The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) welcomed Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Bicol Regional Director Dr. Demetrio P. Anduyan Jr., CESO III, during his visit to the University today, November 4, 2026, to discuss opportunities for collaboration in advancing reading and functional literacy in the Bicol Region.
During the meeting, discussions focused on CHED Bicol’s initiative to make reading and functional literacy a priority extension program among Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs). The University was also encouraged to develop a model extension program for children in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs), while a possible partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) was explored to support teacher retooling in effective reading instruction.
University Board Secretary Rey E. Sanchez, Prof. Lilia Pasiona, and Prof. Julieta M. Casaul welcomed Dr. Anduyan on behalf of CBSUA President Dr. Ramona Isabel S. Ramirez, who was attending another important university engagement. During the visit, Dr. Anduyan also congratulated the CBSUA community on the election of its new University President.
