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𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | LPC accommodates KNS for Benchmarking on Best Practices and Academic Developments

Date Posted: May. 10, 2026

Limay Polytechnic College (LPC) warmly welcomed officials from Kolehiyo ng Subic (KNS) for a benchmarking activity and exchange dialogue on best practices in research and extension services, internationalization, and quality assurance, as stipulated in KNS’s letter of intent, May 6.

The benchmarking activity served as a venue for meaningful exchange of ideas, experiences, and institutional practices between the visiting and host institutions.

Both parties engaged in open discussions on challenges encountered, strategic interventions undertaken, and productive partnerships that contributed to their respective institutional developments.

LPC President Dr. Elmer De Leon presented the College’s institutional history, current developments, and strategic future directions, particularly emphasizing the requested areas of benchmarking. He highlighted LPC’s academic dreaming strategy, management systems, and strong social engagement initiatives that have enabled the institution to attain significant accomplishments evidenced by concrete and measurable outcomes despite its limited resources and small institutional size.

Dr. De Leon also shared LPC’s effective operational planning mechanisms, target auditing systems, and cost-efficient, return-on-investment approaches in institutional management. Moreover, he proudly showcased the College’s outcomes-based research initiatives conducted in partnership with government agencies, institutions, and organizations, all geared toward social and economic development with both local and global impact.

During the open forum, various questions were raised and addressed by LPC officials. Mr. Mark Anthony Banda, QUALITY Coordinator, discussed matters related to internationalization and quality assurance; Mr. Joemark Ablian, Director for Research, Development, and Extension (RDE), elaborated on research and community extension initiatives; while Dr. De Leon responded to queries concerning governance, management systems, and institutional engagements.

Meanwhile, KNS President Dr. Roselyn Agustin expressed her gratitude to LPC for the valuable learning opportunity and inspiration gained from the institution’s success stories and best practices.

“With all these stories we heard from LPC, we can say that we can also steadily move forward and achieve our goals with confidence. Thank you, LPC, for the many takeaways you unselfishly shared with us today as we continue our academic journey,” expressed Dr. Agustin.

In response, Dr. De Leon assured KNS of LPC’s continued support in its academic and institutional undertakings.

“We are here, in our own little capacities and humble resources, to support your undertakings by all means possible,” assured Dr. De Leon.

Following the interactive dialogue and exchange of ideas, LPC, through Dr. De Leon and Ms. April Cruz, presented a Certificate of Appreciation and a commemorative token to KNS through Dr. Agustin.

The benchmarking activity concluded with counterpart meetings, campus tours, and presentations of LPC’s notable institutional outcomes, including its internationalization initiatives, research and extension exhibits, and awards and recognitions.

Present during the benchmarking activity from KNS were Dr. Roselyn Agustin (College President), Ms. Jennifer M. Asuncion (Vice President for Research and Extension), Mr. Samuel John Coching (Research Head), Mr. Norwin B. Nicol (Head, Community and Extension Services Office), Mr. Jobe E. Gonzales (Quality Assurance Focal Person), Ms. Filipina Geronimo (Representative for Internationalization), and Mr. Cristian Brill (NSTP Coordinator).

Representing LPC were Dr. Elmer De Leon (College President), Ms. April Cruz (Director for Academic Affairs), Dr. John Levy Rueda (Head, Business and Accountancy Department), Mr. Joemark Ablian (RDE Director), Ms. Cheyser Charrese Gatchula (ITE Head and Institutional Planning Officer), Ms. Jesica Marata (Officer of Student Affairs, Discipline and Services), Mr. Mark Anthony Banda (QUALITY Coordinator), and Mr. John Rudolph Barbin (Media Communication and Public Information Officer).

The benchmarking activity was organized and coordinated by Mr. Mark Anthony Banda with the assistance of Ms. Cheyser Charrese Gatchula for multimedia presentations, commemorative materials, and certificates; Ms. Sheryl Bartolo for financial processing and transactions; Ms. Belen Marteja for food preparation and venue arrangements; and Mr. John Rudolph Barbin for technical assistance and documentation, together with the Security and Utility Team. #