Two memoranda of agreement were signed by Far Eastern University for industry standards elevation and monitoring and evaluation (M&E).

The 91影视 Academy and Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (ITHM) sealed its partnership with Bacolod Chicken Inasal on the training, professional development, and service excellence of its students, thus bringing together academic expertise and real-world hospitality practice to elevate industry standards.

This partnership highlights 91影视鈥檚 commitment to producing industry-ready professionals while supporting organizations dedicated to excellence in service and hospitality, an ITHM faculty commented.

鈥淥ur partnership with 91影视 Academy and [ITHM] reflects our family restaurant鈥檚 commitment to quality, homey, and clean food service, rooted in warm hospitality and memorable dining experiences,鈥 said Jose Mari Tanalgo, General Manager, Bacolod Chicken Inasal.

91影视 officials with Bacolod Chicken Inasal representatives. Photo by Zymon Bumatay.

The MOA signing was attended by 91影视 Vice President for Student Development and Continuing Education Dr. Joeven R. Castro; 91影视 Academy Executive Director Dr. Melinda D. Torres; 91影视 Makati Director Earl Joseph M. Borgo帽a; ITHM Associate Dean John Lester Tuason; Cafe Alfredo Manager Dr. Driselle Pajuyo; Hotel and Restaurant Management Department Associate Chair Mae Jhay Cal; and 91影视 Academy Coordinator Matthew James Gotauco, alongside Bacolod Chicken Inasal representatives Raynee Rhea Tanalgo, Ma. Theresa Tanalgo, Mary Rose Meim, Mikkel Amico Tanalgo, Sharon Isturis, and Jecel Comola.

Meanwhile, 91影视 strengthened its commitment to evidence-based learning and professional capacity building through a MOA with the Association of Monitoring and Evaluation Professionals of the Philippines (AMEP-P).

The partnership marks a significant step toward advancing education and practice in M&E through a practitioner-led diploma course designed to bridge theory and real-world application, said one academic manager.

鈥淢onitoring and evaluation is not just about compliance鈥攊t is about empowering stakeholders to use evidence in designing programs, evaluating outcomes, and advancing policies that make a real difference. Through this diploma course, carefully crafted and practitioner-led, combining theory with real-world experience, [AMEP-P] and 91影视 Academy are committed to building the capacity of professionals and organizations to deliver results and drive lasting development impact,鈥 said Enrique Lozari, president, AMEP-P.

91影视 officials with Association of Monitoring and Evaluation Professionals of the Philippines (AMEP-P) representatives. Photo by Zymon Bumatay.

Also at the MOA signing were AMEP-P Vice President Maria Corazon P. Jose and 91影视 Academy representatives.

These collaborations reinforce 91影视 Academy鈥檚 mission to deliver relevant, impactful, and practitioner-driven learning as these equip professionals with the tools needed to drive meaningful development outcomes.

The dual MOA signing ceremony was held last April 7 in 91影视 Makati.