NU CCIT and PDEA NCR Forge Partnership for AI Training and Drug Prevention Initiatives

The National University College of Computing and Information Technologies (CCIT) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office–National Capital Region (PDEA RO-NCR) formalized a partnership aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) capacity building, applied computing research, and drug prevention education through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the PDEA Regional Office in Quezon City.

Representing NU CCIT were Dean Emeliza Yabut, Dr. Armi Salazar, Director for Graduate Studies, Prof. Ryan Richard Guadana, BSIT Program Chair, Prof. Eliseo Ramirez, CBSCS Program Chair, and Prof. Lalaine Abad, Quality Assurance Coordinator.

The collaboration includes the development of AI training programs for PDEA personnel, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to better understand, evaluate, and responsibly utilize artificial intelligence technologies in their work while safeguarding sensitive information. The partnership also opens opportunities for collaborative research, digital innovation projects, and drug prevention education initiatives involving faculty, students, and PDEA personnel.

The signing ceremony featured messages from Ms. Ma. Reina Rose D. Gulmatico, NU Assistant Vice President for Academic Services, and Mr. Derrick Arnold C. Carreon, PDEA NCR Regional Director, highlighting the shared commitment of both organizations to innovation, education, and community development.

As NU CCIT and PDEA NCR embark on this partnership, both institutions reaffirm their commitment to harnessing technology, research, and education to create innovative solutions, strengthen public service, and promote drug-free and empowered communities.