23 April 2026

Faculty and students from the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) Siniloan Campus, College of Agriculture (CA), conducted an educational visit at Benguet State University.

The activity aimed to provide students with practical exposure to agricultural practices, facilities, extension services, and enhance their academic learning through observation and orientation on modern agricultural techniques and university-based agricultural systems.

Led by Dean Marc Sylvester P. Garcia, the group was welcomed by BSU-CA Secretary Madeline S. Kingan. The visit included a short orientation on the college’s different programs presented by Department Chairpersons Maricel V. Dacnes, Department of Extension Education; Jesson Y. Del-amen, Department of Crop Science; Leo S. Laruan, Department of Animal Science; and Arlene G. Wayet,  Department of Soil Science.

Additional insights were also shared by faculty representatives Jovelyn C. Alabat, Department of Plant Pathology; and Rashid B. Lokines, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management.

Dean Garcia expressed his gratitude to BSU for the accommodation and presented a certificate of appreciation to the university. The visit concluded with a guided tour of the farm facilities.

BSU accommodates benchmarking activities and field trips from schools, Local Government Units, National Line Agencies, and Non-Government Organizations with the intent to promote collaboration in various areas that may lead to multi-stakeholder partnerships in support of #SDG17.//DPaydowan