Tacurong City – Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU) has officially strengthened its commitment to digital transformation and financial modernization through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) – Isulan Branch for the implementation of the Cash-Lite Campus initiative, held on April 28, 2026. The partnership marks a significant milestone in SKSU’s continuing efforts to enhance institutional efficiency and promote innovative financial solutions within the university system. Through the Cash-Lite Campus program, both institutions aim to establish a secure, convenient, and technology-driven payment ecosystem that will benefit students, faculty, and staff across all campus transactions.
Under the agreement, LBP Isulan Branch will support SKSU in the adoption of electronic and cashless payment systems designed to streamline financial processes. This initiative is expected to reduce reliance on cash handling, improve transaction transparency, and ensure faster and more efficient payment procedures within the university.
The ceremony was attended by University President Dr. Samson L. Molao and LBP Isulan Branch Manager Dr. Leonita M. Galenzoga. Also present were SKSU Chief Administrative Officer for Administration Lani B. Alcon and University Scholarship Coordinator Dr. Florlyn Mae C. Remegio, whose presence underscored the university’s unified support for the initiative. Dr. Molao emphasized that the partnership is a strategic step toward modernizing university services, highlighting that the shift to cashless systems promotes convenience, security, and institutional efficiency while preparing the university for a more digital future.
This MOA signing reinforces SKSU’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), by enhancing access to efficient and inclusive educational services, promoting digital financial systems and technological innovation, and strengthening collaboration between the university and financial institutions.
