29/09/2026
๐ฑ STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIP FOR EARLY GRADE EDUCATION
Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI) and Palawan State University (PSU) Advance the CENTEX Early Grades Program in Palawan
Palawan State University (PSU) welcomed representatives from Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI) on September 29, 2026, for a productive discussion on the progress, continuing implementation, and expansion of the CENTEX Early Grades Program in Palawan.
Mr. Lorenzo Buenaflor, CENTEX Early Grades Project Lead, and Ms. Gucci Trinidad, Senior Director for Big Bets in Education, met with PSU University President Dr. Venzon L. Limpiada and University Extension Services Office (UESO) Director Dr. Imelda C. Pacaldo to discuss the programโs developments and future directions.
As part of the continuing partnership, AFI has already conducted capacity-building and training activities for Bachelor of Elementary Education educators and trainers from the PSU Main CampusโCollege of Teacher Education and PSU Roxas Campus, contributing to the strengthening of early-grade teaching and learning practices.
For Academic Year 2026โ2027, AFI presented its planned activities, including Mentoring and Professional Learning Community sessions, Parent Enrichment Workshops, and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) benchmarks to support effective implementation and continuous improvement of the program.
The courtesy visit also provided an opportunity to affirm and explore the continued support of the new university administration for the implementation of the CENTEX Early Grades Program in El Nido, further strengthening the partnership toward improved early-grade education in Palawan.
๐ค The University Extension Services Office (UESO) remains committed to supporting and facilitating this partnership, helping connect the universityโs academic expertise, faculty engagement, and community extension initiatives with programs that contribute to meaningful and sustainable educational outcomes.
Through the continuing collaboration of AFI and PSU, the University joins efforts to strengthen educators, engage families, and empower young learners toward a stronger foundation for lifelong learning.
๐ The University Extension Services Office sincerely extends its appreciation to the Palawan State University Administration for its continued support and commitment to partnerships that advance meaningful extension initiatives and create positive impact in the communities we serve.
Together, we continue to build partnerships that make education more meaningful, inclusive, and transformative for every learner.
๐ท Photo Credit: PalawanSU โ The IGNITE Chronicles Official page