ISAT University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Iloilo Province to become part of the Multi-Sectoral Advisory Council (MSAT). This partnership aims to facilitate knowledge and expertise sharing among local government units and member agencies.
The MSAT will focus on areas such as public administration, disaster risk management, community development, and local governance. Other members of the council include national government agencies like the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Philippine National Police (PNP), and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and CSO like JCI Iloilo. Learning institutions joining ISAT University in the council are Central Philippine University (CPU), University of San Agustin, West Visayas State University (WVSU), Northern Iloilo State University (NISU), and UP Visayas.
The signing ceremony was part of the 2nd edition of ‘KUMBUYAHAN,’ a project organized by DILG Iloilo Province. This initiative brings together experts and stakeholders to assist local government units in improving their operations and qualifying for the Seal of Good Local Governance.
Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, ISAT University’s VP for Research and Extension, represented President Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre Jr. at the event. He was accompanied by PICO Director Dr. Heinz B. Gumaquil. Other notable attendees included DILG Iloilo Provincial Director Engr. Carmelo F. Orbista, Dr. Lenny Mucho representing CPU, and Dr. Peter Ernie D. Paris, WVSU’s VP for Administration and Finance.
This collaboration is expected to enhance the capabilities of local government units in the region through the combined expertise of the participating institutions and agencies.
