Two extension projects from two colleges of Carlos Hilado Memorial State University earned top awards at the 1st Philippine Extension Managers Network (PEMNet) National Extension Conference, held Oct. 27-30 in Malay, Aklan.
The university’s entries competed in the Completed Extension Project Papers category and were recognized during the awarding Oct. 29. The conference was organized by PEMNet Inc., in partnership with Capiz State University.
“Bottle-Net Life Jacket: A Lifeline from Floating Waste” of the College of Engineering was declared champion in Cluster 5: Environment/ Climate/ DRR/ Community Resilience.
Program leader, Engr. Rey Ramos, COE extension coordinator, and Prof. Perseus Bravo presented the program and its impact to partner communities. They were accompanied by Extension and Community Services director Wanny Jaron.
The project turns floating plastic waste into life jackets, addressing both environmental pollution and water safety in vulnerable communities.
Project team is composed of Engr. Ramos, Prof. Dominic Mercurio, Bravo, GAD director Ana Mary Ann Pancho, Alumni Relations director Melanie Porquez, Prof. Lylanie Rivera, Prof. Lourdes Hagos, Glend Castillo, PME staff Cheryl Salaya, and ECS staff Arlene Visitacion.
Meanwhile, the “TWINEMATICS: Women’s Empowerment and Livelihood Sustainability through Mathematical Handwoven Craft” placed first runner-up in Cluster 4: Livelihood/ Entrepreneurship/ Cooperatives/ MSMEs/ LED. Program leader Joy Picar, BS Applied Mathematics Program chair, presented the program in the subpanel.
The project combines mathematics with traditional handwoven craft to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for women, CHMSU said in a press release Nov. 3.
The project team is composed of Prof. Picar, Prof. Alfredo Alave, Engr. Romeo Desabella Jr., and Prof. Rivera.
The awards reflect the university’s commitment to extension work that is grounded in research and responsive to community needs, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. ||
