Brief History
The Community Extension Services (CES) office provides community-based services and outreach from the University of Southern Philippines Foundation and all its constituent departments to the adopted communities.
Focusing on the needs of the community, these programs include community outreach programs, health education campaigns, capacity-building workshops, livelihood and job readiness training courses, and environmental sustainability initiatives.
These services are designed to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities by providing them with the necessary tools and resources to address their unique challenges and opportunities.
The primary goal of CES is to establish strong and lasting relationships between the University and the communities they serve, while simultaneously advancing research, knowledge, and innovation in areas that are important to both the University and the community.
Overview
PROGRAM PRINCIPLES and DEVELOPMENT PARADIGM
“Development is the ability of the people
to shape their own lives.”
Our development paradigm is PARTICIPATORY DEVELOPMENT. This rests in the belief that people, if provided with the appropriate information for consciousness-raising, will be able to discern their true situation. Using their capacities, strengths, and resources, they can initiate changes, sustain these, and be in control of their lives.
Thus, in the implementation of programs and projects, our partner individuals, groups, and communities are active participants in needs assessment and planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. This will ensure that their project management skills are constantly sharpened and that even in the absence of development partners such as the University, they will continuously be able to manage projects that are needs-based and sustainable
Global, national, and local realities, as well as international and local development goals, are considered in coming up with responsive activities and projects. Special attention is given to vulnerable groups and concerns such as children, women, elderly, persons with disabilities, indigenous people, the environment, and peace promotion.
Mission, Vision, and Goals
VISION
Empowered Communities in a Just and Humane Society
MISSION
Develop a program that provides opportunities for community orientation and promote participatory community development efforts in accordance with the principle of sustainability and environmental protection.
GOALS
1. To cultivate a culture of service and social responsibility among all members of the University community,
2. Foster partnership with communities and sectors by providing sustainable basic social services and programs toward self-sufficiency and reliance, and
3. To promote and support development efforts with all sectors in accordance with the principles of sustainability, peace, and environmental protection.
Projects & Services
There are a variety of projects implemented in partnership with communities and groups. These are based on the articulated needs of the partner groups and communities obtained through situational analyses and needs assessment using empirical data-gathering methods (i.e. survey, FGDs, observations, review of secondary data, etc.) and based on the basic principles of research. These projects and services vary in time and are documented, monitored, and evaluated regularly.
The variety of CES projects include:
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1. Livelihood and Micro-finance
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2. Mainstreaming of the Differently-Abled
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3. Educational Sponsorship
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4. Health, Sanitation, and Nutrition
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5. Computer Literacy Training
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6. Children’s Choir
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7. Barangay Library Enhancement
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8. Mentorship
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9. Theatre and Cultural Arts and Sports Development
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10. Capacity-Building and Institutional Development
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11. Networking and Partnership-Building
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12. Environmental Protection and Climate Change Adaptation
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13. Disaster Awareness, Preparedness, and Response
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Partners
Institutional Partner Communities:
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1. Barangay Bangbang, Cordova
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2. Barangay Ibabao Cordova
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3. Barangay San Miguel, Cordova
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Community Organizations:
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1. Fisherfolk Association of Gilutongan Island
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2. Panahugpong sa Kababayen-an sa Bangbang
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3. Pundok sa Pobreng Mananagat sa Bangbang
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4. Kauswagang Pundok sa Kababayen-an
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5. Lumad Mananagat sa Bangbang
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6. Bangbang Fisherfolk Association Inc
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7. Senior Citizens Association (Bangbang, Cordova)
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8. Sangguniang Kabataan (Bangbang, San Miguel, Ibabao, Gilutongan)
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9. Solo Parents Association (Bangbang, San Miguel)
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Partners & Linkages:
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1. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
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2. United Nations Development Programme
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3. U.S. Agency for International Devt
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4. Missionaries of Africa Cebu
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5. Edmund Rice Ministries Found Phil. Inc
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6. Women’s Resource Center of Visayas, Inc
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7. Good Stories Movement
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8. Sto. Niño Agustinian Foundation
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9. Pagtambayayong Foundation
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10. Americares Foundation – Philippines
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11. World Vision Philippines
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12. Philippine Mental Health Association
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13. Albert Schweitzer Familienwerk Foundation Phils Inc
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14. SOS Children's Village Cebu - Visayas Inc
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15. Philippine Earth Justice Center
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16. Law Inc
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17. Children's Legal Bureau
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18. Bureau of Jail and Penology 7
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Networks & Alliances:
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1. Wellbeing Cluster
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2. Social Welfare and Development Learning Network
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3. Cebu Academe Network
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4. Cebu City River Management Council
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5. Cebu City Youth Development Alliance
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6. Zero Extreme Poverty
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7. Kaabag sa Sugbo
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8. Cebu Alliance against Reclamation for Life and Environment
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9. Caucus of Development NGO Networks Community Empowerment Resource Network
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10. Save Cebu Network
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Partner Schools:
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1. Sirao Integrated School
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2. Taptap Integrated School
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3. Adlaon Integrated School
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4. Malubog Integrated School
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5. Sibugay Integrated School
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6. Cordova Elementary School
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7. Media Once National High School
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8. Matab-ang National High School
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9. Pit-os National High School
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10. Cabungaan Elementary School
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11. Apas National High School
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CES LIAISON OFFICERS
| Department | Community Liaison Officer |
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| ELEMENTARY - LAHUG | LEO CENIZA |
| JHS - LAHUG | LORNA LABAYA |
| SHS - LAHUG | ARTEMIO PAQUIBOT |
| ELEMENTARY - MABINI | ESTELA ARANATE |
| JHS - MABINI | MA. ELENA T. COLIAO |
| COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK | LESLY MAGALSO |
| COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES - PHARMACY | JULIE LYNN REYES |
| COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES - NURSING | PETER ARNOLD TUBAYAN |
| COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE | NANETTE DIMAGIBA |
| COLLEGE OF COMPUTER SCIENCES | JHUNES HERNANIE ZALDIVAR |
| ADMINISTRATION | JHED M. ARCHES |