Extension and Social Development Services - City College of Cagayan de Oro

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!

City College of Cagayan de Oro (CCCDO) proudly celebrates the successful publication of a new research study titled “𝐀𝐧 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨”, published in the Mindanao Journal of Alternative Education is scholarly work is authored by Dr. Ray Butch D. Mahinay of City College of Cagayan de Oro, in collaboration with Rolly S. Ortiz, Jr., Freizie Hazil G. Naranjo, Roselyn A. Faciol, Julieta N. Dolero, and Jefferson C. Cena, esteemed educators and ALS practitioners from various DepEd divisions across Northern Mindanao.

The study examines the functional literacy status and learning gaps among non-enrolled individuals, particularly those with no grade completed, a sector often overlooked in both formal and non-formal education systems. Anchored on Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, the research integrates data from the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS) and insights from ALS implementers across 342 Community Learning Centers (CLCs) in Region X.

Findings reveal a concerning reality—only 10.8% of individuals in Northern Mindanao with no grade completed are functionally literate, highlighting persistent and deep learning deprivation. The study further identifies significant disparities in CLC design, resource allocation, support systems, and governance structures, all of which directly influence learner engagement and literacy outcomes.

Moreover, qualitative evidence underscores how systemic limitations affect instructional quality and learner progression. The research emphasizes that addressing functional illiteracy requires more than expanding access—it calls for strategic, systemic improvements in program delivery. Key recommendations include upgrading CLCs to Type 3 standards, establishing offline digital learning hubs, strengthening LGU–DepEd–NGO partnerships, and integrating culturally responsive and formative assessment practices within ALS implementation.

This publication highlights the urgent need to strengthen alternative education systems and reinforces the vital role of inclusive, community-based learning approaches in addressing educational inequities.

This achievement reflects CCCDO’s unwavering commitment to research excellence, innovation, and advancing inclusive education for underserved populations.

For further insights, access the publication here:
DOI 10.17613/gfpwr-bfc08

𝐀 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐓𝐇 🎓✨

The 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗦) 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 extends its warmest congratulations to 𝗠𝘀. 𝗚𝗲𝗺𝗺𝗮 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀, our 𝗘𝗢𝗢 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, for successfully earning her 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 major in 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

Completing her degree through the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) is a testament to Gemma's years of professional expertise and her commitment to lifelong learning. Her achievement further strengthens our office’s capacity to lead impactful community outreach with enhanced strategic and human resource expertise.

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐦𝐚!

𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄! 🎓

The 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗦) 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 extends its warmest congratulations to 𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻, our 𝗘𝗢𝗢 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱, for successfully attaining his 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (MBA).

Your dedication to professional growth and academic excellence strengthens our mission to serve the community with even greater leadership and strategic vision. We are incredibly proud of this milestone!

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧!

Dr. Ray Butch Mahinay, our Vice President for Extension and Social Development Services, has been officially tapped as a writer for the ‘Development of Curriculum Unpacking Resource Guide.’

This prestigious role is part of the national "Reframing of the Pre-Service Teacher Curriculum Project," a collaborative effort by the RITQ, the Teacher Education Council, and CHED.

We are incredibly proud to see CCCO leadership contributing to the advancement of teacher quality across the Philippines.

Congratulations, Doc Butch!

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐀𝐘 | 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 of the 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗼 joins the global celebration of the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 this 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, with the theme “𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓, 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒕.”

Let this serve as a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the environment and take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future. Together, we have the power to make a difference.

𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐓𝐀𝐒

By: Rhea Dela Cruz

Students of the City College of Cagayan de Oro took part in a whole-day training on disaster preparedness and safety during the Project LIGTAS event held on April 16, 2026, at the AVR of the college.

The activity is part of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) and aims to prepare students to respond to emergencies in their communities.

In his welcome remarks, Dr. Ray Butch D. Mahinay encouraged students to take the training seriously. He said the program is not only a school requirement but also an opportunity to learn how to help others during disasters.

He also shared that students may soon become part of the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC), a group that helps in emergency situations along with other rescue organizations.

The training included sessions on first aid, bandaging, and hands-only CPR. These were led by invited speakers from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRO), who guided the students through both discussions and hands-on activities.

Students were also asked to perform return demonstrations to show what they learned.

One of the participants, Catherine June P. Libres, said the training helped her understand the importance of learning more than one lifesaving skill.

“In real situations, you don’t just use one skill. You may need to do CPR and bandaging at the same time,” she shared.

She added that the experience taught her to stay calm and think quickly during emergencies.

The event ended with closing remarks, a photo opportunity, and submission of outputs from the participants.

Through Project LIGTAS, students gained not only knowledge but also the confidence to respond and serve their community in times of need. (RDC/ONP)

Photo: Gryka Lorraine Pacudan

𝟖𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐖 𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 | 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

As we celebrate the 𝟴𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻, we honor the "𝘎𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘪" by committing ourselves to meaningful service and community building. May we always be worthy of the freedom they won for us because their 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐫 is the legacy they left for our generation.

𝐀 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐀𝐘! 🫡

The Extension and Social Development Cluster celebrates the birthday of our ROTC Coordinator, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘂 𝗣𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼!

We appreciate your tireless leadership in guiding our students toward meaningful service. May your new year be filled with the same joy and inspiration you bring to our institution.