UNP isn’t just planning about partnerships – they’re living and breathing SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals every day. They’ve turned collaboration into an art form, weaving a web of connections that spans from local barangays to international academic powerhouses.

Collaboration in the University embodies the core values of the University; promoting a sense of pride in being Ilocanos. From academic partnerships, to a call for patriotism where UNP students and personnel, side by side with local government officials, commemorated our National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal’s, martyrdom – UNP is building bridges with the community, promoting a shared sense of pride, and purpose.

But UNP’s vision extends far beyond Ilocos Sur. They’re working with key players in Southeast Asian education through SEAMEO, opening doors for students to explore the world, and bringing cutting-edge tech like the Metaverse to their doorstep.

Sustainability, Innovation, Leadership, Linkages, Access, and Growth (SILLAG), for one, is a way forward to a network of innovators tackling the region’s toughest environmental, and social challenges. They’re not just participating; they’re driving the conversation on sustainability.

UNP’s also turning academic conferences into melting pots of ideas, bringing together minds from engineering, agriculture, health, technology, and education. It’s like an intellectual potluck, where everyone brings their expertise to the table.

But perhaps most importantly, UNP hasn’t forgotten its roots. They’re partnering with local schools and barangays, proving that sustainable development starts at home.

From honoring national heroes to exploring the Metaverse, from local schools to international consortiums, UNP is showing that partnerships aren’t just about signing MOAs – they’re about building a better world, together. That’s the UNP way – where collaboration isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a way of life.