TACLOBAN CITY, Nov. 21 -- The provincial government of Northern Samar and the University of the Philippines (UP) have forged a partnership to advance geological heritage conservation, research collaboration, and sustainable development initiatives in the province.

The meeting and signing of the memorandum of agreement was held at the UP National Institute of Geological Sciences in Quezon City on Thursday, with Northern Samar 2nd District Rep. Edwin Ongchuan and Governor Harris Christopher Ongchuan representing the province, and UP officials led by Chancellor Edgardo Carlo Vistan II.

The agreement reinforces a shared commitment to supporting Northern Samar's bid for UNESCO Global Geopark status.

In a news release Friday, Vistan emphasiz...