Archives for January 15, 2021

It’s no coincidence that these two visionary leaders got the chance to work together for a mutually beneficial endeavour that could better the lives of the community they are serving, listening to their people and taking into consideration their welfare above all.

Yes, you’ve read it right! DR. RAUL F. MUYONG and HON. RAUL N. BANIAS are partners in doing public service and were both born to be the modern heroes in this time. Public servants with a heart, indeed!

“Rauls were really born handsome and intellectual…” Mayor Banias started his opening message with this island-ish punch.

“We are not made Raul for nothing!” Dr. Muyong responded with a humble tone that captured the heart of everybody and made them even more attentive to what he was saying.

It was in 2018 when the partnership started and the same thread of thinking connected them and made the partnership even stronger and communication lines were kept open. The good mayor recalled that since before he had already an engagement with the institution because he took his ROTC in the fields of the then Institute and it is so refreshing to be re-connected with its amazing people again.

The Citizen Satisfaction Index System which was funded by the Department of Interior and Local Government paved the way for this incredible encounter and partnership – the heart of it all.

“Rest assured that ISAT U will be here for you and we are really happy to be of service!” Dr. Muyong is always open for more collaborations in the name of public service.

Dr. Raul F. Muyong, university president, reiterated his message of development and inclusivity for all campuses during the pre – opening conference for faculty for the 2nd semester, academic year 2020 – 2021, held on January 15, 2021 via Zoom.

In his report, Muyong emphasized the various accomplishments of the university despite the prevailing pandemic. This includes the completion of student services center, university library, L – building and other infrastructure projects all across the system. He also mentioned about the distribution of 5, 416 units of electronic tablets with learning packets and the corresponding approval and purchase of additional 493 units this semester.

Recently, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) handed the PRIME HRM Maturity Level 2 (Bronze Award) to the university with the distinction as the first SUC in Panay to receive the award. The ISAT U – DTI Fablab was also recognized by the Department of Industry (DTI) as the best fabrication laboratory in the country in Covid-19 responses and innovations and the “people’s choice” awardee during the annual Fabsiklaban: Fabricating the New Normal event. This is a validation to the efforts of the university in producing personal protective equipment (PPE) and innovative, science based – based projects in partnership with DOST, LGUs, and other public and private organizations.

The university also trail blazed the conduct of webinars designed to address the pressing concerns of students and other stakeholders during this pandemic. “No matter how difficult the situation is, just go, go, go,” Muyong added in his speech.