08/08/2026
CTU CONSOLACION CAMPUS STRENGTHENS LITERACY INITIATIVES THROUGH MOA SIGNING FOR PROJECT REBYU 2.0 AND GUGMA SA PAGBASA 3.0
Cebu Technological University (CTU) Consolacion Campus, through the College of Education, Arts, and Sciences (CEAS), officially launched the implementation of Project R.E.B.Y.U. 2.0 (Read/Basa, Explore/Tuklasin Book/Libro, Youth/Kabataan, Understand/Unawain) and Project Gugma sa Pagbasa Phase 3.0 for their second batch of beneficiaries on August 8, 2026. The program commenced with warm and inspiring opening remarks delivered by Campus Director Dr. Sarah Jane A. Colina, who emphasized the university's unwavering commitment to community extension, educational empowerment, and fostering a strong culture of reading among local youth.
To establish the framework and core objectives of the extension projects, project leads delivered comprehensive rationales detailing their vision for the beneficiaries. Dr. Donna Mae S. Tagsip, Project Lead of Gugma sa Pagbasa, detailed the project’s mission to nurture a deep passion for reading and improve basic literacy skills among young learners. Following her, Dr. Himeji-Ken V. Dela Peña, Project Lead of Project R.E.B.Y.U., outlined the scope of Project R.E.B.Y.U. 2.0, highlighting its focus on developing critical comprehension, analytical thinking, and lifelong reading habits for student beneficiaries.
A central highlight of the event was the Ceremonial Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), solidifying the multi-sectoral partnership between CTU Consolacion, local government units, and participating schools. Strong messages of commitment were extended by community leaders, including Hon. Neil S. Congson (Barangay Captain of Nangka), Hon. Antonietto O. Pepito (Barangay Captain of Jugan), and Hon. Fe Q. Cuyos (Barangay Captain of Tayud). Participating school heads also expressed their heartfelt messages of support, reaffirming their shared dedication to supporting student development and ensuring the successful delivery of the literacy programs.
The event concluded with Closing Remarks delivered by Dr. Elenita A. Apas, Dean of the College of Education, Arts, and Sciences (CEAS). Dr. Apas expressed her deep gratitude to all project leads, local officials, school heads, and extension partners for their collaborative spirit. She reiterated that through joint efforts like Project REBYU and Gugma sa Pagbasa, the institution will continue to bridge learning gaps and build a brighter, literate future for the youth of Consolacion.