The Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plans (LUDIPs) of the SUCs from Region 1 were subject to a final evaluation by a technical working group (TWG) invited by the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 (CHEDRO1) on June 26, 2023. The final evaluation was held via a zoom meeting, chaired by Mr. Reyen Sebate, chief education program specialist of the CHEDRO1.
The Technical Working Group is composed of representatives from the following agencies: National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP) North Luzon Chapter, Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO), and UP Resilience Institute (UP RI).
The TWG members have agreed to endorse the LUDIPs of Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU), Pangasinan State University (PSU), and University of Northern Philippines (UNP) to their respective governing boards. Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC), on the other hand, is yet to submit their final LUDIP for evaluation.
Dir. Genaro A. Cuaresma, a member of the TWG was represented by Ms. Anjanette B. Mariano, a Science Research Specialist II of UP RI, during the evaluation.
By Anjanette B. Mariano (July 3, 2023)
