Representatives from the Haribon Foundation held an exploratory meeting with University of Antique President Dr. Pablo S. Crespo Jr. at the President’s Office on January 26, 2026, to discuss potential areas of collaboration.

The delegation, led by Josiah David Quimpo, Manager of the Conservation Research Department and Concurrent Site Coordinator for the Central Panay Mountain Range (CPMR) Project, along with Jorgia Amor Dagohoy, Sharmaine Blas, and Jessica Carlos, seeks to identify opportunities for partnership with the University of Antique in support of shared goals in conservation and sustainable development in the province.

Also present during the meeting were Dr. Wilfredo Muhat, Dr. Jennel Orantes, Dr. Diostilia Tagle, and Dr. Rose Mae Mena.