13/10/2026
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Pangasinan State University (PSU) hosted a delegation from Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) for a benchmarking activity under the โMeeting of Mindsโ initiative on October 12, 2026, at Kalachuchi Hall, PSU Golden Lion Hotel in Lingayen town
The activity brought together officials and personnel from both state universities to exchange practices in managing income-generating projects (IGP), operating auxiliary services and utilizing university resources to support institutional programs and services.
University President Dr. Elbert M. Galas emphasized the value of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in strengthening university operations and maximizing the potential of income-generating initiatives.
Dr. Narciso F. Castro, University Director for Production and Auxiliary Services, who represented Vice President Jeanilyn Villanueva of the Administration and Finance Management Division, welcomed the NORSU delegation and said โIncome-generating projects are not only a means of generating resources for the University. They are also opportunities to strengthen institutional services, develop practical competencies, and support our broader educational mission."
Dr. Castro led the PSU prsentations along Dr. Jerry L. Ceballos, Jr., General Manager of the Golden Lion Hotel.
PSU presented its range of income-generating initiatives, including the Golden Lion Hotel, commercial stalls, agricultural production, livestock and poultry projects, fabrication services, and technology incubation.
The hotel presentation covered staff development, customer service, performance monitoring, waste management, and internship opportunities for Hospitality Management students, highlighting its role as both a university enterprise and a practical training facility.
During the open forum, the NORSU delegation raised questions on business permits and official receipts, financial transactions between university offices and IGP procurement procedures, utility expenses, intellectual property income, agricultural operations, and dormitory management. PSU officials and personnel shared their experiences and discussed the policies, financial procedures, and operational considerations involved in managing these activities.
The NORSU delegation, representing Vice President for Administration and Finance Dr. Merivic G. Catada, included Dr. Pirl I. Enquilino, Director for University Enterprise Development; Engr. Celestina O. Favor, Planning Director; Dr. Johann Heinrich P. Malongo, Head of Intellectual Property and Business Management; Mr. Roche L. Cabanlit, Information Technology and Technical Support Specialist; Dr. Aileen Rosette M. Felix, Gender and Development Director and Board Director of the NORSU Multipurpose Cooperative; Dr. Francis M. Galon, Campus Administrator overseeing farm operations; and Mr. Arnie B. Villanueva, UniBistro Manager.
Dr. Enquilino noted the value of the exchange in gaining insights into PSUโs practices and exploring approaches that NORSU could adapt to strengthen the management of its own income-generating projects and auxiliary services.
The visit concluded with a tour led by the Public Relations Director Venus May Sarmiento and the PRPIO personnel, of PSU IGP projects like the commercial stalls and GLH. The tour also included a visit to the Public Relations and Information Office and the Gender and Development Office where the NORSU delegation were welcomed by GAD Director Dr. Romary R. Lincod.
