r. Emerson V. Barcellano, Cluster Executive Officer of Isabela State University, Cabagan campus along with Dr. Ruby L. Mamauag, Dean of the College of Education (CEd) and Dr. Velmor M. Abellara, OIC Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (CAST) and other officials of the campus gathered today, October 13 with Gregorio Uy Jr. of the Gregorio P. Uy Lee Peng Foundation (GPULP) to discuss scholarship grants and agricultural opportunities in Cabagan campus.The GPULP Scholarship Foundation was initiated to aid students in continuing their education and empowering deserving students, breaking down barriers, and shaping future leaders with a mission to provide equal opportunities for students from underprivileged backgrounds.“I hope that our students will do their best in their studies, at the same time I hope that this scholarship will help them to be better,” Dr. Emerson V. Barcellano said when asked on his expectations with the scholarship grantees in the campus.Meantime, the foundation chose a total of ten (10) scholars from the campus, six (6) from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology and four (4) students from the College of Education.Dr. Ruby L. Mamauag expressed that “The grantees are not only given financial support, but they are given series of moral development trainings to change their mindset and transform their lives.” “I hope that with this holistic development process, they will emerge as future leaders in the field of education,” she added.On the other hand, agricultural opportunities for the campus were highlighted during the said meeting to help not only agriculture students but also to provide agricultural experiences and products for stakeholders through demo-farms.
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Isabela State University has been recognized as Outstanding Partner from the Academe by the Philippine Statistics Authority- Region 2, giving two award citation to the University.

ISU was tagged by PSA as “Most Outstanding Partner in Statistical Advocacy Activities (Higher Education Institution Category)” and “Outstanding Partner in Statistical Planning, Policy, and Coordination (Finalist)”.

In a message after receiving the award, Dr. Jay P. Chy, Vice President for Planning and Development, expressed gratitude to the agency in considering the University in advancing PSA’s ventures and endeavor.

ECHAGUE, Isabela- – In a mass demonstration of commitment to environmental conservation and in the spirit of the Arbor Day Act (RA no. 10176), Isabela State University (ISU) embarked on a Tree Planting Program this morning (October 13), spreading seeds for a healthier and more balanced ecosystem.

The Tree Planting Program saw the active participation of administrative personnel, faculty members, and employees, graced by the presence of university officials Dr. Ricmar P. Aquino the University President, Atty. Romano P. Cammayo, Vice President for Admin and Finance Services, and Dr. Jose Gallena Jr., CEO of ISU-E,

Their mission: to plant 650 mahogany tree seedlings around the premises of the ISU Main Campus.

The 650 mahogany seedlings planted this day is part of the two-phase tree-planting commitment for SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). Next month, the ISU community will gather once more to plant another 650 seedlings. This time, bamboo.

ISU’s Tree Planting Program is one of the University’s efforts for environmental stewardship as reflected in its operational mantra as a University for Nature. This is in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources- San Isidro for the provision of seedlings and other environmental services.

The Arbor Day Act, known as RA no. 10176, is a pivotal legislation that empowers ISU-E, all its employees and officials, and protect and nurture the nation’s natural beauty with the environment.

The journey toward a greener and healthier ecology is well underway, with ISU leading the way.

-with Jeanne Matthew Pamintuan, ISU-CMS GIP Correspondent | Images: Solomon Acio, ISU-CMS GIP Corresponden.