Extension is one of the four-fold functions of the University of Southern Mindanao. Along with research and agro-industrial production, extension is supportive of the University’s main function of instruction.
A developed and progressive Mindanao resulting from a good mix of trained manpower, updated and modern technologies, sufficient financial support and quality education of development key players and service providers.
Facilitate transfer of applicable packages of technology and dissemination of useful information generated, developed and adopted by the University with the end view of enhancing the development and acceleration of growth in terms of per capita income and socio-economic well-being of the clientele, most especially, the less fortunate and underprivileged populace of the University’s service regions.
The University of Southern Mindanao aims to make available its technical assets, capabilities and expertise to its service area where these are needed, useful and relevant.
Guided by its vision, mission and goal, the USM-Extension Center shall pursue the following objectives:
- To inter-relate functions of USM Extension with the goals and objectives of the various POs, GOs and NGOs;
- To serve as catalyst of development through the conduct of needed and relevant seminars, workshops, training, fora, etc;
- To enhance development through proper and timely orchestration of indigenous and new resources:
- To devote, focus and concentrate limited resources to the less fortunate and underprivileged citizens of the depressed areas within its services area;
- To provide specialist to serve as consultants, advisers and other similar functions for various development projects and training as needed; and
- To bring and translate the message of wholesome development to places within its service area regardless of distance, terrain another adverse conditions as long as the University’s technical assets, capabilities and expertise are needed, useful and relevant.
Glyn B. Gabano-Magbanua, Phd
ESO Director
Ritchel O. Torres
Training Specialist II
Laurence Arjay T. Mamburam
CBDEM Extension Coordinator
AP Warren A. Adamat
CVM Extension Coordinator
Joan P. Sadoral
CA Extension Coordinator
Cherie C. Mangaoang
CSM-Extension Coordinator
Ellen Joy M. Farala
CED Extension Coordinator
Rezeille May C. Amilbahar
CASS Extension Coordinator
Glyn G. Magbanua
Graduate School Extension Coordinator
Marjurie V. Catuguran
CTI Extension Coordinator
Agripino N. Agulo Jr
CHS Extension Coordinator
Josephine C. Martinez-Buison
COM Extension Coordinator
Avegale S. Roy
CHEFS Extension Coordinator
Jassen Fe C. Calaoagan
CEIT Extension Coordinator
Ma. Karysa F. Garcia
KCC Extension Coordinator
Ali A. Ayob
IMEAS Extension Coordinator
Basser L. Wagia
PPALMA Extension Coordinator
Vinus P. Java
CHK Extension Coordinator
Bonifacio C. Solsoloy
NSTP Director
Rahima A. Cabunto
Education Program Specialist I
Diether M. Barro
Extension Assistant
Arnabie A. Murray
Extension Project Staff
Jimwell P. Pande
Extension Editor and Staff
Alamansa S. Guiamaludin
Utility
The USM Extension service is essentially geared towards human resource development resulting in physical, socio-cultural, economic and political well being. Contributing to this end are the following programs with flexibility relative to strategies and implementation:
- Training. These are non-credit training programs conducted in or off campus to provide participants with technical and practical competence in various fields of human endeavor. The clients are provided with skills for employment and for increasing efficiency in their farm business. Capabilities of personnel from development agencies are upgraded and enhanced. For unemployed and underemployed, they are taught certain skills or trade useful for employment or self-employment.
- Information/Communication.This pertains to the dissemination of research findings for adoption and application for better living. It is carried out through bulletins, journals, manuals, leaflets, circulars, feature articles, and press releases or through a team of specialists called the USM Technical Mobile Team.
- Demonstration/Action Program.This is in effect teaching by example. Result and method demonstration projects shall be conducted and established in strategic places of the service areas or out USM by each college/unit as means of effecting changes among the clientele.
- Farm and Business Advisory/Technical Assistance.This program is aimed at making available the services and or expertise the members of the University faculty and staff to the clientele. Activities, such as, direct consultation, technical/farm advisory, facilitation, monitoring, evaluation, advocacy and introduction of innovations are included in this program.
- Research and Extension Linkages.The USM Extension Services Center is concerned with increasing agro-industrial productivity and profitability, developing human potential, improving nutrition and health, generating self-help program, enhancing economic development, strengthening environmental sensitivity with linkages and support agencies.
