ISU Echague - Office of the Extension and Training Services

23/06/2026

𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝟐 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐎𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞-𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

The 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐂𝐁𝐀𝐏𝐀) 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲–𝐄𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 successfully conducted 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞-𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝟐 on 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, from 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 at the 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐂𝐁𝐀𝐏𝐀, 𝐈𝐒𝐔–𝐄𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬.

The activity gathered participants from𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞, 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫, 𝐆𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐮𝐚𝐧, 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠-𝐚𝐲 for a hands-on training on transforming oyster mushrooms into innovative and marketable food products. Through practical demonstrations and interactive learning sessions, participants acquired skills in producing 𝐎𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐲𝐨𝐳𝐚, 𝐎𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐢, promoting value addition as a sustainable livelihood opportunity.

The 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 is led by 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐘𝐍 𝐁. 𝐁𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀, 𝐌𝐁𝐀, Project Leader, whose vision is to empower partner communities through technology transfer, entrepreneurship, and food innovation.

The training featured three technology-based studies:
𝟏. 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐲𝐨𝐳𝐚, led by 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐆. 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐧;
𝟐. 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬, led by 𝐀𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐋. 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚; 𝐚𝐧𝐝
𝟑. 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐢, led by 𝐉𝐞𝐪 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐨.

Each study showcased practical food processing techniques that enable communities to create nutritious, high-value mushroom products with strong market potential. The participants actively engaged in the preparation, processing, packaging, and tasting of the products, gaining knowledge that can be translated into home-based enterprises and additional sources of income.

The training highlighted the importance of innovation, entrepreneurship, and value addition in maximizing the economic potential of oyster mushrooms. More importantly, it reinforced the University's commitment to extending research-based technologies that promote food security, sustainable livelihoods, and community empowerment.

Through the dedication of the project leaders, study leaders, and partner communities, 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝟐 continues to demonstrate that innovation, collaboration, and education can transform local resources into sustainable livelihood opportunities and improve the quality of life of partner beneficiaries.

22/06/2026

𝐂𝐁𝐀𝐏𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐎𝐀 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

The College of Business, Accountancy and Public Administration (CBAPA) of Isabela State University–Echague Campus successfully conducted its 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐌𝐎𝐀) 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 Signing Ceremony with partner agencies and organizations on 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, at the 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, ISU-Echague Campus.

Anchored on the theme, "𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬, 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭," the activity formalized the collaboration between CBAPA and its partner stakeholders, namely Barangays Pangal Norte, Pangal Sur, Gumbauan, Salay, and Rumang-ay of Echague; the Local Government Units of Jones, San Agustin, and San Isidro; the ISU Consumers Cooperative; and the Mengal Women Association.

The program highlighted the commitment of the University and its partners to work together in implementing responsive and sustainable extension initiatives that address the needs of communities. During the activity, CBAPA presented its flagship extension programs, namely 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄, 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐳𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃, 𝐊𝐨𝐨𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐀𝐭𝐛𝐩., 𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐀𝐓 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄-𝐏𝐎𝐖, which focus on entrepreneurship development, cooperative strengthening, livelihood enhancement, community empowerment, and sustainable development.

University officials, extension leaders, faculty members, and representatives from partner agencies expressed their support for the collaborative efforts that will further extend the University's expertise and resources to partner communities. The signing of the MOA symbolizes a shared commitment to foster innovation, capacity building, and inclusive growth through meaningful partnerships.

Through this strengthened collaboration, CBAPA reaffirms its dedication to delivering impactful extension services and empowering communities toward improved livelihoods, organizational development, and sustainable progress.

𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐁𝐀𝐏𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

22/06/2026

On June 20, 2026, the project “𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐳𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞” successfully held another extension activity to promote sustainable livelihood opportunities and strengthen entrepreneurial capacities among community members. A highlight of the activity was the implementation of a Paper Charcoal Making Livelihood Project, facilitated by 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐋𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚 and her team. Participants were introduced to the process of transforming recyclable paper waste into charcoal briquettes, providing them with an innovative and environmentally friendly livelihood option. The hands-on demonstration enabled community members to acquire practical skills while fostering awareness of resource conservation, waste reduction, and the potential of turning locally available materials into income-generating products.

