17/06/2026
๐๐๐๐๐: The Cavite State University Extension Services Center (CvSU ESC) conducted trainingโworkshop titled โAdvanced Data Management Using Google Sheets for ESC Staffโ on June 16, 2026, at the Technology Demonstration Farm Training Hall, CvSU Main Campus, as part of its commitment to build staff competencies and improve the efficiency of extension operations and reporting.
The program opened with the Invocation and National Anthem, followed by welcome remarks from Dr. Racquel G. Agustin, Director of the Extension Services Center, who emphasized the importance of accurate, organized, and accessible data management in delivering quality extension services and supporting evidenceโbased decisionโmaking.
Ms. Janine B. Bacosmo, Extension Coordinator of CvSU Carmona Campus, served as the resource speaker during the trainingโworkshop. She discussed the challenges of traditional recordโkeeping and demonstrated how Google Sheets can address these through cloud storage, realโtime collaboration, automatic saving, and data consolidation.
The session covered the interface and basic navigation of Google Sheets, followed by hands-on exercises on data audit, cleaning, validation, sorting, filtering, formula application, data linking, and dashboard creation.
Through the lectures and practical activities, ESC personnel enhanced their skills in organizing, processing, and analyzing data, which will help reduce manual errors, save time, and produce more reliable and timely accomplishment reports.
The program concluded with sharing of the impressions, evaluation, and the awarding of certificates. Ms. Raecel A. Estebat, Head of the Monitoring and Evaluation Division, delivered the closing remarks, reaffirming CvSUโs commitment to continuous professional development and the use of modern tools to improve the quality and efficiency of extension services.
