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s the country felt the weight of cumulative challenges in 2020,
Athe University did not derail from being a constant collaborator
of community development. A University “for the People” as stipu-
lated in its operational mantra, the University fervently committed
humanitarian services to relieve the public from the episodes of
overwhelming health crisis and natural disasters.

At the same time, the University maintained extensive relations
with outlying communities by continuously empowering them toward
sustainable development thru its four-pronged umbrella extension pro-
grams: Adopt A Barangay Volunteerism Program; LGU Extension Capa-
bility Strengthening Program; Gender and Development and; Communi-
ty Outreach and Support Services.
It is with the University’s extension advocacy to be in the service
of the people and community, most especially in these dire times. With
the available technologies generated from its researches, the University
sees to it that these would be utilized to propel thriving communities,
onward the development path at the national level.

At the Frontier: Reinforcing the ed the raw materials in support of It has established
Frontline Workers ISU Cauayan’s alcohol production. strong
collaboration
With the scarcity of health A total of 1,061 Liters of disinfec-
products in the wake of unprec- tants were produced. and networks with
edented community lockdowns, Meanwhile, ISU Ilagan and other agencies
ISU immediately responded by ISU San Mateo initiated produc-
developing washable facemasks, tion of cotton-based face mask in research and
DIY face shields, and lab-produced responding to the supply drop of extension
initiatives and we
disinfectants. the commonly-used surgical face-
masks. Garment Production Center are continuously
Health Essentials of ISU Ilagan, together with ISU and consistently
Chemists from ISU Echague San Mateo garments team have
and Food Innovation Center of produced a total of 4,959 pieces of attracting
ISU Cauayan engaged in the pro- facemasks and were distributed to more support for
duction of 70% ethyl alcohol, LGU City of Ilagan, LGU Cabagan, our community
bioethanol, and alcogel. These Cagayan Valley Medical Center, ISU engagement
services
were officially distributed to Gov. Ilagan guards, ISU Echague for the
Faustino Dy Memorial Hospital, first batch; COVID-19 front liners which is ably
Isabela United Doctors, Cauayan at Southern Isabela Medical Center reinforced by our
Medical Specialist, Cauayan Health (SIMC) in Santiago City, Gov. Faus-
Office, Southern Isabela Medical tino Dy Provincial Hospital, Cagay- strong culture of
research and
Center, Municipality of Naguilian an Valley Medical Center- Tugueg-
through its Municipal Agricultural arao City, ISU Cabagan Medical and innovation.
Office, and the Municipality of San guards, senior citizens and others.
Manuel, and other major security Since the produced face masks
outposts. LGU Cauayan has provid- were made out of cotton, they are

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