Two MU delegates participated in a two-day activity organized by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Manila, in collaboration with the University of the Philippines, Diliman. During the event, they took part in the Scientific Symposium, networking sessions, field trips, and benchmarking activities.

Day 1: Participation in the Scientific Symposium of Filipino Scholars and Researchers in Germany and Networking Reception

On Day 1, November 27, 2025, Christian Mark Dominguez Estrada and Jhaine Elaica Simborio Agan, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture students, together with participants from various higher education institutions across the Philippines, took part in the Scientific Symposium of Filipino Scholars and Researchers in Germany at the Benito Sy Pow Auditorium, College of Architecture, UP Diliman, Quezon City. The event was organized by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Manila in partnership with the UP System–Office of International Linkages.

The delegation was accompanied by Mr. Gerald Aguilar, a DAAD-German Academic Exchange Service scholar and part-time instructor at the College of Agriculture and Forestry, Misamis University, who was also invited as one of the speakers for the symposium. His involvement provided the participants with deeper insights into international academic and research engagement.

Throughout the symposium, the students learned from research presentations on science diplomacy, sustainability, urban water systems, ethnoveterinary practices, and climate transformation, encompassing cross-disciplinary and globally relevant research. Their participation reflects MU’s commitment to internationalization and student mobility, paving the way for future academic and research opportunities abroad.