Center for Human-Computer Interaction

𝗖𝗛𝗖𝗜 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿, 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗜-𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Turning research into a pathway toward more resilient communities, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗘𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦. 𝗠𝗼𝘆𝗼𝗻, 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗛𝗖𝗜), clinched two major distinctions—𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 and 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿—at the 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗜-𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲), held on August 26, 2026, as part of the 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗛𝗔 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Prof. Moyon presented the paper 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺-𝘁𝗼-𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, under the conference track 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. The work was co-authored by 𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖. 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 and 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠. 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗺𝗮, both faculty affiliates of CHCI.

Beyond its scholarly contribution, the study confronts a pressing challenge in rural development: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺-𝘁𝗼-𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? By bringing climate resilience into infrastructure prioritization, the research underscores how evidence-based approaches can help shape smarter, more sustainable investments for communities.

I-CARES 2026 convened researchers and scholars working across environmental sustainability, climate action, policy and planning, and innovation, culminating in the recognition of outstanding papers and presenters.

Prof. Moyon’s twin recognition celebrates not only an outstanding research contribution but also 𝗖𝗛𝗖𝗜’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽—𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗠𝗼𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗛𝗖𝗜! May this milestone inspire even greater research that transforms knowledge into impact.

DAY 2 | CRIA-FMR Project: From Technical Validation to Institutional Turnover

The Climate Resilience and Impact Assessment of Farm-to-Market Roads (CRIA-FMR) Project reached another significant milestone on August 19, 2026, as Caraga State University (CSU) and the Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (DA-BAFE) continued the project’s Close-Out, Technical Review, Validation, and Turnover Ceremony at the Grand Palace Hotel in Butuan City.

The second day focused on translating the technical discussions and findings from the previous day’s review into actionable recommendations, institutional commitments, and final project deliverables.

Ms. Mary Ann Rose Somera of the consulting firm then spearheaded the discussions on the project’s Automation Potential Assessment and Roadmap for Subsequent Phases, highlighting opportunities to further leverage digital technologies and automation in supporting FMR assessment, prioritization, and decision-making.

Following all the presentation was the open forum participated by key personnel of DA-BAFE and CSU, discussing opportunities and ways forward of the project. The successful conclusion of Day 2 underscores the shared commitment of CSU and DA-BAFE to ensure that research outputs do not remain on paper, but are transformed into practical tools for better infrastructure planning and climate-resilient development.

ICYMI | CSU–DA-BAFE Climate Resilience and Impact Assessment of Farm-to-Market Roads Project Close-Out and Turnover

Building climate-resilient infrastructure through research, data, and innovation. The Climate Resilience and Impact Assessment of Farm-to-Market Roads (CRIA-FMR) Project successfully concluded its two-day Close-Out, Technical Review, Validation, and Turnover Ceremony on August 18–19, 2026, at the Grand Palace Hotel in Butuan City, bringing together key officials, researchers, technical personnel, stakeholders, and project partners from Caraga State University (CSU) and the Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (DA-BAFE).

The activity opened with welcome remarks from Dr. Jeffrey T. Dellosa, Vice President for Research, Development, Innovation and Extension (RDIE), CSU, followed by a message from Engr. Cristy Cecilia P. Polido, Director of DA-BAFE, highlighting the importance of strengthening evidence-based and climate-responsive approaches to agricultural infrastructure development.

The technical sessions provided an in-depth review of the project’s major outputs and methodologies. Mr. Elbert S. Moyon, CRIA Project Leader, presented the project overview, setting the direction for discussions on global and regional best practices for rural road and Farm-to-Market Road prioritization.

The technical review covered the existing DA-BAFE FMR prioritization methodology and gap analysis, the enhanced FMR prioritization methodology, and the project’s approach to climate resilience, climate exposure, and infrastructure vulnerability assessment.

The project also featured the participation of its international consulting partner from Paris, France, ORIS Material Intelligence, whose representatives joined the close-out activities virtually. Ms. Ann Somera and Hugo Pley-Leclercq presented online, sharing technical inputs and perspectives from the project’s international collaboration and contributing to the validation and discussion of the project’s outputs.

The second day continued with the review and resolution of remaining technical items, discussions on automation potential and future development phases, and an examination of the project’s policy and operational implications for DA-BAFE.

A major highlight was the presentation of the Final Technical Deliverables Package and Turnover Inventory, followed by discussions on sustainability, post-project responsibilities, terminal reporting, technical compliance, and acceptance.

The formal turnover marked a significant milestone in the project. The contracted technical deliverables were formally turned over to CSU, followed by the institutional turnover of the CRIA-FMR Phase 1 technical deliverables from CSU to DA-BAFE.

