2023 – Research | SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Extension

CLAN (CIVICS, LITERACY, AND NUMERACY) PROGRAM FOR THE AGTA IPS PHASE 2

Proponents: Rockangel Jamoral, Kristopher R. Lopez, Novalyn R. Vidal, Elizabeth C. Barrera, Jaypee A. Zipagan, Grace D. Yanos

The Agta IPs of San Mariano, Isabela, among the earliest indigenous groups in the Philippines, continue to struggle with poverty, marginalization, and illiteracy. Although they strongly desire for literacy and education (Luna, 2023), their deplorable condition hinders their educational participation. To address these challenges, the CLAN program was launched in 2023, which aims to empower the Agta IPs by promoting literacy, enhancing community engagement, and addressing fundamental needs in a 3-year period. In its second phase, two projects were launched: Project TEACh and Project ACE. Using the spiral progression approach, the program delivers literacy, numeracy, and civic awareness education, aligning with several SDGs. Findings revealed that these two projects significantly increased their knowledge of basic reading, writing, and counting skills. Likewise, they manifested most of the expected attributes of civic consciousness and community participation. Nevertheless, further deepening of the topics is suggested to provide functional literacy and substantial community integration, which this program envisioned to transform the Agta IPs into active and integrated community members.

DEKADANG TULONG-DUNONG SA MGA ISABELINO: CS ELIGIBLES NGAYON, CIVIL SERVANTS NG BAYAN BUKAS

Proponent: Marvin Cabantac

Tulong-Dunong sa Kawaning Gobyerno at Kabataan is an extension program of the School of Arts and Sciences at Isabela State University (ISU) Cauayan City Campus. This initiative, in partnership with the Local Government of Cauayan City, the Municipality of Burgos, Isabela, and Alicia Water District, was established to support Bachelor of Arts students in preparing for the annual Civil Service Commission’s Career Service Eligibility Examination, both Professional and Sub-Professional levels.

The program has expanded to include local government employees and personnel from other government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) who aspire to pass the Civil Service Examination (CSE). The review sessions involve both pre- and post-testing on key areas, including Numerical Ability, Verbal Ability, Logical and Reasoning Ability, and General Information, with a focus on the Philippine Constitution.

A team of expert lecturers leads the program, drawing from the faculty of the School of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, and successful alumni who are certified Career Service Eligibles and Licensed Professional Teachers. Since 2013, successful participants have gone on to serve in various government agencies, benefiting from the security of tenure that comes with being a Career Service Eligible. Alumni of the program now work in diverse roles, including as lawyers, law enforcers, and government employees, contributing meaningfully across different levels of public service.

The program has not only helped improve career opportunities but also uplifted the lives of its participants. The sustained success of Tulong-Dunong sa Kawaning Gobyerno at Kabataan has made a significant impact in the community, empowering individuals to serve the nation as committed civil servants.

GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT TOWARD GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT (PHASE 1)

Proponents: Ruby B. Dimas, Evelyn B. Cristobal, Josiefel Agcaoili, Jerahmeel, Elijah B. Ibale

The program of ISU, San Mariano on Gender and development towards Gender Equality and Women Empowerment is aimed to increase the level of knowledge of its women and men particularly the Gawad Kalinga and 4 P’s Recipients in the adopted barangays of Bitabian, San Mariano, Isabela and Sta. Cruz, Benito Soliven, Isabela. It is focused on Gender Sensitivity:GAD Basic Concepts and its related laws; issues and concerns such as LGBT rights, anti-bullying act, VAWC and values education. Livelihood Enterprise Development Training on Baking and Food processing technologies is also included in the training to augment their income employing different strategies as well as human and material resources. The program is anchored in the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as SDG 1, alleviation of poverty and SDG 5 gender equality among the beneficiaries and the community as a whole.

GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT TOWARD GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT (PHASE 2)

Proponents: Ruby B. Dimas, Aisie B. Liban, Arnie T. Antonio, Evelyn B, Cristobal, Jaypee A. Zipagan

The extension project of ISU, San Mariano on Gender and development towards Gender Equality and Women Empowerment is aimed to increase the level of knowledge of its women and men particularly the Gawad Kalinga and 4 P’s Recipients in the adopted barangays of Bitabian, San Mariano, Isabela and Sta. Cruz, Benito Soliven, Isabela. It is focused on Gender Sensitivity: GAD Basic Concepts and its related laws; issues and concerns such as LGBT rights, anti-bullying act, VAWC, teenage pregnancy and values education.

As per evaluation made after the conduct of the project, there are favorable results such that: the recipients become gender sensitive individuals of the community, reduced cases of teenage pregnancy, the LGBT group are accepted and respected, reduced incidents on violations against women and their children, internalized the needed values in everyday living.