May 24, 2024, Baler Convention Hall- Amidst the ambiance of camaraderie at the ASCOT Meet and Greet Gala’s Partnership for Progress event, another milestone was achieved as the Tagapangulo ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), Dr. Arthur P. Casanova, and ASCOT President Renato G. Reyes signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

Central to this MOA is the renewal of the partnership between these two esteemed agencies, with the establishment of the Sentro ng Wika at Kultura (SWK) within ASCOT. SWK is entrusted with the task of organizing activities—from conferences and seminars to competitions—aimed at advancing the Filipino language, guided and supported by the KWF. Additionally, SWK is poised to become the vanguard in celebrating and preserving the rich cultural tapestry of the region where ASCOT stands, while concurrently spearheading research endeavors focused on language and culture.

In reciprocity, ASCOT commits to providing the necessary infrastructure, including office spaces, and earmarking resources to fuel the programs and initiatives birthed by SWK. Moreover, the college pledges to facilitate the SWK director’s engagement in external responsibilities pertinent to the center’s objectives.

Witnesses during the signing were:
Carmelita C. Abdurahman, EdD, Full-time Komisyoner para sa Proyekto at Programa, Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino and
Glenda G. Nad, Direktor, Sentro ng Wika at Kultura sa ASCOT.
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