Year 2025
Collaborative Networking and Engagement for Community Transformation (CONNECT)
Project Leader: Ritchel O. Torres
Budget: 400,000
Student Registration Management and Library Services for Carmen Senior High School: System Deployment and Resource Enhancement
Project Leader: Jassen Fe C. Calaoagan
Budget: 50,000
BIO-NIHAN PARA SA KALIKASAN: Sustainable Initiatives for Biodiversity Conservation Phase II
Project Leader: Cherie Cano-Mangaoang
Budget: 60,000
“PLANT TO LEARN: Establishment of Vegetable, Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants; and Forage Garden at Nangaan High-School”
Project Leader: Monaira E. Sumael
Budget: 50,000
UNIK 2025: The Kasunayan Program
Budget: 360, 000
- Empowering Indigenous Voices: Building a Sustainable Community Through Local Initiatives
Project Leader: Anamarie B. Uyangurin - Promoting Healthy Habitats: Empowering the Community Through Health and Environment Initiatives
Project Leader: Vinus P. Java - Crafting the Future: Protecting Heritage by Promoting Locally-made Products
Project Leader: Analyn A. Gonzales - Shaping a Sustainable Future: Exploring Local Resources to Fostering Community Sustainability Through Literacy and Education
Project Leader: Ellen Joy M. Farala - Effective Monitoring and Evaluation for Sustainable Extension Project Outcomes
Project Leader: Glyn B. Gabano-Magbanua
CBDEM Delicacies: Capacity-Building, Demonstration and Enterprise Development of Maguindanaon Delicacies
Project Leader: Analyn A. Gonzales
Budget: 60,000
Strengthening Barangay High Schools: Validating and Implementing Representation Approach-Based Learning Materials for Independent Study of Mathematics in Remote Schools
Project Leader: Leorence C. Tandog
Budget: 60,000
Level-Up
Project Leader: Romiel John Basan
Budget: 50,000
Community Action and Rural Bonding Services (CARBonS Advancing Sustainable Livelihood Through Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) and VCO Based Products
Project Leader: Marivic B. Candari
Budget: 70,000
Skills and Livelihood Training in District Jail in Kabacan, Cotabato
Project Leader: Julbasar M. Sajiran
Community Development in Sitio Lamonday, Ganata, Arakan, Cotabato
Project Leader: Joel V. Misanes
Harnessing Efforts for Recovery Operations (HERO) in Rebuilding Lives of Manobo tribe on Bongolanon, Magpet, Cotabato
Project Leader: Avegale S. Roy
Budget: 100,000
BatWISE: Empowering Local Government Units in Harnessing Insect Bat Ecosystem
Project Leader: John Aries G. Tabara
Budget: 1,665,933
Year 2024
BIO-NIHAN PARA SA KALIKASAN: Sustainable Initiatives for Biodiversity Conservation
CSM
Project Leader: Cromwell M. Jumao-as
Component Leaders: Cherie Cano-Mangaoang, Florence Roy Salvaña, Bryan Lloyd Bretaña, Cromwell Jumao-as, Elvie Diaz
Budget: 60,000
USM Tours: USM Travel Odyssey: Unveiling Rich Sights
CHEFS
Project Leader: Meldred F. Samblaceño
Component Leaders: Rudy Marc Nonesa, Rosyell Angelo Fiosca
Budget: 60,000
Building Capacities of Barangay People for Community Development (BALABAG)
Extension Program
USM KCC
Project Leader: Dhealyn Decee V. Sabit
Component Leaders: Dhealyn Decee V. Sabit, Matt Edison G. Alcantara, Niño Chelvin E. Sabit, Dr. Ronielyn F. Pinsoy
Budget: 60,000
CBDEM-Delicacies: Capacity Building, Demonstration and Enterprise Development of Maguindanaon Delicacies
CBDEM
Project Leader: Roy B. Gacus
Project Team Coordinator: Fransisco Gil N. Garcia
Component Leaders: Esmaira Gunsayan, April Geraldine Quiñonero, Analayn A. Gonzales, Irving T. Fajarito, Jr.
