​The Ministry of Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan formalized an academic partnership with St. Paul University Philippines (SPUP) on November 27, 2025. The event brought together the SPUP administration, led by Dr. Agripina Maribbay (Vice-President for Academics), along with officials, faculty members and students of the School of Arts, Sciences and Teacher Education (SASTE), who welcomed the Uzbek delegation. The visiting officials were led by Ms. Shaklo Rakhmonovna Terimova (Head of the Ministry of Pre School and School Education International Program) and included Ms. Nilufarkhon Makhamdalievna Umarova (Human Resource Department – Recruitment), Mr. Sardorbek Sultanmurat Og’li Rajapov (Human Resource Department – Recruitment), Mr. MAdaminbek Backtiyor Ug’li Abdullaev (Administrative Associate Head), and Mr. Reynante S. Bunuan (English Language Specialist). The activity was also witnessed by officials from the Commission on Higher Education, the Department of Education, and other educational institutions in Region II, underscoring the agreement’s local significance and broad support.