Empowering the NextGen Physical Therapists:
DRTREFI and Grandison strengthen ties for global PT excellence
The Doña Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Educational Foundation Inc. (DRTREFI) continues to raise the bar for global healthcare education, hosting the latest leg of Grandison’s “Grit to Greatness” Roadshow on July 7, 2026. The event underscored a strategic partnership designed to bridge academic excellence and international career success for Filipino Physical Therapists (PTs).
The visit came at a celebratory moment for the institution. Fresh from honoring its passers and topnotchers in the June 2026 Physical Therapist Licensure Examination (PTLE), DRTREFI has further cemented its reputation as a premier source of PT talent — the kind of track record that draws world-class partners to its doorstep.
A Partnership Built for Professional Growth
For institutions like DRTREFI, aligning with a top healthcare recruitment agency gives students a competitive edge in an increasingly globalized profession.
“We are delighted to be invited by Dean Cañete to engage with the brilliant minds here at DRTREFI,” said Jammy Lei Colipano of MMML Recruitment Services Inc., Grandison’s partner recruitment agency in the Philippines. “Schools are increasingly selective about their international partners, and we are proud that DRTREFI recognizes the value of the Grandison Gold Standard. This is a partnership built on mutual trust and a shared vision for our graduates.”
Excellence Through the Grandison Gold Standard
The Grandison Gold Standard anchored the day’s discussions, mapping out the rigorous preparation and end-to-end support PTs need to successfully navigate the US pathway. Students also learned why a Grandison review so often points to the same three things: transparency, strong support systems, and a commitment to long-term career placement.
DRTREFI College of Biomedical Sciences’ Dean Jay Anthony Cañete, PTRP, underscored why the relationship matters.
Our students deserve the best opportunities, and that includes access to reliable, ethical, and high-performing partners. The Grandison feedback we've received and the success stories we see firsthand, reassure us that we are aligning our students with a leader in the industry. This partnership ensures our graduates are not just ready for licensure, they are ready for the global stage.
Student Success and Future Aspirations
The roadshow drew an enthusiastic response, with students citing Grandison’s track record as a source of confidence in charting their own paths.
By laying out a clear roadmap to the US, the initiative helps future PTs see their professional future not as a distant dream but as a plan.
As DRTREFI celebrates its newest topnotchers, the partnership stands as a promise to the cohorts that follow: the institution will keep building relationships with world-class organizations, ensuring the legacy of Filipino Physical Therapy excellence continues to reach new heights on the global stage.
For more information on the recent PTLE achievements, visit the DRTREFI Physical Therapy Department. To learn more about Grandison, visit Grandison’s PT offerings and Facebook page.
