The TSU Office of University Extension Services successfully conducted SINAG: In-House Review of Extension Programs and Projects (InREP) 2025 at the TSU Amphitheater, Villa Lucinda Campus, on December 16.
The activity provided a structured venue for evaluating TSUโs extension programs and projects to ensure their quality, relevance, sustainability, and responsiveness to community needs. A distinguished panel of evaluators from partner higher education institutions and the University was convened to offer expert assessment and professional guidance.
The panel was composed of Engr. Rhoderick M. Favorito, Director of the Extension Services Office of Pampanga State University; Dr. Imee D. Esguerra, Director of the Extension Services Office of Bulacan Agricultural State College; and Atty. Wilmark J. Ramos, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Innovation of TSU. As academic and extension leaders, they provided valuable insights in assessing the impact, effectiveness, and alignment of TSUโs extension initiatives with institutional and community development goals.
A total of nine (9) extension projects were evaluated during the review, consisting of three ongoing and six completed initiatives. The evaluation process involved formal presentations, technical discussions, and constructive recommendations aimed at strengthening program implementation and enhancing the Universityโs contribution to partner communities.
The following ๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐ด extension programs and projects were recognized for their strong implementation, innovation, and relevance to community needs:
๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ: Best Paper: University-Driven Innovation Support for Sustainable Development: The ASLAG YAMANG-ISIP Hub as a Model for IP Outreach
Authors: Atty. Jayriz D. Dungca, Asst. Prof. Aldrex G. Laxamana, Engr. Yvy Clydylynn T. Rabara
2๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ: Co-Creating Local Historical Knowledge with Moncadenians and Cultural Bearers: Documenting Moncadaโs Heritage in the Moncada@150 Initiative
Authors: Asst. Prof. Bryan Jan S. Dizon, Asst. Prof. Vien Jamaica D. Samson, Asst. Prof. Izelle F. Gabion
3๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ: Towards Child-Friendly Governance: Consultancy and Research (CARE) on Local Child Protection Policies in Tarlac
Authors: Asst. Prof. Vien Jamaica D. Samson, Prof. Cynthia G. Quiambao, Asst. Prof. Izelle F. Gabion
The following ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ extension projects were awarded for their demonstrated impact and significant contribution to community development.
๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ: Empowering Child Development Workers: A Key to Quality Education, Governance, and Welfare of Child Care Services in the Province of Tarlac
Presenter: Prof. Cynthia G. Quiambao, Asst. Prof. Vien Jamaica D. Samson, Ms. Rochelle Kate T. Tagara
2๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ: An Impact Assessment of the BSBA Marketing Management Departmentโs Extension Programs on the Aeta Abelling Tribe of Sitio Dueg, San Clemente, Tarlac
Authors: Mr. Dante C. Fernandez, Ms. Ronalyn Ann Marie E. Diaz, Ms. Reissa Joselle D. Gopez
3๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ: Advancing Educational Infrastructure: Electrical System Optimization for Safer and Sustainable Learning Environments
Authors: Asst. Prof. Erwin L. Sibal, Asst. Prof. Bryan Christopher C. Sico, Asst. Prof. Federico M. Estrada
Through SINAG InREP 2025, the OUES reaffirmed the University's commitment to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility in extension service delivery. The office sincerely thanks all authors and presenters whose contributions ensured the success of this yearโs in-house review. Moving forward, OUES remains committed to strengthening collaborative, evidence-based, and community-responsive extension initiatives that advance TSUโs mission of inclusive and sustainable development.
