The Mindoro State University (MinSU) Board of Regents convened its Third Quarter Meeting on October 28, 2026 at 4/F Higher Education Building, C.P. Garcia Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City to review the University’s accomplishments, approve key policies and plans, and discuss priorities for improving its services to students and communities.
Dr. Ricmar P. Aquino, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Commissioner and Chair of the MinSU Board of Regents, presided over the meeting, which was conducted through a hybrid setup, with some members attending face-to-face and others joining online.
During the meeting, Dr. Enya Marie D. Apostol, University President presented the University’s accomplishment report, titled “Talima: A.C.H.I.E.V.E. to L.I.F.T. M.I.N.S.U.” This highlighted MinSU’s accomplishments and ongoing initiatives. The presentation was highly commended by members of the Board.
The Board also approved the Supplemental FY 2026 Annual Procurement Plan (APP), incorporating more than ₱23 million from Free Higher Education (FHE) deficiencies pursuant to Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2026-01. Most of the proposed expenditures are intended for student benefits and support services.
The approval reinforces the University’s efforts to direct available resources toward programs and services that respond to students’ needs and support their education.
Another highlight was the oath-taking of Hon. Romee Estephanie S. Sotto as the new Student Regent, who will represent the student body in the University’s highest governing body.
Former Civil Service Commission Commissioner Jose Balmores also served as a resource person, providing inputs on the establishment of guidelines for the designation of teaching and non-teaching personnel to key positions in the University.
The Board likewise approved several institutional policies and manuals to strengthen university governance and operations. It encouraged MinSU to raise its targets to further expand its contributions to academic, knowledge generation and community development.
Attending the meeting in person were Commissioner Aquino, President Apostol, Permanent CHED Representative Atty. Al C. Bonghanoy, Congressman Alfonso V. Umali, Jr., Dr. Bernardo N. Sepeda, DOST-MIMAROPA Regional Director, Hon. Enrique T. Magalay, Jr., Faculty Regent, Student Regent Sotto, former Commissioner Balmores, and Ms. Maricar V. Jose, Board Secretary I.
Joining online were Hon. Juvelyn V. Gumal-in and Hon. Nelson B. Gabutero, Private Sector Representatives; Dr. Agustin C. Mendoza, DEPDev-MIMAROPA Regional Director; Prof. Edna Imelda F. Legazpi, CHED-MIMAROPA Regional Director; and Ms. Ma. Theresa S. Aguilar, DA-MIMAROPA Regional Technical Director who represented Regional Director Atty. Christopher R. Bañas. Dr. Genelita E. Hernandez, Board Secretary V, also joined the meeting online.
Through the Board’s guidance and decisions, MinSU continues to strengthen its governance, improve student services, and pursue higher targets in research, extension, and other areas that support its mandate as a state university. (jdtdc)
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