23/04/2026
ISU Santiago City Extension Unit Campus Seals Partnerships Through MOA Signing for Community Development Projects
SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela- In a significant move toward localized digital transformation, the Isabela State University (ISU) Santiago City Extension Campus formally launched five flagship extension projects through a ceremonial Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing held at the Barangay Rizal Community Center on April 22, 2026.
The event, led by ISU President Prof. Dr. Boyet L. Batang and Campus Coordinator Dr. Melito D. Mayormente, Ph.D., brought together university officials and partner agencies including Alicia Mayor Andy Bonn B. Velasco and San Isidro Vice Mayor Artemio G. Tumamao, Jr., ASDS Dr. Jacqueline Ramos of SDO Santiago city, Mr. Eroll Dacame of K5 News FM, Hon. Tyrone Buck & Hon. Christopher Respicio & Council of Barangay Rizal to bridge the gap between academic innovation and community service.
The program highlighted a strong collaborative spirit, with the Department of Languages and Literature and the Department of Communication and Media Studies of the College of Arts and Sciences & the CCSICT led by one of the Project Leaders Asst. Prof. Mark Joseph Asuncion playing a pivotal role in the initiatives and through the guidance of the university Director for Extension and Development Dr. Ferdinand Bulusan and Echague campus Director for Extension and development Dr. Irma Plata.
Furthermore, the event was bolstered by the presence and support of vital government offices, including DOST RO2, DILG Santiago City, the LGU Santiago City, Santiago Literacy Coordinating Council, Echague Executive Officer Dr. Artemio Martin, Jr. the Office of Congressman Joseph Tan.
A distinct highlight of these initiatives is the integration of BSIT student capstone projects, which served as the technological foundation for the systems being deployed.
These projects include Project ISU GREEN AIR RADIO for inclusive resilience, Project RESEARCH for academic capacity building with DepEd, and the Barangay Digital Information and Management System (BDIMS).
Additionally, the rollout includes the e-SanIsidro File for legislative transparency and AgriMart, a web-based marketplace for backyard farmers in Alicia.
Under the overall leadership of Dr. Mayormente, these partnerships underscore ISU's commitment to producing future-ready professionals while driving sustainable economic and administrative growth across the province.
