SEAMEO BIOTROP Director Dr. Zulhamsyah Imran and representatives from the Mindanao State University met in Davao City on February 9, 2023, for a dinner and brief collaboration discussion. They were joined by Dr. Mark Jude Trondillo, the Director of Research, Development and Innovation at Davao del Sur State College.

In 2022, SEAMEO BIOTROP and MSU collaborated on a series of events to promote biodiversity conservation education, essential oils therapy against COVID-19, and tropical plant identification, among other topics. The events brought together participants from universities across the Philippines.

Through these collaborative efforts, SEAMEO BIOTROP and MSU hope to increase regional visibility and promote sustainable development in Southeast Asia.