The ceremony culminated in the signing of the Turnover, Receipt, and Acceptance Documents, formally signifying the completion and institutional adoption of the project’s major outputs.

In her Statement of Acceptance, Engr. Cristy Cecilia P. Polido, DA-BAFE Director, affirmed the Bureau’s commitment to carrying forward the project’s outputs and recommendations. The successful close-out of the CRIA-FMR Project represents more than the completion of a research initiative. It marks an important step toward making Farm-to-Market Road planning more evidence-based, climate-responsive, data-driven, and resilient.

Through the partnership of CSU, DA-BAFE, and ORIS Material Intelligence, research and innovation are translated into practical tools and methodologies that can help guide infrastructure investments, strengthen rural connectivity, and ultimately contribute to more resilient agricultural communities.

From research to evidence. From evidence to better decisions. From better decisions to climate-resilient infrastructure. The project may have formally concluded, but its outputs now begin a new chapter—in the hands of institutions that will put them into action for the Filipino people.

ICYMI | DA-BAFE Digital Transformation Roadmap Project Close-Out and Turnover

Research, innovation, and digital transformation take center stage as CSU and DA-BAFE mark the successful completion of the Digital Transformation Roadmap Project.

The first day of the three-day Project Close-Out, Technical Review, Validation, and Turnover Ceremony between Caraga State University (CSU) and the Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (DA-BAFE) was successfully held on August 17, 2026, at the Grand Palace Hotel, Butuan City.

The activity brought together key officials, project leaders, technical personnel, and partners from both institutions to review the project’s accomplishments, validate its outputs, and establish directions for sustainability and institutional adoption.

The program opened with welcome remarks from Dr. Jeffrey T. Dellosa, Vice President for Research, Development and Extension (VRDE), CSU, followed by a message from Engr. John Louie O. Rafael, Interim Division Chief of the Interim Environment and Social Division, DA-BAFE.

The project’s rationale and accomplishments were presented by Mr. Edsel Matto O. Morales, Project Staff, setting the stage for the presentation of the DX Roadmap led by Dr. Jaymer M. Jayoma, Program Manager/Project Leader.

A major highlight of the day was the presentation of the BAFE-DX Plan 2026–2031, presented by Mr. Jayson C. Dollete, outlining a strategic pathway toward a more integrated, data-driven, secure, and digitally enabled DA-BAFE. The roadmap provides direction for strengthening digital governance, systems and data management, institutional capabilities, and the delivery of agricultural and fisheries engineering services.

The program also featured discussions on sustainability and post-project responsibilities, followed by an open forum where participants shared clarifications, feedback, and recommendations to help ensure that the project’s outputs remain relevant and actionable beyond the implementation period.

Adding to the messages from DA-BAFE was Engr. Allan C. Goleng, Chief of the Sustainable Engineering and Planning Policy Development Division (SEPPD), DA-BAFE, who shared his message and emphasized the importance of the project and the continued collaboration between DA-BAFE and CSU in advancing digital transformation and institutional development.

The day culminated in the turnover of project outputs and the signing of acceptance documents, formally marking the transition of the project’s deliverables to DA-BAFE for institutional use and continued implementation. This was followed by messages from project partners, the awarding of certificates and recognition, and the closing group photo.

More than a project close-out, Day 1 represented a significant milestone in transforming research and technical expertise into a long-term digital transformation agenda for DA-BAFE.

Through the continued partnership of DA-BAFE and Caraga State University, research becomes more than an academic output—it becomes a strategic tool for improving government systems, strengthening institutional capacity, and delivering better public service.

One project completed. One roadmap turned over. A stronger digital future for DA-BAFE begins.

Research in Service of the Nation: CSU–DA-BAFE Successfully Concludes Two Major R&D Projects

Caraga State University (CSU) and the Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (DA-BAFE) successfully concluded the three-day Project Close-Out and Turnover Activity, held on August 17–19, 2026, at the Grand Palace Hotel in Butuan City.

The activity brought together key officials, researchers, technical personnel, and project teams from both institutions to celebrate the successful completion and formal turnover of two major research and development initiatives: the Digital Transformation (DX) Roadmap and the Climate Resilience and Impact Assessment (CRIA) of Farm-to-Market Roads (FMRs).

The close-out and turnover were graced by Engr. Cristy Cecilia G. Polido, Director of DA-BAFE, and Dr. Rolyn C. Daguil, President of Caraga State University, whose presence underscored the strong institutional commitment of both organizations to advancing research, innovation, and digital transformation in support of Philippine agriculture.

