LEGAZPI CITY — The Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa, Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology (DEBESMSCAT) met with officials of the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office V (CHED RO V) to discuss the institution’s compliance status relative to its application for Universityhood.
The meeting, held on January 14, 2026, at the CHED RO V Conference Room, was spearheaded by CHED RO V Regional Director Dr. Demetrio P. Anduyan Jr., CESO III. It focused on reviewing DEBESMSCAT’s level of compliance with the prescribed requirements and minimum standards for University status, as well as providing clarification on specific concerns raised by the institution.
The engagement also served as a re-orientation on the Universityhood requirements set by the Commission, ensuring that institutional policies, academic programs, research outputs, extension services, and administrative systems are aligned with national higher education standards.
Representing DEBESMSCAT were SUC President III Dr. Arnel B. Millesca; Vice President for Administration and Finance Dr. Erwin H. Malto; Information Officer Carl James T. Cabarles; and ICTM Officer Engr. Gerard Marcial M. Sopsop. Joining the discussion virtually were Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Elreen A. Delavin and Vice President for Research, Extension, and Innovation Dr. Rodolfo B. Burac Jr.
Meanwhile, CHED RO V was represented by Regional Director Dr. Anduyan, together with Dr. Jean Paulette Salalima-Go, Education Supervisor II, and Dr. Michael B. Bibon, Education Supervisor II.
The meeting reaffirmed DEBESMSCAT’s commitment to continuously strengthen its academic and institutional capacities as it works toward achieving University status under the guidance of CHED RO V.
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