05/02/2026
On January 30, a meaningful outreach program was conducted at Pinag-Anakan Integrated School, a remote community school serving 140 learners. This initiative is a collaborative project of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), CREDO, College of Education, and Basic Education and was made possible through the valuable support of the PARAYA Office, in collaboration with DepEd officials and partners. The program allowed us to witness the resilience of teachers and learners who continue to pursue education despite geographical challenges, limited resources, and long journeys—some even traveling by boat just to reach school.
This initiative strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It contributes to SDG 4: Quality Education by promoting inclusive and equitable access to learning opportunities, especially for learners in geographically isolated areas. It also advances SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities by helping bridge gaps in access to basic educational support and resources. The distribution of hygiene kits promotes SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, ensuring that learners are better equipped to maintain personal hygiene and stay healthy. Moreover, the collaboration among CAS, Basic Education, College of Education, CREDO, the PARAYA Office, DepEd, and partner institutions reflects SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, highlighting the power of collective action in creating positive and lasting change.
Feature programs and projects were discussed by Dr. Esperanza S. Nuñez, College of Arts and Sciences Dean, together with Mr. Mark Kevin Evangelista, PARAYA Director, and DepEd officials: Dr. Marinela Pengson, EPS Science; Dr. Cecilia Custodio, CID Chief; Dr. Rainelda Blanco, SGOD Chief; Dr. Jaime Tugade and Ma’am Maria Celina Vega, CESO VI Assistant Schools Division Superintendent; Dr. Perlita Pagdanganan, ERS Kindergarten; Dr. Shiela Marie F. Castillo, EPSA; AIS IPED; Dr. Eleseo Godoy, EPS Values Education/GMRC; Dr. Joel I. Vasallo, EPS-EPP, TLE, TVL; Dr. Mylene Isidro, EPSA-ALS; Dr. Marco Paulo Victoriano, ITO; and Dr. Agnes Bernardo, EPS in charge of ALS and IPs.
We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our dear President, Mr. Michael S. Yanga, for his unwavering support and commitment to programs that promote inclusive and quality education for all.
Together, we continue to support inclusive, compassionate, and quality education for all. 🌱