The CRIA-FMR Project provides an evidence-based and climate-responsive framework for assessing and prioritizing Farm-to-Market Roads, integrating agricultural productivity, socioeconomic development, climate resilience, environmental considerations, and infrastructure vulnerability to support better investment decisions and more resilient rural communities.

Meanwhile, the DX Roadmap establishes a strategic direction for DA-BAFE toward a more integrated, secure, data-driven, and digitally enabled organization. It provides a roadmap for strengthening digital governance, systems and data management, institutional capabilities, and the delivery of agricultural and fisheries engineering services.

Implemented through the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CCIS) and housed at the Center for Human-Computer Interaction (CHCI), the projects demonstrate how research expertise, technology, and government partnership can come together to address real-world challenges.

More than a project completion, the three-day close-out marked a transition from research outputs to institutional use and sustained impact. The formal turnover signifies the beginning of a new phase—where the knowledge, frameworks, systems, and recommendations generated by these projects can contribute to better government services, stronger infrastructure, and more responsive agricultural development.

As CSU and DA-BAFE move forward, the partnership remains anchored on one shared purpose: putting research into action and turning innovation into meaningful public value for Filipino farmers, fisherfolk, rural communities, and the nation.

Research may end with a project turnover, but its impact begins when its results are put into service.

𝗖𝗦𝗨 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗲🇯🇵🗾🏯✨

The CSU delegation was proudly featured in the 2026 Official Brochure of Japan’s National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) following its benchmarking visit to the 𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 (𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘-𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗣) exhibit during 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. The benchmarking activity formed part of the 𝗜𝗦𝘆𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗗𝗠 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗮 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗗-𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲, aimed at developing an integrated digital system for the management, monitoring, and regulation of controlled chemicals.

The Philippine delegation was composed of 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠. 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗺𝗮, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗺𝘆 𝗣. 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖. 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗼, 𝗘𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦. 𝗠𝗼𝘆𝗼𝗻, 𝗘𝗱𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗢. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖. 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲, 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗖𝗦𝗨), 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗚. 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 – 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗗) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘆𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗕. 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 – 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗣𝗡𝗣-𝗙𝗘𝗢).

The official brochure featured a photograph of the delegation with the translated caption:

“A commemorative photograph with members of the Philippine delegation who visited the NITE booth.” Link to the full publication:https://www.nite.go.jp/data/000139765.pdf

This recognition highlights the Philippine delegation’s participation in international knowledge exchange and its efforts to learn from Japan’s advanced approaches to chemical information management, regulatory compliance, and digital governance.

NITE-CHRIP, or the NITE Chemical Risk Information Platform, is a comprehensive chemical information system developed by NITE. It provides access to information on chemical substances, applicable laws and regulations, hazard data, risk assessment, and safe chemical management. The platform supports government agencies, industries, researchers, and other stakeholders in making informed decisions on the responsible handling and regulation of chemicals.

The inclusion of the delegation in NITE’s official publication represents a meaningful recognition of the ISySS CDM Project’s international benchmarking efforts and strengthens the shared commitment of the Philippines and Japan to chemical safety, digital transformation, institutional capacity building, and technology-driven public service.

𝐀 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞

The College of Computing and Information Sciences (CCIS) concluded the second quarter with strong performance across its extension programs. Against a target of 𝗼𝗻𝗲 (𝟭) 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 active partnership, the college established 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 (𝟱) 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 with key government agencies and organizations, significantly expanding its collaborative network for community development.

CCIS also exceeded its target of one extension program by implementing six extension initiatives across its BSCS, BSIS, and BSIT programs. These included Project INSIGHT, Project SIKAT, and other community-based initiatives that delivered technology-driven interventions to partner communities.

The quality of these extension services was reflected in participant feedback, 𝟵𝟲% 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 the trainings and advisory services as satisfactory or higher, surpassing the college's target of 𝟴𝟬%.

Faculty participation likewise remained high, with an 𝟴𝟭.𝟴𝟮% 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲, exceeding the target of 𝟳𝟱% and demonstrating strong faculty commitment to extension activities.

While the college conducted 𝟭𝟮𝟱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 against a target of 𝟮𝟱𝟬, these activities provided valuable learning opportunities in Canva for Visual Materials and AI-Assisted Productivity, Computer Fundamentals and Document Productivity, and Data and Presentation Productivity using Excel and PowerPoint.

The CCIS Extension extends its sincere gratitude to all of its Faculty Members who contributed to this achievement. May this be just the beginning of many more milestones, opportunities, and successes that we will achieve together.