Budget: 60,000
SMART SNACKS: Creating Innovative&Affordable Snacks with Healthy Options
USMARDC/CHEFS
Project Leader: Janice M. Bangoy
Component Leaders: Maybelle Martin, Ivy Mar Cabornida, Janice Bangoy, Liezl Gray Oria
Budget: 150,000
Scholars Presenting Advanced Research (SPARK)
ESO/Various Colleges
Project Leader: Mary Joy Cañolas
Budget: 400,000
Towards a Healthy Well-being, Psychoeducation and Psychosocial Intervention for High Scoring High-School Students in DASS21 in Kabacan, Cotabato
CASS
Project Leader: Myka Ivana P. Sorilla, Maria Angelika T. Balungay
Budget: 60,000
Infograp ng mga Impormasyon Hinggil sa Halaga, Tamang Pamamaraan, at Benepisyo ng Pagpapasuso: Isang Teknikal na Pagsasalin sa Wikang Teduray
SWK/CASS/GS/CED
Project Leader: Radji A. Macatabon
Component Leaders: Roselyn M. Clemen, Shandra C. Gonsang, Maria Luz D. Calibayan, Radji A. Macatabon, Normie G. Pabinal, Rosemarie R. Sison, Winnie T. Reyno
Budget: 60,000
Safe Spaces: Fighting Sexual Harassment through Education and Empowerment
CASS
Project Leader: Mariz P. Balquin
Component Leaders: Rolly C. Sotto, Vicente T. Delos Reyes, Mariz P. Balquin, Richard T. Camara
Budget: 600,000
Conduct of Re-Echo Training to Farmers’ Cooperatives/Associations on Soil Sampling, Analysis, and Fertilizer Management on Site in the Provinces of Maguindanao del sur, Maguindanao del Norte, and SGA
OP, ESO, CA-Soil Science Department, USMARDC, SWK, Accounting, CA, PICRI
Project Leader: Francisco Gil N. Garcia
Component Leaders: Mary Joy S. Cañolas, Leandrux Ocasion, Janice M. Bangoy, Rezin G. Cabantug, Radji A. Macatabon
Budget: 3,282,217
Production of Organic Corn in Saniag, Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ESO/CA/USMARDC
Project Leader: Mary Joy S. Cañolas
USM Experts: Efren E. Magulama, Nenita E. Olero, Janice M. Bangoy
Budget: 255,450
Going Bananas Project: Restoring Livelihood of Conflict Affected Farmers in Carmen, Cotabato
Organic Agriculture/AidEnvironment/Treelife
Project Leader: Rezin G. Cabantug
Budget: 600,00
Bio-nihan Para sa Kalikasan in Columbio
Municipality of Columbio
Project Leader: Bryan Lloyd Bretaña
Budget: Continuing from 2023
Community Health Support thru Cultural Awareness, Respect, Empathy&Service for Health (CHS CARES)
CHS
Project Leaders: Agripino N. Agulo, Jr., Dindo Ereje
Year 2023
Knowledge and Skills Advancement for the Ambulant Food Vendors in Kabacan, Cotabato
CHEFS
Project Leader: Melchie G. Palapar
Component Leaders: Maribelle T. Piamonte, Shirl Mae M. Bebit
Budget: 60,000
Transferring and Advancing Learning Materials for Knowledge: Using of IECs for Archiving and Information Disseminating (TALK:AID)
ESO
Project Leader: Charlotte Andrea D. Tutor
Component Leaders: Allan C. Facurib, Janice M. Bangoy
Budget: 60,000
Bio-nihan Para sa Kalikasan: Community Empowerment Towards Conservation
CSM
Project Leader: Florence Roy P. Salvaña
Component Leaders: Cromwel M. Jumao-as, Cherie C. Mangaoang
Budget: 60,000
Livelihood Enhancement through Agricultural Products
PALMA
Project Leader: Leo M. Gayao
Component Leaders: Jane R. Desamito, Karizza Jane B. Pejaner, Sambay P. Mila
Budget: 60,000
Use of ICT in Facilitating Independent Learning and Teaching in the New Normal
Graduate School
Project Leader: Benedict D. Entera
Component Leader: Astrofil Hyde M. Alcala
Budget: 60,000
Adopt a Madrasah for Knowledge and Skills Development in Teaching Pedagogy of Azatidz in Barangay Aringay, Kabacan, Cotabato
IMEAS
Project Leader: Sofia G. Molao
Component Leaders: Remedios C. Kulidtod, Norjaida D. Maliga, Jlkiri M. Entol, Abdulnasser G. Makalugi
Budget: 60,000
Strengthening Mother Tounge-Based Education of Elementary Teachers in DepEd Cotabato/MBHTE BARMM through Instruction Materials Development and Validation
