The New Ireland Development Corporation (NIDC), through its education subsidiary Malagan Education Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Perpetual Help University in the Philippines to strengthen education and skills development in New Ireland Province.
The MOU was signed on 28th July 2026.
NIDC Group of Companies Managing Director, Mr. Christian Tarkap, said the partnership falls under Malagan Education’s mandate to invest in the province’s human capital.
“Malagan Education is focused on developing educational infrastructure, vocational training centers, and scholarship programs. This MOU demonstrates that commitment by equipping the youth of New Ireland with skills for future employment and entrepreneurship,” Mr. Tarkap said.
He announced that NIDC is prepared to send six undergraduate students to undertake studies in Aviation, Marine and Safety, Mining, Engineering, Business Management, and Law.
“We are keen to send six undergraduates students next Month August 2026 to further their qualifications on the above courses as Governor Hon. Byron Chan continues to prioritize tertiary education in the Province.”
“This is a milestone achievement and a strategic investment in our province’s human resource. It will also advance New Ireland’s aspirations toward Autonomy,” Mr. Tarkap added.
Also present to witness the occasion was Chairman of the Sir Julius Chan Foundation Inc., Mr. Toea Chan, who expressed full support for NIDC and the Chan-Kilovo Government in continuing the late Governor Sir Julius Chan’s Education Subsidy Policy.
Mr. Chan further announced that the Sir Julius Chan Foundation signed an MOU with a Hong Kong-based firm on 24th July 2026 to support educational, health, youth, and other development programs for New Ireland Province.