul General of the Consulate General of Malaysia in Davao City.
Bringing together one of the country’s top national university systems and a key diplomatic partner, the engagement marked a significant opportunity to strengthen ties among academe, diplomacy, and the private sector. The meeting took place during ECCP Davao’s attendance at the 28th Commencement Exercises of the University of the Philippines Mindanao.
The courtesy meeting provided a platform to discuss potential areas for collaboration among ECCP, the University of the Philippines, and the Consulate General of Malaysia, particularly in relation to academic partnerships and international engagement. Among the key points discussed was the possibility of partnering with universities for a conference in Malaysia focused on leadership, empowerment, and training, with UP Mindanao exploring potential participation. The discussion also touched on strengthening academic and institutional linkages, as well as ECCP’s ongoing coordination with regional platforms such as BIMP-EAGA in support of broader private sector participation and regional collaboration.
Also present during the meeting were Prof. Lyre Anni E. Murao, Chancellor of UP Mindanao; Atty. Karlo Miguel B. Abuda, Head Executive Assistant of the Office of the President, University of the Philippines; and Assoc. Prof. Dennis John Sumaylo, International Linkages Coordinator of UP Mindanao.
The engagement underscores ECCP Davao’s commitment to building strategic partnerships with leading academic institutions and international partners—opening avenues for knowledge exchange, leadership development, and future collaboration in Mindanao and beyond.