Complementing the livelihood training was a preliminary business orientation on mentorship and coaching conducted in partnership with the BPI Bayan Group, led by Assistant Manager 𝐌𝐬. 𝐄𝐦𝐦𝐚 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐚. The session provided participants with valuable insights into entrepreneurship, basic business management, and the importance of mentorship in sustaining micro-enterprises. Discussions focused on developing an entrepreneurial mindset, identifying business opportunities within the community, and understanding the role of continuous coaching in improving enterprise performance. The BPI Bayan Group also shared experiences and practical strategies that can help aspiring entrepreneurs navigate common business challenges and enhance the sustainability of their ventures.

The activity successfully achieved its objectives by equipping participants with both technical livelihood skills and foundational business knowledge. More importantly, it strengthened the collaborative partnership between the project team, community leaders, and the BPI Bayan Group, creating a supportive environment for future enterprise development initiatives. Through this activity, Brgy BizRise continued to empower community members by providing opportunities for learning, innovation, and sustainable economic growth, bringing the project closer to its goal of building resilient and self-reliant communities.

22/06/2026

"𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐎𝐀 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬"

The College of Business, Accountancy, and Public Administration (CBAPA) of Isabela State University–Echague Campus continues its commitment to community empowerment through the successful implementation of its extension project, Bake and Rise: Empowering Women and Youth Through Baking Livelihood Projects.

On June 18, 2026, the project officially marked a significant milestone through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with its partner community, Barangay Gumbauan, Echague, Isabela. The MOA signing was conducted alongside the other CBAPA extension projects at the Climate Change Center, Isabela State University. Representing the partner barangay were Barangay Captain Chrysler Lorenzo and the Barangay Health Workers, who expressed their support and commitment to the success of the project.

The partnership formalizes the collaborative efforts between Isabela State University and Barangay Gumbauan in providing women and youth beneficiaries with skills development opportunities that can contribute to sustainable livelihood and community development. Through this initiative, participants will be equipped with practical baking competencies, entrepreneurial knowledge, and hospitality-related skills that can open doors to employment and income-generating opportunities.

Following the successful MOA signing, the Bake and Rise Team conducted its initial training activity in the afternoon at the Multi-Purpose Hall, CBAPA, ISU Echague Campus. The activity served as the preparatory session for the project beneficiaries, introducing them to the rich history and evolution of baking as both a craft and a livelihood opportunity.

Led by Project Leader Ms. Arlene L. Remigio, MSHRM, together with the project component leaders, the session provided participants with an overview of the fundamentals of baking and the proper use of various baking equipment and tools. The beneficiaries were familiarized with essential baking instruments, their functions, safety considerations, and best practices in handling equipment to ensure preparedness for the upcoming hands-on baking workshops.

The activity also emphasized the importance of food safety, sanitation, creativity, and professionalism in baking. Participants gained initial insights into how baking skills can be transformed into entrepreneurial ventures through proper product development, quality control, and customer-oriented practices.

The successful MOA signing and initial training activity signify the beginning of a meaningful journey toward empowering the women and youth of Barangay Gumbauan. Through collaboration, capacity-building, and shared commitment, the Bake and Rise Team hopes to cultivate not only skilled bakers but also future entrepreneurs who can contribute to the economic growth and development of their community.

17/06/2026

𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 (𝐁-𝐍𝐄𝐏) 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐒𝐔-𝐁𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐈 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

On June 17, 2026, the Barangay Network Empowerment Program (B-NEP) Training on Network Installation, Configuration, and Management was successfully conducted under the leadership of 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐂. 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐦, 𝐃𝐈𝐓 together with 𝐈𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐓. 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐚, 𝐃𝐈𝐓, and 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬 𝐁. 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐨, 𝐃𝐈𝐓, component leaders. The activity was attended by barangay officials and representatives from Barangay Pangal Norte and Barangay Gumbauan, both BIDANI covered Barangay.

