On July 30, 2024, Cebu Technological University (CTU) hosted a productive Community Extension Services benchmarking activity with Rizal Technological University (RTU) on the 6th Floor, CN Building, CTU Main Campus. The activity began with a courtesy call at the President’s Office, followed by welcome remarks from Dr. Rosein A. Ancheta, Jr., the Vice President for Production, Extension, & Resource Generation (VP-PERG).
The activity continued with an acknowledgment of attendees, led by Dr. Maria Elena A. Aparante, Extension Chairperson, Main-CoEng. Representing CTU were Dr. Rosein A. Ancheta, Jr., VP-PERG, Dr. Simeon C. Bernados Jr., Extension Chairperson, Main-CAS, Dr. Maria Esther F. Medalla, Extension Chairperson, Main-COT, Dr. Jabin J. Deguma, Extension Chairperson, Main-CoEd, Dr. Christina Y. Pacubas, Extension Chairperson Main-CME, Dr. Ricson M. Bondad, Extension Chairperson Main-CCICT, and Asst. Prof. Anne S. Lorca, Extension Proponent, AR-Labogon.
Instr. Ricardo H. Momongan, Jr., Director, Extension and Community Services Office from the RTU, introduced the attendees, including Instr. Abigail P. Mendoza, ECSO Staff for Extension Training and Community Linkages/ CBEA Extension Coordinator, Instr. John Paul G. Sison, ECSO Staff for Extension Training and Community Program Development/ CBEA Extension Coordinator, Instr. Vanessa M. Aurelio, Staff, Financial Management Services Office, Instr. Mark Anthony L. Gallego, Staff, Accounting Office, Instr. Angeline V. Villareal, CED Extension Coordinator, Assoc. Prof. Edwin M. Purisima, CEng Extension Coordinator, and Instr. Rhoda M. Malabanan, IHK Extension Coordinator.
The activity also included a presentation of the “Hinablon sa Cebu” (Hablon) video and a discussion on best practices in community extension services. The benchmarking concluded with an open forum, allowing for a productive exchange of ideas and experiences between the participants.
