Department of Home Economics of the Mindanao State University-Marawi Campus

Another CHEmpion! Cheers to Mr. Nassif Imam, CHAMPION of Poster Making Contest. 🏆💯

🏆 CHAMPIONS OF RESEARCH INNOVATION! 🍉🧼

We are incredibly thrilled to announce that our very own BTVTED - Home Economics students, Abdul Jamie Q. Datudacula and Melissa B. Taurac, have bagged the CHAMPION title at the Research Study Showcase during the recently concluded 6th TEIs Student Congress held on May 26, 2026 at the International Convention Center, MSU-Main, Marawi City! 🎓✨

Special Awards Received:
🏆 Best Research Showcase
🏆 Best Communicators

The groundbreaking study, “The Acceptability Level and Moisturizing Efficacy of Watermelon Peel Soap: An Experimental Study,” shines a brilliant spotlight on sustainable product development and Green Chemistry—proving that agricultural waste can be transformed into high-potential, eco-friendly skincare solutions. 🌿

💡 Why Their Research Matters:
Eco-Friendly Innovation: Utilizing watermelon peel to reduce waste and promote sustainable practices.

Proven Efficacy: Demonstrating noticeable improvements in skin moisture, hydration, and softness.

Economic Boost: Offering viable market potential that can benefit local farmers, entrepreneurs, and the community.

"Turning waste into wealth, and research into real-world solutions."

Your MSU-Marawi College of Education family is immensely proud of your dedication, excellence, and innovative spirit. You have raised the banner of the Department of Home Economics so high!

Keep shining and inspiring, Jamie and Melissa! May this be just the beginning of many more innovations to come. Congratulations and to all the participants! 🎉

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐆𝐎𝐏𝐀 𝟑.𝟎 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐨, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐨, 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫

Community participants actively engaged in lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities on hydroponic gardening. The session provided practical knowledge and skills on sustainable food production and innovative gardening practices that can be applied at the household and community levels.

This activity reflects the DHE's ongoing commitment to community empowerment through sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and service-learning initiatives rooted in the spirit of Kapamagogopa.

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐠𝐨𝐩𝐚 𝟑.𝟎 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗼, 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿 — The Department of Home Economics of the College of Education, Mindanao State University Main Campus, successfully conducted Session 2 on Hydroponic Gardening under its flagship extension project, “𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙤𝙜𝙤𝙥𝙖 3.0: 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙊𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨,” at Barangay Palao, Marantao, Lanao del Sur, last May 22, 2026.

The extension initiative, spearheaded by 𝗠𝗿. 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗥. 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗻, 𝗟𝗣𝗧 together with the faculty members who are present, 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗕. 𝗧𝗲𝗷𝗮𝗻𝗼, 𝗟𝗣𝗧, 𝗠𝗔𝗛𝗘 and 𝗠𝘀. 𝗡𝗼𝗿-𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗵 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗠. 𝗜𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗺, 𝗟𝗣𝗧, and students of the Department of Home Economics, aimed to equip community members with practical knowledge and hands-on skills in 𝙝𝙮𝙙𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜—an innovative and sustainable farming method that supports food security, environmental sustainability, and household self-sufficiency.

The training featured 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗕. 𝗧𝗲𝗷𝗮𝗻𝗼, 𝗟𝗣𝗧, 𝗠𝗔𝗛𝗘, Chairperson of the Department of Home Economics, as the resource speaker. She shared valuable insights on the fundamentals, advantages, and practical applications of hydroponic gardening, emphasizing its role in promoting sustainable food production and empowering communities to adopt modern agricultural practices even in limited spaces.

Prior to the workshop proper, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗡𝗼𝗿-𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗵 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗠. 𝗜𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗺, 𝗟𝗣𝗧 facilitated a comprehensive recap of Session 1, reinforcing key concepts and reflecting on the positive outcomes and community engagement achieved during the previous training activity.

The success of the program was made possible through the collaborative efforts and unwavering support of the Barangay Officials of Palao and the dedicated RASFI Volunteers, whose active participation and assistance ensured the smooth conduct of the workshop. Likewise, 𝗕𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 and 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 (𝗖𝗛𝗘) served as facilitators, guiding participants throughout the hands-on activities and exemplifying the university’s commitment to meaningful community extension and service-learning.

The Department of Home Economics extends its heartfelt gratitude to 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗣.𝗗. 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗼, 𝗖𝗣𝗔, MSU System President, for his steadfast commitment to advancing extension services and community engagement across the university system. Appreciation is likewise extended to𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗲 𝗖. 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗮, Vice Chancellor for Research, Extension and Development, and 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗼 𝗖. 𝗝𝗮𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗮, 𝗝𝗿., Director of the University Extension Service Center, for their invaluable support, guidance, and encouragement in the successful implementation of community-based extension initiatives.

