On September 26, 2025, Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) proudly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Leave a Nest Philippines Inc.—a dynamic step forward in advancing research, innovation, and collaborative learning.

Leave a Nest Philippines, the local arm of Japan-based Leave a Nest Co., Ltd., is renowned for its “knowledge manufacturing” approach that bridges science and technology with education, research, and business development. Their initiatives span conferences, training programs, joint incubation projects, venture forums, and cross-sector collaborations.

Representing Leave a Nest Philippines were Dr. Yevgeny Dulla (Managing Director), Mr. Ronrick Arayata (Director), Mr. Alexander Gali and Ms. Hannah Mae Balisi (Assistant Managers), and Ms. Airiel Joy Baldemoro (Trainee). Southville was represented by Dr. Jocelyn Tizon (President) and Dr. Nancy De Guia (SGEN Director for International Linkages and Partnerships).

This strategic partnership opens exciting new pathways for Southville students and faculty to engage in innovation-driven projects, research linkages, and entrepreneurial ventures—aligned with Leave a Nest’s mission of “Advancing Science and Technology for Global Happiness.”

At Southville, we remain committed to cultivating strong industry linkages and fostering a culture of innovation that empowers students to become globally competitive, socially responsible leaders in science, technology, and entrepreneurship.