Quezon City, Philippines — The Marinduque State University (MarSU) Board of Regents convened for its 9th Regular Board Meeting for the 3rd Quarter of 2026 on October 13, at the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Central Office, Quezon City. The meeting was chaired by Hon. Desiderio R. Apag III, CHED Commissioner and MarSU BOR Chairperson.
Other participants joined the meeting online, including Atty. Luisa Bacatan, representative of Congressman Reynaldo P. Salvacion; Hon. Iryl Africa, representative of Senator Joel Villanueva; and Hon. Agustin C. Mendoza, DEPDev Regional Director. Among those who attended the meeting were Prof. Diosdado P. Zulueta, BOR Vice-Chairperson; Hon. Bernardo N. Sepeda, MIMAROPA DOST Regional Director; Hon. Carina J. Motol, Private Sector Representative; Hon. Joy R. Profugo, Faculty Federation Representative; and Atty. Adele Garcia, representative of Hon. Christopher R. Bañas.
The Board discussed key matters concerning the University’s financial management, academic development, administrative operations, and research and extension initiatives. These included the MarSU Financial Status Report as of September 2026, cash utilization for the fourth quarter of FY 2026, and the Indicative Annual Procurement Plan for FY 2027.
Academic and administrative matters were also taken up, including requests for grant-in-aid assistance, applications for CHED SIKAP scholarships, the Learning Continuity Plan, faculty appointments, the proposed international travel and other institutional concerns.
The Board also considered research and extension initiatives, including the proposed establishment of the MarSU KIST Park and Special Economic Zone, the revised MarSU Intellectual Property Policy, the MANaKLA Project, and Project CONNECT, alongside partnership agreements and other matters for confirmation.
