The extension project entitled “Accelerating Literacy through Minds on Wheels: A Collaborative Reading Project” successfully continued its extension activities on January 30, 2026, at Labangon Elementary School in Cebu City. The activity was spearheaded by the project leader, Dr. Rivika Alda, in collaboration with her team members, Dr. Remedios Bacus and Dr. Ethel Abao with continue reading : January 30, 2026 | Accelerating Literacy through Minds on Wheel: A Collaborative Reading Project

This extension aims to equip teachers of the Talisay City National High School with fundamental skills in journalism. Recognizing the importance of media literacy and effective communication skills in today’s world, this workshop series will focus on both written and oral forms of communication, broadcasting, and media studies. The Department of Communication and Media Studies continue reading : January 30, 2026 | Empowering Future Journalists: A Journalism Workshop Series for Talisay City National High School Teachers

Accelerating Literacy through Minds on Wheels: A Collaborative Reading Project is a research-based extension initiative of the Cebu Normal University–College of Teacher Education that aims to strengthen learners’ vocabulary and reading comprehension through structured story-based sessions supported by a mobile library. Anchored on DepEd’s pervious and current initiatives likes Catch-Up Friday, DEAR programs, ARAL Program, continue reading : January 23, 2026 | Accelerating Literacy through Minds on Wheel: A Collaborative Reading Project

In line with its continuing commitment to strengthening extension initiatives, the project entitled “Empowering Future Journalists: A Journalism Workshop Series for Talisay City National High School Teachers” successfully continued its extension activities through an online platform on January 9, 2026. The activity was led by Project Leader Dr. Michelle Tubilan, with the support of project continue reading : January 9, 2026 | Empowering Future Journalists: A Journalism Workshop Series for Talisay City National High School Teachers

To further improve the university’s extension practices, the Cebu Normal University (CNU) Extension Services Offices, led by its director, Prof. Laarne Pontillas, conducted the “Stakeholder Forum on CNU Extension Innovation, Project Proposal Writeshop, and In-House Review for CHED-Aligned Community Engagement” online from December 9 to 11, 2025. This training is aimed at capacitating the newly-hired continue reading : December 9-11, 2025 | Stakeholder Forum on CNU Extension Innovation, Project Proposal Writeshop and In-House Review for CHED-Aligned Community Engagement

Elderly individuals often present with multiple chronic conditions and subtle or atypical symptoms that may mask serious health issues. In care facilities such as Seven Sisters Elderly Home for the Aged, caregivers play a crucial in the elderly detection of health deterioration among residents. However, many caregivers may not formal medical training or may lack continue reading : December 5, 2025 | Elderly love: Making Life Worthwhile Before the Inevitable End

On December 4, 2025, the Director of Extension Services, Associate Professor Laarne E. Pontilas, together with the Vice-President for Administration, Finance and External Affairs, Dr. Allan Roy Elnar, and Dr. Evelyn T. Gimarino, conducted the terminal evaluation of the extension project Pag-Amuma: Pagtinabangay ni Mama ug Papa – Bread Making and Pastries Project at Caputatan, continue reading : December 4, 2025 | Terminal Evaluation of extension project “Pag-Amuma: Pagtinabangay ni Mama ug Papa – Bread Making and Pastries Project”

The Active Aging: Physical and Recreational Activities for Older Persons project was implemented in Barangay Tisa, Cebu City to address the challenges faced by older adults, including physical decline, social isolation, and limited opportunities for meaningful engagement. Cebu Normal University, through its extension mandate under Republic Act No. 8688 and guided by CHED Memorandum Order continue reading : December 3, 2025 | Active Aging: Physical and Recreational Activities for Older Persons

On December 2, 2025, the project team of “Demonstrating ICT and Talent Empowerment (DICTATE)” carried out their extension activity in Barangay San Antonio, Cebu City. The initiative centered on strengthening Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills, which involve the ability to understand, navigate, and utilize a wide range of technological tools and software. These skills continue reading : December 2, 2025 | Demonstrating ICT and Talent Empowerment (DICTATE)

The collaborative initiative among EDCOM II, DepEd, and Cebu Normal University (CNU) underscores the collective effort of various institutions in pursuing meaningful reforms for quality education. Guided by Republic Act 10157, also known as the Kindergarten Act, kindergarten has been established as the compulsory entry point into basic education. Section 2 of this law ensures continue reading : November 28, 2025 | Training-Workshop of Kindergarten Teachers on Teaching Children Literacy and Numeracy: Sulong Para sa Kinabukasan