From Capiz to Cavite

CapSU, SDCA forge partnerships in research, extension
By Niño Manaog, Extension Associate, CapSU 

Photos by John Mark Poblete, Account Officer, SDCA

A 12-man team from the Capiz State University (CapSU) led by President Editha Magallanes recently completed their three-day visit to the Saint Dominic College of Asia (SDCA) in Bacoor City, Cavite.

On March 1, all CapSU personnel led lectures on the technologies previously requested by SDCA. Dr. Emelita Solante, extension director, shared on the mushroom production while Dr. Guillermo Legada, research director, presented the CapSU’s bamboo culture.

For his part, Dr. Ramises Solante presented the coconut culture. Then, Dr. Emmanuel Perez, dean of CapSU Roxas City Campus Graduate School showcased the accomplishments of the Mobile Technology School; while Prof. Victor Billanes lectured on aqua-silviculture.

Held at the SDCA audio-visual room, said seminars were attended by SDCA faculty and students; and officials of the Brgy. Layong Mabilog in Maragondon, Cavite, an adopted barangay of SDCA.

Led by their president and CEO, Dr. Gregorio Andaman, Jr., the SDCA warmly received the sharing of technologies and committed to seek CapSU’s assistance in doing their research and extension efforts to their communities.

On the second day, the host school toured the CapSU team to their potential project sites in research & extension in three barangays Layong Mabilog and Talipusngo, both of Maragondon, Cavite. The team was also brought to the mangrove area recently adopted by SDCA in Brgy. Sinegualasan, Bacoor City.

Then, on the last day, representatives of both schools pooled their heads together to draft plans for collaboration in said areas for the communities in Cavite.

For his part, Dr. Andaman thanked CapSU for the generosity of their spirit. In turn, Dr. Magallanes committed to help SDCA, saying all these are just the beginning of the new partnership.

CapSU’s partnership with SDCA has been an initiative of Prof. Amel Magallanes, faculty of the CapSU Roxas City campus, who is now finishing his doctorate studies in Manila. Supported by SDCA President Andaman, all accommodations and preparations were led by Dr. Zenaida Sadiwa, community development officer.

The CapSU and SDCA officials and representatives led by their presidents, Dr. Editha Magallanes (fifth from left, second row) and Dr. Gregorio Andaman, Jr. (sixth from left, second row) are joined by the four officials of Brgy. Talipusngo in Maragondon, Cavite (all seated, front row).