Graduate School
Project Leader: Philip Lester P. Benjamin
Component Leader: Sandra A. Nanding
Budget: 60,000
A Farmer-Centric Study to Evaluate the Adoption and Impact of Transferred Macropropagation Techniques on Cardava Production in Columbio, Sultan Kudarat
ESO
Project Leader: Janice M. Bangoy
Component Leaders: Mary Joy S. Canolas, Charlotte Andrea Tutor
Budget: 60,000
Integrated Services for Enhanced Education (I-SEE): Connectivity Resilience Project Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
ESO
Project Leader: Janice M. Bangoy
Component Leaders: Brex Brayan Nicolas, Myrna R. Tan, Jovelyn F. Gesulga
Budget: 200,000
Production, Processing, and Positioning (3Ps) Coco-based Products for Collaborative Barangay-based Development and Economic Mainstreaming (3Ps CBDEM)
CBDEM
Project Leader: Jay-R G. Vildac
Component Leaders: Lian D. Bagonoc, Jeannie U. Duka, Aileen Mitzi M. Alba, Rodelyn
A. Cariaga
Budget: 100,000
CASAMA- Comprehensive Assistance and Services Authentic and Meaningful Action-Phase
CSM
Project Leader: Cherie C. Mangaoang
Component Leader: Marivic D. Candari
Budget: 100,000
Farmers Field School (FFS): Technology Delivery System for Enhancing Skills on Swine Production and Artificial Insemination
CVM
Project Leader: AP Warren P. Adamat
Component Leader: Vrenelle II D. Flores
Budget: 100,000
CA-CARE: Capacity and Resiliency Enhancement for Agricultural Technologist of Cotabato Province
CA
Project Leader: Noe S. Mamon, Jr.
Component Leader: Gelyn V. Amilbahar
Budget: 100,000
YES, through SSTAMP: Youth Engagement in Sports through Sustainable Sport Training and Management Program
ISPEAR
Project Leader: Elpedio A. Arias
Component Leaders: Moreno P. Java Jr., Vinus P. Java, Eduard S. Sumera
Budget: 148,000
HOPE (Holistic Opportunities for Progress and Empowerment) for Student Mothers
PALMA
Project Leader: Jacinta T. Pueyo
Comonent Leaders: Altair R. Neri, Vivekeh D. Bat-og
Budget: 148,000
CAPE 3- Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity Enhancement Program
USM
Project Leader: Fransisco Gil N. Garcia
Budget: 900,000
I-CARES: Islamic Relief’s COVID19 Adaptation and Recovery through Economic and Social Protection and Support Project
CBDEM
Project Leader: Irving T. Fajarito, Jr.
Budget: 300,000
USM-ICRC Corn Project: Promoting Resilient OPV Corn Seed Production for Enhanced Economic Development and Sustanability (PROSEEDS) Saniag, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
ESO
Project Leader: Fransisco Gil N. Garcia
Budget: 1,605,762
CAPE 2-Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity Enhancement Program
USM
Project Leader: Francisco Gil N. Garcia
Budget: 1,530,000
Year 2022
“Laro Mo, Sagot Ko” A Sports Management Skill Development Project (ISPEAR)
Ms. Cheeze R. Janito, Dr. Moreno B. Java Jr., Desiree Tenebroso
Res. Fund 01 – Php 50,000.00
Ext. Fund 01 – Php 12,000.00
Ext. Fund 05 – Php 54,400.00
BIO-NIHAN PARA SA KALIKASAN: Promoting Holistic Biodiversity Conservation through Community Partnership 2022
Cherie Cano- Mangaoang, Bryan Lloyd Bretana, Cromwel Jomao-as, Florence Roy Salvana
Res. Fund 01 – Php 70,000.00
Ext. Fund 01 – Php 18,000.00
COMMUNITY-BASED DEVELOPMENT and ECONOMIC MAINSTREAMING (CBDEM) on Promotion of Halal Kagikit for Certification 2022
Lian D. Bagonoc, Jeannie U. Duka, Analyn A. Gonzales, Jay-r G. Vildac
Ext. Fund 01 – Php 37,000.00
Ext. Fund 05 – Php 81,600.00
CTI Capacity Building for Barangay Pisan Pinning Intellectual Skills and New-Tech (PISan)
Samsun C. Rapusa, JP E. Fortinez, George Q. Neyral
Ext. Fund – Php 60,000.00
Agency Counterpart – Php 30,000.00
Development of Community Based Tourism in Kabacan, Cotabato (CHEFS)
