A collaboration between NU Laguna and MOONTON Games aims to promote esports and gaming initiatives in the Philippines. | #BenchPaylaBlog

 

Christina Galdo, NU Laguna Associate for Academe-Industry Linkage; Dr. Narro Navarro, Assistant Director for Academe-Industry Linkage; Jose Ricardo SA. Ocampo, Senior Director for Administration; Dr. Josefina G. San Miguel, Senior Academic Director; Benhamin F. Uichico, Managing Director; Ken Ryan Lee, MOONTON Games Community Manager; and Keith Medrano, Regional PR Manager, are pictured from left to right.

11 April 2024, Manila—Premier coeducational university National University Laguna and global game publisher and developer MOONTON Games have partnered to create a framework of cooperation and collaboration for the implementation of esports and gaming programs for its students.

The formal signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU), which took place in the Inspire Academy Lounge at National University - Laguna, marked the beginning of an unprecedented partnership between the educational institution and the publisher. This partnership will focus on developing curricula, organizing community events, and granting mutual access to relevant information for university initiatives like immersion programs, internships, and opportunities for research and student participation, among other things.

The Memorandum of Understanding was written by Dr. Narro R. Navarro, Assistant Director for Academe - Industry Linkage at NU Laguna and Community Manager of MOONTON Games Ken Ryan Lee.

"We are grateful to NU Laguna for this momentous partnership that will create a pathway for cooperation to reach new heights of academic and research excellence. This collaboration sets forth our intention to help hone our students and bridge the gap between the industry and the academe. We are thrilled for NU Laguna scholars and faculty members to be part of the efforts to further push esports and gaming education in the Philippines," says Theon Hsu, MOONTON Cares Director. 

“National University Laguna’s core is sports, wellness, and sustainability; esports has been part of the university’s DNA and has been dubbed as a great equalizer in the sports community. NU Laguna’s collaboration with MOONTON Games will pave the way for great opportunities and strategic advancement for the students and the university. We are thrilled about the projects and other opportunities this collaboration will bring. National University Laguna and MOONTON Games will work together in bringing esports in the forefront,” says Navarro.

Senior Academic Director Dr. Josefina G. San Miguel, Senior Director for Administration Jose Ricardo SA. Ocampo and Managing Director Benjamin F. Uichico of NU Laguna were also present during the ceremonial signing.

The esports and gaming journalism workshops, which are being held in conjunction with the renowned esports and gaming journalists in the Philippines, are one of the first few programs to be held at NU Laguna. Participants will gain knowledge on topics such as media ethics, basic sportswriting, mobile journalism, making sense of journalism in the TikTok age, and the benefits and drawbacks of using AI tools in journalism. May 2024 will mark the program's debut.

The charitable arm of the firm, MOONTON Cares, offers educational workshops and partnerships as part of its corporate social responsibility programs. The organization's goal is to establish a more sustainable future for future generations by promoting good social, humanitarian, and environmental change.

Go to MOONTON to learn more. 

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