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20/08/2026

TEC Meeting for CHS SULONG Extension Proposal!

On August 19, 2026, the Technical Evaluation Committee convened to assess the extension program "CHS SULONG for ABACALEROS" — a project focused on occupational safety and health literacy.
Thank you to the proponent and committee members for your commitment to impactful community extension work.

13/08/2026

Stronger Together!

The Extension Services came together on August 12, 2026 for a crucial meeting with our ES Staff, coordinators, focal persons, and lead proponents!

Key agenda items included streamlining of PPMP and PR processes and a re-orientation on the CHED guidelines to ensure we are aligned with national standards. Grateful for the active participation and commitment to excellence from all attendees.

12/08/2026

On August 11, 2026, the Extension Services team gathered at the Assembly Room for a productive meeting led by Director Jowi B. Resayaga, MaST, MaGC.

Key agenda items discussed:
✅ Preparation for the GEMS MOA Signing & Partnership Commitment Ceremony
✅ Awareness Campaign & Information Drive on the Solo Parent Act

This is all in line with the upcoming implementation of the GEMS Extension Program this 2026, strengthening partnerships and empowering our community through meaningful extension initiatives.

Thank you to all attendees, including our SUC President, MSWDO representatives, GAD and GCTO teams, and our dedicated faculty extensionists from CBA, CIT, and CICT. Your presence and commitment are truly valued!

Together, we move forward with purpose and service.

07/08/2026

Spreading kindness in Pandan!

CatSU-CBA faculty turned their outreach into a meaningful Fiesta gift for the Parish of St. Ignatius of Loyola - donating clothes and food while promoting sustainable practices. Thank you to all our generous donors!

31/07/2026

CatSU-CBA continues to empower TALFA farmers through technical consultancy & product label development!

From financial literacy training to securing DOLE livelihood equipment, this extension program helps boost local products like peanut butter & chips - supporting recovery after Typhoon Pepito.

30/07/2026

Strengthening community enterprises through sustainable livelihood investments.

The CatSU College of Humanities and Social Sciences Extension Team, led by Prof. Ricardo V. Arcilla Jr., facilitated the Awarding of a Financial Grant under the Adopted Community Organizations (ACOs) Program on July 30, 2026 in Bagamanoc, Catanduanes. The activity was conducted in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development – Sustainable Livelihood Program (DSWD–SLP) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bagamanoc.

As part of the initiative, the Minaili Mandaragat Sustainable Livelihood Program Association (SLPA) received a ₱300,000 financial grant to establish an integrated farming livelihood project. The assistance aims to strengthen the association's enterprise, improve income-generating opportunities, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of community-based livelihoods.

Through the ACOs Program, Catanduanes State University continues to collaborate with its partners in promoting inclusive development and supporting local organizations through responsive extension initiatives.

28/07/2026

Catanduanes State University, together with Caritas Virac and Fundación de Religiosos para la Salud (FRS), formally sealed a landmark partnership on July 28, 2026, at the CatSU Conference Room.

This collaboration marks the official launch of three (3) impactful extension projects aimed at strengthening communities in the Municipalities of Gigmoto and Bagamanoc:
1. Project Bantay-Layag – Disaster Risk Reduction and Management initiative by the College of Engineering and Architecture
2. The MED Approach – Abaca rehabilitation through multi-varietal farming, native tree integration, and disease-free nursery establishment by the College of Agriculture and Fisheries
3. Juanapreneurship – A livelihood program empowering women beneficiaries, led by the Colleges of Business and Accountancy, Industrial Technology, and Agriculture and Fisheries.

The ceremony was graced by messages of commitment from Prof. Kristopher T. Visaya, UIPRCO Director and Proponent of Juanapreneurship, Mr. Alfonso Nuñez, FRS Country Director, and Fr. Raymund Teodones, Director of Caritas Virac, with an inspiring welcome address from Dr. Gemma G. Acedo, SUC President III and objectives presentation by Dr. Robert B. Barba, Jr., VP-REPA.

Together, we move forward in building resilient, sustainable, and empowered communities!

23/07/2026

TEC Meeting Conducted for "Bantay Layag" Extension Proposal

On July 22, 2026, the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) convened at the VPREPA Office to formally evaluate the extension program proposal "Bantay Layag," submitted by Engr. Nanette M. Valeza and Engr. Lino Nero G. Sorra of the College of Engineering and Architecture.

The committee reviewed key documents including the program proposal, MEL Plan, and research abstract to ensure the project’s alignment with extension goals.

Stay tuned for updates on this community-focused initiative!

21/07/2026

Moving forward with excellence!

The ES Staff and College Extension Coordinators, together with the members of Area V – Extension, Consultancy, and Linkages, convened on July 21, 2026, at the ES Assembly Room to jumpstart preparations for institutional accreditation.

Key agenda items included the strategic planning of documentary requirements, and Updates on the proposed new Extension Manual, Extension Agenda 2027–2031, and ES GREEN Flagship Program.

Together, we strengthen our commitment to quality extension services and community engagement!

07/07/2026

Advancing Abaca Rehabilitation in Catanduanes!

On July 6, 2026, the ES Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) Meeting was conducted to assess the proposed Abaca Rehabilitation through Multi-varietal Farming, Endemic/Native Tree Integration, and Disease-free Nursery Establishment Program, a transformative extension initiative for Gigmoto, Catanduanes.

Led by the College of Agriculture and Fisheries (CAF) in partnership with Fundasyon de Religiosos Para La Salud (FRS) and the Local Government Unit of Gigmoto, the project aims to:
- Rehabilitate typhoon- and disease-affected abaca farms
- Empower 100 abaca farmer-partners through capacity-building
- Establish community-based disease-free nurseries
- Integrate contour farming and endemic tree species
- Promote climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural practices

This 3-year program (2026–2029) aligns with the UN SDGs, the Bicol Regional Development Plan, and the extension mandates of Catanduanes State University which bridge science and indigenous knowledge for long-term agricultural resilience.

Together, we are building a stronger, more sustainable future for upland farming communities!

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