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Faculty extensionists from the CSPC-College of Arts and Sciences actively took part in the 1st National Extension Conference held from May 21 to 23, 2025, at the Daragang Magayon Hall, University of Santo Tomas – Legazpi.
The national event, “Futures Thinking in Extension: Fostering Resilient Communities in a Changing World,” gathered extension professionals, researchers, and leaders from various higher education institutions to strengthen collaboration and promote innovative, resilience-based community engagement.
Representing CSPC-CAS, Marlon S. Pontillas, Ph.D., Daisylen D. Alano, MAEd, Charles V. Bolival, JD, MPA, and Romer F. Beltran-Yu, MAEd, actively participated in plenary sessions, breakout presentations, and institutional networking activities.
A highlight of the event was the election of the new set of officers for the Bicol Global Extension Network (BiGEN), where Charles V. Bolival was elected as auditor, Daisylen D. Alano as business manager, and Dr. Marlon S. Pontillas as member of the board representing Camarines Sur.
Their election reflects CSPC’s strong commitment to regional leadership in extension work and innovation.
The CAS delegation also contributed to discussions on futures thinking, translating research into community-based programs, and digital transformation in extension delivery.
The CSPC community congratulates the delegates and newly elected BiGEN officers for their exemplary representation and continued efforts in empowering communities through responsive and inclusive extension services.