Meldred F. Samblaceno, Roysell Angelo Piosca, Urduja Nacar
GAD Fund – Php 40,000.00
Ext. Fund 101 – Php 15,000.00
Development of Video Material on Organic Production of Indigenous Vegetables for Dissemination (CA)
Tamie C. Solpot, Gelyn V. Amilbahar, Josephine R. Migalbin
Res. Fund 01 – Php 80,000.00
Ext. Fund 01 – Php 10,000.00
Ext. Fund 05 – Php 10,000.00
Diffusion and Adoption of Gourakas Technology CA 2022
Leonila V. Papalid
Res. Fund 01 – Php 80,000.00
JuanFood Enabling Rural Families through Home and Community Garden in Support for Household Livelihood in Barangay Dagupan 2022
Mary Rodelyn A. Cariaga, Romiel John P. Basan, Metche Anne C. Logronio
Res. Fund 01 – Php 70,000.00
Ext. Fund 01 – Php 15,000.00
Inpograp Ng Mga Inpormasyon Hinggil sa Omicron Variant Para Maiwasan ang Pagkalat ng COVID-19 at ang Benepisyo ng Pagbabakuna Isang Teknikal na Pagsasalin
Radji A. Macatabon, Normie G. Pabinal
Res. Fund 01 – Php 50,000.00
Ext. Fund 01 – Php 45,000.00
Year 2025
- Carmen National High School- Senior High School
- Agriculture and Fisheries Resources Research Development and Extension Network (AFRRDEN)
- Inter-cultural Organization’s Network for Solidarity and Peace (ICON-SP)
- Caritas Kasunayan Village
- Nagasat a Mannalon Irrigator’s Association (NAM-IA)
- National Irrigation Administration – Kabacan River Irrigation System (NIA-KABRIS).
- Nangaan National High School
- SOCCSKSARGEN Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium
- Local Government Unit (LGU) of Kabacan.
- DepEd- Schools Division of Cotabato Province
- DepEd- Schools Division of Kidapawan City
- Malapatan Multi-purpose Cooperative (MMPC)
- Fundacion Accion Contra el Hambre- Action Against Hunger
Year 2024
- Iranun Peace and Development Council Philippines (IPDC)
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN)
- National Police Training Services (PNPTS)
- Local Government Unit (LGU) of Kidapawan City
- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
- Cooperative Development Authority (CDA-XII)
- 10th Field Artillery (ROLLING THUNDER) Battalion
- Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM)
- Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-XII)
- Kabacan Moro Women Organization, Inc. (KMWOI)
Year 2023
- 10th Field Artillery (ROLLING THUNDER) Battalion
- Local Government Unit (LGU) of Antipas
- Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU) of Balabag, Kidapawan City
- College of Business, Development, and Economics (CBDEM)
- Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-XII)
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN)
- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
- Iranun Peace and Development Council (IPDC)
- Local Government Unit (LGU) of Kidapawan City
- Philippine National Police Training Service (PNPTS)
- Department of Agriculture (DA)
- Provincial Government of Cotabato
- League of Mayors of the Philippines (LMP)- Cotabato
- Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council (PAFC)
- Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Network (RAFEN)
- Cooperative Development Authority (CDA-XII)
- Inter-cultural Organization’s Network for Solidarity and Peace (ICON-SP)
- Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM)
Year 2022
- DOST XII
- LGU Columbio
- LGU Magpet
- LGU Antipas
- LGU Tulunan
- LGU Aleosan
- LGU Makilala
- PNP Makilala
- PNP Matalam
- LGU Matalam
- Manna’s Farmers’ Cooperative, Inas Mlang, Cotabato
- Aleosan Cacao Farmers Association (ACFA)
- Tulunan Cacao Growers Association (TuCGA)
- Municipality of Antipas Kacao Growers Association, Incorporated (MAKGAI)
- DOST PCAARRD
- Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center XII
- Kidapawan City LGU
- Kabacan LGU
