MALAY, AKLAN – Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU) faculty members actively participated in the Philippine Extension Managers Network, Inc. (PEMNet) 1st National Extension Conference held on October 27–30, 2026, at Hue Hotels and Resorts, Boracay Island. The conference carried the theme, “HEIs at the Forefront of Transformative Extension: Advancing Evidence-Based, Inclusive, Sustainable, and Resilient Community Development.”
The four-day national gathering brought together extension managers, faculty members, researchers, and development practitioners from higher education institutions (HEIs) across the country to share best practices, discuss emerging challenges, and strengthen the role of universities in advancing transformative extension initiatives and creating meaningful community impact.
Thirteen faculty extensionists represented SKSU, coming from the ACCESS, Tacurong, and Isulan campuses. From the SKSU–ACCESS Campus, Dr. Anesa Mangindra and Dr. Nancy Espacio served as extension project presenters, while Dr. Anamarie Valdez took on the role of facilitator. Meanwhile, Dr. Adrian Protacio, Dr. Jeeb Abelito, Dr. Maricel Amit, and Prof. Jonalyn Perfecio participated in the conference.
Representing the SKSU–Tacurong Campus were Dr. Elizabeth Bauzon, Dr. Anna Rose Marcelino, Dr. Mary Grace Molina, and Dr. Charmie Ancheta, who joined as participants. From the SKSU–Isulan Campus, Dr. Florlyn Mae Remegio and Dr. Alex Remegio served as extension project presenters.
SKSU’s participation underscores the University’s continuing commitment to promoting evidence-based, inclusive, sustainable, and resilient community development through responsive and impactful extension programs. The conference also provided an avenue for the University’s faculty extensionists to gain valuable insights, share experiences, and exchange best practices that can further enhance SKSU’s extension initiatives and strengthen its engagement with partner communities.
