Following the recent Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing, Cebu Technological University (CTU) Consolacion officially launched the first session of the GUSLA: Gastronomic Understanding and Skills for Lifelong Application at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Consolacion on August 22, 2025.

The session began with 𝑫𝒓. 𝑹𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒐 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒂, Dean of Instruction (DOI) of CTU Consolacion, who delivered an insightful overview of the GUSLA Project, emphasizing its role as a sustainable community extension program designed to equip Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) with practical knowledge and skills. He also introduced the team of faculty extensionistas who will be facilitating various sessions throughout the program.

Highlighting the first day’s learning activity, 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇. 𝑫𝒂𝒗𝒚 𝑩𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒂, Program Chair of the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM), conducted a lecture on the dos and don’ts in the kitchen. His discussion focused on food safety, proper hygiene, and basic kitchen practices that are essential in both livelihood and rehabilitation contexts.

Adding to the collaborative spirit of the initiative, 𝑴𝒔. 𝑹𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒍 𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒋𝒂 and 𝑴𝒔. 𝑮𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒚𝒔 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒆 𝑬𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒄 of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) Department were also present, showing cross-departmental support in ensuring the project’s success.

The GUSLA Project aims to foster rehabilitation through education, skills training, and values formation, creating meaningful opportunities for PDLs to reintegrate into society with dignity and purpose. The successful start of the program signals a strong partnership between CTU Consolacion and BJMP Consolacion in advancing community engagement and social transformation.