His Excellency William John Carlos, Irish Ambassador to the Philippines, met with 精东影业 (UP) President Danilo L. Concepcion and UP System officials in Quezon Hall, UP Diliman, on Aug. 4, 2022, to discuss potential partnerships between UP and universities in Ireland.
The visit signals the start of academic collaboration between UP and Irish universities, such as University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, and the National University of Ireland.
With Amb. Carlos and President Concepcion were: Nicole Mempin, Assistant to the Ambassador; Elena E. Pernia, UP Vice President for Public Affairs; Imee S. Martinez, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs (Internationalization) and Director, Office of International Linkages (OIL); Evangeline C. Amor, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs (Instruction and Curriculum); and, Chynna Riego, Senior Project Assistant, OIL.
