23/01/2026
𝗠𝗣𝗦𝗨, 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝗨 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶 𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶 𝗺𝗴𝗺𝘁
To advance shared goals for an inclusive and gender-responsive agriculture management, the Mountain Province State University (MPSU) and Central Bicol State University Agriculture (CBSUA) forged a partnership for research and institutional learning through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at MPSU, Bontoc, MP, on 22 January 2026.
Through their representatives MPSU President Dr. Edgar G. Cue and CBSUA President Dr. Alberto N. Naperi, both universities inked the MOA in a ceremony at the MPSU Administration Hall.
Said MOA outlines joint initiatives for research, extension, and capacity -building programs, projects, and activities with a focus on gender-responsive approaches to agricultural development.
As part of their institutional commitment, officials and representatives of both universities also signed the Statement of Commitment and Agreement for Gender-responsive Agriculture.
Following this, the delegates engaged in a discussion and dialogue where they shared their best practices, success stories, and challenges in implementing inclusive agricultural programs as well as institutional strategies, priorities, and community-based innovations.
In his message, Dr. Cue emphasized the transformative role of inclusive and collaborative approaches in agricultural development.
“Agriculture today demands not only innovation and productivity, but also inclusivity, equity, and sustainability. We look forward to meaningful exchanges, co-created knowledge, and institutional learning that will benefit not only our universities, but more importantly, the farming communities we serve” he said. #