The Department also extends its heartfelt gratitude to 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗮 𝗧. 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗮-𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗯𝘀𝗮𝗿, Dean of the College of Education, for her steadfast support and encouragement in advancing the department’s extension programs and community engagement initiatives.

As Kapamagogopa 3.0 continues its mission of fostering resilient and empowered communities, the project remains committed to promoting sustainable agriculture, nutrition education, and family wellness through participatory and community-centered interventions anchored on the Meranaw value of kapamagogopa—unity, cooperation, and mutual support.

The Department of Home Economics sincerely thanks all partners, facilitators, volunteers, and participants whose dedication and collaboration made this extension activity both meaningful and successful.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲

Residents of Barangay Palao, Marantao, Lanao del Sur actively participated in the launching and first training session on Composting and Mulching under the extension project “Kapamagogopa 3.0: Sustaining Communities Through Organic Farming, Nutrition, and Family Wellness” implemented by the Department of Home Economics, College of Education, Mindanao State University Main Campus.

The activity introduced participants to the principles and practices of composting and mulching as sustainable agricultural techniques that help improve soil fertility, reduce household and farm waste, conserve soil moisture, and support environmentally friendly food production. Through interactive discussions and practical demonstrations, community members gained valuable knowledge on converting organic waste into nutrient-rich compost and utilizing mulch to enhance plant growth and garden productivity.

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐠𝐨𝐩𝐚 𝟑.𝟎 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗼, 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿 - The Department of Home Economics of the College of Education at Mindanao State University - Main Campus officially launched Kapamagogopa 3.0 through its first community training session on 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 conducted on May 15, 2026, at Barangay Palao, Marantao, Lanao Del Sur, Philippines.

The activity gathered community participants and beneficiaries to learn sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices that can support food production and community wellness. The training served as one of the extension initiatives of the department aimed at empowering communities through practical and sustainable livelihood education.

Serving as the Resource Speaker was 𝗠𝗿. 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗥. 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗻, 𝗟𝗣𝗧, the 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧, who discussed the importance, processes, and benefits of composting and mulching in improving soil fertility and promoting organic farming practices. Participants were also introduced to practical techniques that can be applied in household and community gardening.

To further strengthen the learning experience, a hands-on demonstration on compost preparation and mulching was conducted. Participants actively engaged in the workshop by creating their own outputs and presenting their work, highlighting collaborative learning and community participation.

As part of the project’s sustainability initiative, the Department formally turned over a 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 to the officials of Barangay Palao. The module is expected to serve as a guide and reference material for future community activities related to organic farming and environmental sustainability.

The activity was spearheaded by the Chairperson of the Department of Home Economics, 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗕. 𝗧𝗲𝗷𝗮𝗻𝗼, 𝗠𝗔𝗛𝗘, together with the faculty members of the department, including 𝗠𝗿. 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗔. 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗟𝗣𝗧, and 𝗠𝘀. 𝗡𝗼𝗿-𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗵 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗠. 𝗜𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗺, 𝗟𝗣𝗧, alongside 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 who actively participated in the conduct of the extension activity.

The Department of Home Economics also expressed its sincere gratitude to MSU System President, 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗣.𝗗. 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗼, 𝗖𝗣𝗔 for the strong commitment of his administration in advancing the university’s mission through his Nine-Point Agenda, particularly 𝘼𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖 4: 𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙪𝙢 𝙀𝙣𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝, 𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩. The Department likewise extended its appreciation to 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗥𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗮 𝗧. 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗮-𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗯𝘀𝗮𝗿, 𝗣𝗵.𝗗. for her unwavering support in strengthening community extension initiatives and outreach programs of the College.

Moreover, the Department acknowledged the support of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, Extension, and Development under the leadership of 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗲 𝗖. 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗮, 𝗣𝗵.𝗗. through 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗼 𝗖. 𝗝𝗮𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗮 𝗝𝗿., the Director of the University Extension Services Center, for continuously supporting extension activities that promote community development and sustainable partnerships.

Kapamagogopa 3.0 continues to embody the values of unity, cooperation, and shared responsibility by strengthening partnerships between the university and local communities through responsive extension programs and capacity-building activities.

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦, 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗣𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗦!

The Department of Home Economics proudly extends its warmest congratulations to our dear alumni who successfully passed the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT).

Your success is a testament to your perseverance, dedication, competence, and unwavering commitment to the teaching profession. This remarkable achievement reflects not only your hard work and sacrifices but also your passion for shaping the minds and lives of future generations.

The Department is also proud to celebrate the outstanding performance of our graduates, with the Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLED) major in Home Economics achieving a 100% passing rate among first-time takers, while the Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education (BTVTED) major in Home Economics with Area of Concentration in Food and Service Management attained a remarkable 90% passing rate among first-time takers. These accomplishments truly showcase the quality, excellence, and commitment of our future educators.

