LT LGU, CCDC FORMALIZE MOU TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND POLICY-DRIVEN RESEARCH

The Local Government Unit (LGU) of La Trinidad and the Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) formally strengthened their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on research and development earlier today.

Representing the Municipality of La Trinidad were Mayor Roderick Awingan and Dr. Antonette Agpas, while CCDC President Dr. Sherry Junette Tagle and Research Director Dr. Corazon Ocden signed on behalf of the academic institution, with Marivel D Munoz, Dean of the College of Health Education as witness.

The partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing health and wellness, quality education, and evidence-based policy formulation through collaborative research initiatives. The MOU focuses on the production of research outputs aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the areas of public health, disaster risk reduction and management, social welfare, tourism development, and public safety and crime prevention.

Through this collaboration, the LGU and CCDC aim to generate data-driven studies that will inform local policies, enhance program implementation, and contribute to sustainable community development. The partnership highlights the critical role of academic institutions in supporting local governments with research that responds to real community needs.

Mayor Awingan further emphasized the importance of transparency and public engagement by recommending that research outputs be formally presented and shared with stakeholders, ensuring that findings reach the widest possible audience and contribute meaningfully to decision-making processes.

The MOU marks a significant step toward strengthening collaboration between the academe and the local government in pursuit of inclusive growth, improved health outcomes, and sustainable development in La Trinidad.