The Partners for Indigenous Knowledge Philippines, Inc. (PIKP) has partnered with the Benguet State University (BSU) to promote Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) through the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on October 29, 2024 at the Research and Extension Everlasting Hall.

BSU President Felipe Salaing Comila and PIKP Chairperson Vicky S. Macay led the MOU signing, with VP for Research and Extension Roscinto Ian C. Lumbres and PIKP Executive Director Jacqueline K. Cariño as witnesses.

Under the agreement, PIKP and BSU will collaborate on research initiatives focused on IKS and capacity-building efforts to document and promote indigenous knowledge among students, educators, and indigenous youth. Additionally, they plan to hold seminars, fora, exchanges, workshops, storytelling, and other activities to promote indigenous knowledge and share resources on IKS and practices to promote indigenous knowledge.//EBawayan