
Extension Director, Coordinators, Implementers from Iloilo Science and Technology University joined in the 12th PASUC EMC 6 Annual Regional Symposium (PEARS) on November 15-17, 2023 at Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo City. This year’s theme “SUCs Leading the Way: Bridging Communities for Sustainable Futures” aims to elevate extension programs and activities of all State Universities and Colleges in the region in helping the communities.

Extension Director, Coordinators, Implementers from Iloilo Science and Technology University joined in the 12th PASUC EMC 6 Annual Regional Symposium (PEARS) on November 15-17, 2023 at Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo City. This year’s theme “SUCs Leading the Way: Bridging Communities for Sustainable Futures” aims to elevate extension programs and activities of all State Universities and Colleges in the region in helping the communities.
The said regional convention was participated in by the 11 SUCs in Western Visayas with a total of 127 participants.

Along with the series of activities is the presentation of different extension projects and researches of the extension implementers in different categories namely: Education and Skill Empowerment, Healthcare and Environmental Stewardship, and Innovation in Agri-Fishery and Livelihood. Poster and Video Documentary presentations were also part of the series of activities.
The convention concluded with the awarding of winners. ISAT U secured major awards in every category.
Education and Skill Empowerment
2nd Place
Jasmine Inbones
Title: A Stitch to Progress: Skills Training in Dressmaking and Tailoring
Healthcare and Environmental Stewardship
3rd Place
Keith Guantero and Gilbert Stanly Baylosis
Dirty Money: Income Opportunity in Zero Waste Management Through Vermicomposting
Innovation in Agri-Fishery and Livelihood
1st Place
Dr. Carmelo Ambut and Dr. Adrienne Veloso
Empowerment of Weaving Community in Brgy. Baraclayan, Miagao Iloilo and Fiber Producers in Lemery, Iloilo and Passi City
Poster Presentation
1st Place
Dr. Rowena Calasara, Nicole Flores, Ramon Alguidano, Antonie Umahag, and Joevid Mirasol
Empowering Ban-ag Alimodian: Advancing Water Development System for a Sustainable Future
Video Documentary
1st Place
Dr. Carmelo Ambut and Dr. Adrienne Veloso
Empowerment of Weaving Community in Brgy. Baraclayan, Miagao Iloilo and Fiber Producers in Lemery, Iloilo and Passi City
This year’s 3-day regional gathering was hosted by Iloilo Science and Technology University.