As you embark on your journey as licensed professional teachers, may you continue to uphold excellence, integrity, compassion, and service in the field of education. We celebrate this milestone with immense pride and joy, knowing that you are now ready to become catalysts of change and nation-builders through quality education.

𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗦𝗨 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗼 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗼, 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿

The Department of Home Economics, College of Education of the Mindanao State University Main Campus successfully conducted a consultative meeting and site visit held on April 30, 2026, in Barangay Palao, Marantao, Lanao del Sur, in line with its extension project titled “𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙤𝙜𝙤𝙥𝙖 3.0: 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙊𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨.”

The activity marked a significant step in strengthening community collaboration and ensuring the effective implementation of the project. It commenced with an orientation where the project team introduced themselves and presented the initiative’s objectives, scope, and expected outcomes.

The project is spearheaded by Project Leader, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗥. 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗻, 𝗟𝗣𝗧, alongside 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗕. 𝗧𝗲𝗷𝗮𝗻𝗼, 𝗟𝗣𝗧, 𝗠𝗔𝗛𝗘, Department Chairperson, and 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗔. 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗟𝗣𝗧, Faculty Member and Special Assistant at the Office of the Executive Vice President, together with 𝗠𝘀. 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗦𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗿 and 𝗠𝗿. 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗱 of the College of Education. Their leadership reflects the department’s strong commitment to promoting sustainable practices and enhancing community well-being.

During the visit, the team conducted an ocular inspection of the proposed site for organic farming activities. They also assessed the designated venue for future engagements and discussed key provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), ensuring alignment and shared responsibility between the university and the local government unit.

The team was warmly welcomed by Barangay Kagawad, 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗗. 𝗛. 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗿 and their Brgy. Secretary, 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗮 𝗠. 𝗛. 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗿, who represent the Barangay Officials of Palao, and whose support plays a crucial role in fostering strong community partnerships. The consultative meeting was also attended by members of the 𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗙𝗜 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀, who expressed their commitment to actively participating in the project’s implementation.

This initiative supports several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG No. 1 - No Poverty, SDG No. 2 - Zero Hunger, SDG No. 3 - Good Health and Well-being, SDG No. 5 - Gender Equality, SDG No. 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, and SDG No. 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production. Through organic farming, nutrition education, and family wellness programs, the project aims to empower communities, improve livelihoods, and promote sustainable and inclusive development.

The Department of Home Economics likewise expresses its sincere gratitude to Dean 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗥𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗮𝗵 𝗧. 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗮-𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗯𝘀𝗮𝗿, 𝗣𝗵.𝗗., for her steadfast support and guidance, which greatly contributed to the successful conduct of this activity and the continued advancement of the department’s extension initiatives.

The Department of Home Economics remains committed to its mission to extend its expertise and resources to partner communities, creating meaningful and lasting impact. Further activities and project rollouts are expected in the coming months as “𝗞𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗴𝗼𝗽𝗮 𝟯.𝟬” continues to take root in Barangay Palao.

𝗠𝗦𝗨 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗶 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

Mindanao State University (MSU) Main Campus reinforced its commitment to community engagement and inclusive development through its participation as a key stakeholder in the Marawi City Jail Strategic Planning Session held at Go Hotels, Robinsons Place Iligan Complex, Iligan City, Philippines last April 29, 2026.

The strategic planning session convened partner institutions and agencies to strengthen jail services and design sustainable reintegration programs for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). This initiative forms part of an ongoing collaboration under the framework for engagement of external partners and marks the second project with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

The MSU delegation was composed of academic personnel from various units, including 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗼 𝗖. 𝗝𝗮𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗮, 𝗝𝗿., Director of the University Extension Service Center; 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗔𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼, Director of the International Affairs and Linkages Office; 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗠𝘂𝗱𝘇𝗻𝗮 𝗔𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗹, Dean of the College of Information and Computing Sciences; 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗔. 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀, Special Assistant to the Office of the Executive Vice President and faculty member of the Department of Home Economics, College of Education;
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗠. 𝗟𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗰𝘀𝗼-𝗚𝗼 from the Department of Library Science, College of Social Sciences and Humanities; 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗔𝗺𝗻𝗮𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 of the College of Health Sciences; and 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗚𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘆 from the College of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation.

A key highlight of the session was the identification of MSU’s role in developing and implementing relevant programs, such as health and wellness, and skills and livelihood activities for PDLs in Marawi City Jail. It is expected that the following members will contribute to the proposal development, focusing on equipping PDLs with holistic life support and practical competencies that will help their successful reintegration into society.

Through this collaboration, MSU continues to uphold its academic and extension mandate—bridging knowledge and practice to address real-world challenges and contribute to the rehabilitation and empowerment of marginalized sectors.