Mindoro State University (MinSU) President Dr. Enya Marie D. Apostol highlighted the University’s flagship collaborative projects as she served as one of the resource speakers during the “Kapihan at Kamustahan sa MIMAROPA,” held today, September 23, at Sinag Coffee Roastery, Brgy. Masipit, Calapan City.
The forum was part of the 2025 Regional Development Council (RDC) Week Celebration organized by the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development MIMAROPA.
With the theme “9th RDC MIMAROPA: Championing Inclusive and Sustainable Growth through Stakeholder Engagement,” the event served as an open platform to discuss how stakeholder participation shapes government policies, project design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
During the discussion, Pres. Apostol underscored how MinSU ensures that stakeholders are actively consulted and engaged across its four core mandates: instruction, research, extension, and resource generation. She emphasized that collaboration and consultation are embedded in every stage of the University’s initiatives - from planning to execution and monitoring.
Pres. Apostol shared several flagship projects as concrete examples of MinSU’s commitment to innovation and partnership. Among these is Project MOSES, funded by DOST-MIMAROPA, which deploys IoT-based weather and soil monitoring systems in the Mag-asawang Tubig Watershed to strengthen disaster preparedness and environmental management. She also highlighted Project GENESIS, supported by NEDA’s Innovation Grants, which builds upon MOSES by establishing a renewable-energy-powered operations center and a mobile application that delivers real-time weather and water-level updates to local government units and communities. Completing the lineup is Project MAUYA, implemented in partnership with DA-MIMAROPA, a modern agriculture hub featuring greenhouses, hydroponics, aquaponics, and aeroponics that functions as a demonstration farm, research hub, and training ground for farmers, extension workers, and students.
She stressed that these projects were made possible through the collective efforts of partner agencies such as DOST, DA, NEDA, and DENR, alongside local government units, people’s organizations, farmers’ and fisherfolk groups, extension workers, technologists, students, and community stakeholders.
“Their insights and collaboration ensure that MinSU’s programs are responsive, sustainable, and impactful,” Pres. Apostol said.
The Kapihan at Kamustahan was among the highlights of RDC MIMAROPA’s annual week-long celebration, which brings together regional leaders and stakeholders to discuss inclusive and participatory approaches to socioeconomic development.
This year’s RDC Week reinforced the importance of collaborative governance - an advocacy that MinSU continues to embody through its stakeholder-driven programs and initiatives.
Field correspondent: Mr. Leonel C. Mendoza
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