11th PASUC VI-EMC REGIONAL EXTENSION SYMPOSIUM AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY – “Advancing the Role of Extension Implementers Amidst Adversities towards Sustainable Development”

  • Iloilo Science and Technology University alongside with Dr. Adrienne D. Veloso Chair of PASUC VI-EMC with her officers, joins PASUC IV-EMC REGIONAL EXTENSION SYSMPOSIUM AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY, held in AGM Hall Sunn Hotel, NONESCOST Sagay City, Negros Occidental (November 8-10, 2022)
  • The three-day activity was held at Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology (NONESCOST), Sagay City. For the 11th regional symposium and general assembly, the EMC is bringing together SUC extensionists under the topic “Advancing the Role of Extension Implementers Amidst Adversities towards Sustainable Development”which is anticipated to further discover the role of extensionists, particularly during the most difficult period for achieving real development.
  • This activity seeks to promote discussion among SUC extensionists and to benefit from one another’s experiences in implementing extension projects. Additionally, it aims to support member state universities and colleges in the development of guidelines and regulations for extension program and services. Additionally, it intends to develop workable plans and strategies for fostering collaboration between PASUC VI member institutions in operational training initiatives and professional support services.

17 participants from different SUC extensionists have participated in the said activity. The Extension Services Division (ESD) of Iloilo Science and technology have presented their entries in following categories: Education and Humanities –  titled as “Rank-Up: English Proficiency and ICT Training for DepEd Teacher Aspirants”, was presented by Miss Joan Nacita of Iloilo Science and Technolgy University Miag-ao Campus. Health and Environment – titled as “Development Plan for Education of Bulabog Pulutian National Park”, presented by Dr. Corazon Corbal and authored by Dr. Corazon Corbal, Engr. Adrian Pillano and Arch. Jay Lloyd Carnaje of Iloilo Science and Technology Univesity Iloilo Campus. Agriculture/Fishery/Livelihood – titled as “DUMANGAS BUILDERS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT”, authored and presented by Ms. Roshin B. Quitor of Iloilo Science Technolgy University Dumangas Campus.

An award was given to Dr. Corazon Corbal for placing 2nd in Education and Humanities category, the paper entitled as “Development Plan for Ecotourism Program of Bulabog Putian National Park.

PASUC has always been the center of coordination between and among State Universities and Colleges with government and private agencies, both local and international. It represented State Universities and Colleges on various meetings, invitations and working committees.