Manila, Sept. 9 -- The Philippines strengthened its partnership with Cambodia to boost support for higher education institutions (HEIs) and for collaboration within the region, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said Tuesday.

In a press release, CHED said officials of the Commission and Cambodia's Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday aimed to provide opportunities to learners and ensure sustainable development between the two countries.

The MOU was signed in Phnom Penh and was witnessed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Hun Manet as part of the President's official state visit.

"It underscores the commitment of both nations to expand educational opport...