National Museum of Ethnology and the National Museum, Philippines concluded an "Agreement of Academic Cooperation" and "Memorandum of Understanding" in order to strengthen and develop academic research and exchange based upon the principles of mutual understanding, interest, and collaboration.

Both institutions will promote academic research and exchange through joint research, training, publishing, and exhibition projects. The period covered by the main Agreement is July 18th 2012 - July 17th 2017 (five years).

Director-General Ken’ichi Sudo signing the academic agreement (right), and Dr. Peter J. Matthews signing the memorandum of understanding.

Jeremy Barns, CESO III signing the agreement (second from the right), and Dr. Wilfredo F. Vendivil (second from the left) signing the memorandum of understanding.