SM City Mindpro renewed its academic partnership with Ateneo de
Zamboanga University (ADZU) to help students in internship programs, future job
placements, and providing avenues for collaboration, learning, and mutual
enrichment.
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| Regional
Operations Manager for Mindanao-3 Mr. Lester Tantoco delivering his
speech during the MOA signing of SM and ADZU's renewal of academic
partnership. |
“Our commitment to excellence has led us to seek out like-minded
institutions that share our passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and
nurturing the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators. It is in
this spirit that we embark on this exciting journey with Ateneo de Zamboanga
University”, shared Lester Tantoco, SM Supermalls Regional Operations Manager
for Mindanao 3.
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| Ateneo De Zamboanga University President Fr. Guillrey
Anthony Andal, SJ |
Gracing the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of agreement (MOA)
were Ateneo De Zamboanga University Academic Executives, namely President Fr. Guillrey
Anthony Andal, SJ, Assistant to the Vice President for Higher Education Dr.
Marjorie Emmanuel, School of Liberal Arts Dean Dr. Robin delos Reyes, School of
Management and Accountancy Dean Mr. Dexter Velez, College of Science,
Information Technology and Engineering Dr. Jocelyn Partosa, Ateneo College
Guidance and Counselling Office Director Ms. Shiela Tiong, Alumni Relations
Office Director Mr. Conrado Balatbat, Executive Assistant to the President Ms.
Renee Vieve Vecina-Kanindot, and SM Supermalls representatives led by Mindanao-3
Regional Operations Manager Mr. Lester Tantoco, Mall Manager Ms. Aileen Ann
Villa-Enriquez, and Senior Human Resources Manager Mr. Allen Macaso.
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| (L-R) Assistant to the Vice President for Higher Education Dr. Marjorie Emmanuel, University President Fr. Guillrey Anthony Andal, SJ, Mindanao-3 Regional Operations Manager Mr. Lester Tantoco, and SM City Mindpro Mall Manager Ms. Aileen Ann Villa-Enriquez |
In his speech, ADZU President Fr. Guillrey Anthony Andal shared his
elation and excitement and believes that the partnership is a shared vision that
encourages the students to engage in real world experiences and be involved in
activities expressing their innovation and creativity which is more relevant
and impactful.