The training aimed to enhance the participants' knowledge and skills in basic computer networking through both lecture sessions and hands-on activities. Topics covered included 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐬, 𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

Through practical demonstrations and guided exercises, participants gained valuable experience in setting up and managing network systems, equipping them with the technical competencies needed to improve connectivity and digital services within their respective barangays.

The activity reflects the commitment of the program to empower local communities through technology, fostering efficient communication, information sharing, and digital development at the barangay level.

17/06/2026

On June 11, 2026, the project ““𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐳𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞” successfully carried out an extension activity, marking an important step toward fostering community-driven enterprise development in the BIDANI partner barangay. The extension activity was held at the College of Business, Accountancy and Public Administration (CBAPA) Multi-Purpose. The meeting was attended by Barangay Capt. Hon. Chryster Lorenzo, AVP Benaly Cruz Paguirigan of BPI Bayan Grp., and members of the project BizRise, headed by Prof. Maria Teresa S. Alvarez and the team.

The activity centered on conducting a 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐓𝐍𝐀) to gain a deeper understanding of the community’s current situation, strengths, challenges, and opportunities related to livelihood and enterprise development. Through active engagement with barangay officials, community leaders, and residents, the project team gathered valuable information that will serve as the foundation for designing responsive and relevant capacity-building programs tailored to the community’s needs.

As part of the activity, the project team also conducted preliminary business sessions with the 𝐁𝐏𝐈 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩, led by AVP Benaly Cruz Paguirigan, our valued partner agency known for its successful community development initiatives. The discussions provided an opportunity to exchange ideas, explore possible areas of collaboration, and learn from the group's experiences in implementing extension programs. AVP Ms. Benaly C. Paguirigan shared practical insights and best practices on community engagement, entrepreneurship development, financial literacy, and sustainability strategies that have contributed to the success of their programs. These learnings will help strengthen the implementation framework of Brgy BizRise and ensure that future interventions are community-centered, sustainable, and impactful.

Overall, the activity achieved its intended objectives by establishing a strong baseline for project implementation and strengthening partnerships that will support the long-term success of the program. More importantly, it fostered meaningful dialogue among stakeholders and reinforced a shared commitment to empowering communities through entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable economic opportunities. The activity served as a promising beginning for the Brgy BizRise project, paving the way for future initiatives that will enhance the capacity of community members and contribute to inclusive local development.

16/06/2026

College of Arts and Sciences

15/06/2026

CONGRATULATIONS doc Myleen Corpuz!! 👏👏👏

Congratulations to 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝘆𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗥. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘂𝘇 for being named 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁 during the celebration of the 48th Founding Anniversary of Isabela State University held on June 10, 2026.

Your passion for service, dedication to extension, and commitment to creating meaningful impact continue to inspire the ISU community and beyond.

May this achievement serve as a celebration of your hard work and the lives you continue to touch through extension.

Your achievement brings lasting pride to the ISU community.

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12/06/2026

June 11, 2026 | In continuation of the 48th Founding Anniversary celebration of Isabela State University (ISU), the ISU Echague Campus – Extension and Training Services conducted a Community Outreach Program in Barangay Pangal Norte, primarily benefiting local farmers.

Spearheaded by Campus Director Dr. Irma Plata, the activity included the distribution of tissue-cultured banana, vermicompost, and cacao seedlings to support agricultural productivity, sustainable farming practices, and improved livelihoods among the farming community.

During the program, Extension Staff Mr. Jeremy Daleja and Mr. Jayson Laguisma conducted brief discussions on the proper cultivation and management of tissue-cultured bananas and cacao seedlings, providing farmers with valuable knowledge to maximize the benefits of the planting materials distributed.

The outreach activity was carried out by the entire Campus Extension and Training Services team, who actively participated in the implementation of the program and engagement with the beneficiaries.

The participants were warmly welcomed by Barangay Captain Hon. Leonilo Rivera Jr., who expressed his gratitude to the university for its continued commitment to empowering farmers through extension services and community development initiatives.