May 5, 2025
As part of its commitment to building sustainable and resilient communities, Partido State University (ParSU) joins the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement and Understanding under the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) yesterday, May 5, 2025, at the La Roca Veranda Suites and Restaurant, Gogon, Legazpi City.ย
The SLP aims to improve socio-economic conditions by developing skills, building livelihood assets, and enhancing access to key resources for long-term self-sufficiency.ย
As a key academic institution in the Bicol Region, ParSU brings its strengths in science and research to the partnership. ParSU President Arnel B. Zarcedo, EDEL, and Vice President for Research, Extension, and Knowledge Management Dr. Raul G. Bradecina represented the university, underscoring the latter's role in aligning academic expertise with community development initiatives.ย
In his message of support, President Zarcedo emphasized the university's role as an active development partner in education and fostering real, measurable impact through extension programs and collaborative community work.
"Through this partnership, we aim to provide capacity-building, technical assistance, and knowledge-sharing to strengthen livelihood initiatives across the region." he furthered. ย
Under this MOA, ParSU joins a growing network of partners from both the public and private sectors dedicated to livelihood enhancement across the Bicol Region, such as the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Bicol State College of Applied Science and Technology, Sorsogon State University, Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation RO V, Family Planning Organization of the Philippines, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Albay, Inc., Cebuana Lhuillier, Agribusiness Rural Bank, Urban Gardening and Agricultural Technologies Integrated Farm, Bikolanas Agriculture Cooperative, United Nutrition, Animal Health Care Corp., and the Rotary Club of Masbate.ย
With the formalization of this partnership, ParSU reaffirms its mission to extend the impact of higher education beyond the classroomโsupporting community transformation through research, extension, innovation, and collaboration. Aligned with its goal of advancing community engagement and services that promote sustainable development, ParSU remains committed to shaping a future where no one is left behind.
