Muhammadiyah University Prof. DR. HAMKA (UHAMKA) hosted the Indonesia-Philippines Networking Forum initiated by the Association of International Affairs Offices of Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Universities (ASKUI PTMA). This event was held in the A.R Fachruddin Hall, Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) UHAMKA, Thursday (26/6).

This event was attended by Prof. Gunawan Suryoputro, Chancellor of UHAMKA, Olivia P. Almario as Chair of the Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators (PAFTE), Condro Nur Alim as Head of ASKUI, and a number of leaders/representatives from Muhammadiyah Universities throughout Indonesia.

Prof. Gunawan Suryoputro as Chancellor of UHAMKA conveyed the International Forum between Indonesia and the Philippines as strengthening collaboration and cooperative relations between UHAMKA and PTMA from all over Indonesia with 13 universities from the Philippines.

“UHAMKA is the host and facilitator in this Philippines Center activity to increase the internationalization of campus education within the Muhammadiyah University environment through research, education and also staff exchanges with 13 universities from the Philippines at this meeting. Through this collaboration, we will develop our research as the main concentration so that it can have a direct positive impact on society and social life through the innovations produced,” said Prof. Gunawan.

On the other hand, Olivia P. Almario as Chair of PAFTE Philippines said that this Collaboration Forum is to strengthen and increase the internationalization of tertiary campus education through the exchange of ideas and ideas which will later be worked on in the form of research and joint research.

“This meeting is our effort to advance the field of tertiary education by collaborating with Muhammadiyah universities to produce academic innovation. This forum is not only a meeting, but also to strengthen relationships and exchange ideas in producing collaborative plans in improving tertiary level education to become internationally accredited and standard education,” said Olivia.

Also on this agenda, UHAMKA received a Charter of Honor from the Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators (PAFTE) as a form of appreciation for its contribution to the development of teacher education at the international level.

This award is clear evidence that UHAMKA is actively collaborating globally in strengthening the quality of education, especially through strategic partnerships, knowledge exchange, and participation in cross-border academic forums.