25/09/2025
September 24, 2025 | Philippine Normal University Visayas
On September 24, 2025, the Philippine Normal University Visayas (PNU Visayas) formally held a ceremonial partnership signing with the Person with Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO) of Cadiz City and the Cadiz 50-Up Basketball Club. The event, spearheaded by the Gender Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) Unit, was conducted at IMC 2, PNU Visayas.
The program opened with preliminaries, followed by the welcome remarks of Dr. Maria Fatima P. Dolendo, OIC-Director for Research, Extension, Quality Assurance, and Development. In his inspirational message, the Executive Director and Provost, Dr. Ralger D. Jocson, Jr., underscored that the partnership affirms PNUβs mission to extend education beyond the classroom by nurturing character, championing wellness, and promoting equity.
Dr. Emylin T. Batulat, Head of the GEDI Unit, presented the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), outlining the respective roles and responsibilities of PNU Visayas and its partner agencies. This was followed by the ceremonial signing, participated in by Dr. Ralger D. Jocson, Jr. (Executive Director and Provost), Mrs. June Faith G. Gumban (Director for Administration, Finance, and Planning), Dr. Maria Fatima P. Dolendo (Head of Extension, Alumni, Linkages, and Internationalization Unit), Dr. Emylin T. Batulat (Head of GEDI Unit), Mr. Al James Madrid (OIC of PDAO Cadiz City), and Mr. Aragon D. Dechimo (President of Cadiz 50-Up Basketball Club). After the signing, representatives from the partner institutions expressed their commitment to the collaboration.
An open forum followed, during which both parties raised relevant questions and shared their goals for future joint activities. The program concluded with the closing remarks of Prof. Paul S. Magbanua and a fellowship lunch.
The partnership with the Person with Disabilities Affairs Office reflects PNU Visayasβ shared commitment to empowerment and inclusion for persons with disabilities through collaborative programs and activities. Meanwhile, the agreement with the Cadiz 50-Up Basketball Club seeks to encourage menβs engagement in promoting gender equality while supporting their overall health and well-being.
This event marks another milestone for PNU Visayas as it continues to uphold its vision of building inclusive and empowered communities through education, advocacy, and collaboration.