
The faculty and staff of the USeP Malabog Extension Campus (MEC), led by Mr. Rolen A. Bocog, Campus Coordinator, shared their accomplishments in 2024 as the campus aimed to achieve even more significant milestones in 2025. The University’s Top Management, various office heads and presentative from different government agencies attended the presentation to ensure that everyone was aware of the strategic direction for the upcoming year.
This event was graced by Dr. Bonifacio C. Gabales, Jr., University President; Dr. Jeneifer C. Nueva, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Tamara Cher R. Mercado, Vice President for Planning and Quality Assurance; Dr. Aristeo C. Salapa, Dean of the College of Development Management; Ms. Christine Joyce P. Tugap, CMO-Peace 911 representative; Honorable Jessielito C. Areja, Barangay Captain of Malabog, Paquibato District, Davao City; Dr. Daisy T. Besing, Director for Institutional Planning Division; Dr. Jose Alther M. Rivera, Director for the Office of Student Affairs and Services; Dr. Patricia Angela T. Del Rio, Director for Human Resource Management Division; Ms. Joerene L. Jacot, Director for University Assessment and Guidance Center; Ms. Ellen L. Delute, Head of Readerโs Services Unit, ULRC; Dr. Fedelis C. Bonocan, Deputy Director, Admission Unit; Dr. Reynilo D. Garcia, Chief Administrative Officer, Administrative Services Division; Mr. Rhoel A. Elarcosa, Administrative Officer IV , Finance Division; Mr. Ruel Arthur IV A. Ali, USeP MEC Local Council Governor.
Pres. Gabales assured the concerned stakeholders that the present administration is wholeheartedly committed to supporting initiatives aimed at empowering Indigenous Peoples and their communities. He emphasized the administration’s dedication to fostering an inclusive environment where the rights, cultures, and traditions of Indigenous Peoples are not only respected but also actively promoted.
Moreover, he expressed confidence in the governmentโs determination to allocate necessary resources and funding to various programs designed to enhance the socio-economic status of these communities, including educational initiatives and sustainable development projects.