Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (MSEUF) strengthened its engagement with government agencies, civil society organizations, academic institutions and community stakeholders through two cross-sectoral meetings held April 25 and Oct. 3, 2025, in Quezon Province, contributing to discussions on poverty reduction, youth participation, local governance and sustainable community development.
The University participated in the Provincial External Partner Stakeholders Meeting in Tayabas City and the Lucena City Youth Development Office's (LCYDO) third quarterly meeting in Lucena City. Both engagements provided opportunities for participating organizations to share institutional initiatives, discuss community challenges and explore collaborative approaches to local development.
Cross-sectoral dialogue supports poverty reduction and community welfare
On April 25, 2025, MSEUF joined the first-semester Provincial External Partner Stakeholders Meeting at Kusina ni Pareng Avel, Nawawalang Paraiso, in Tayabas City.
The meeting gathered representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), academic institutions, civil society organizations and local government offices across Quezon Province to coordinate support for families under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
Dr. Milagrosa Lawas represented the University's main campus, while Cherrylyn Baniqued represented MSEUF Catanauan.
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During the meeting, MSEUF shared its community extension initiatives supporting 4Ps beneficiaries. MSEUF Catanauan presented its collaboration with the 4Ps Municipal Operations Office, including a team-building activity for 42 participants and Family Day activities involving more than 240 participants from Poblacion and Barangay Madulao.
The University's main campus also reported providing donation packages to 159 4Ps parent leaders during the Parent Leaders Congress at the PAGCOR Building.
MSEUF Catanauan further shared its Grade 12 community immersion program, conducted from Jan. 20 to March 24, 2025, which provided students with practical experience in community engagement and human relations.
Provincial Link for Administration Jaztin Paul Farne presented provincial 4Ps accomplishments, while participating institutions exchanged information on their completed community extension and capability-building activities.
An open forum addressed health interventions, social welfare monitoring and proposed community activities. The discussions encouraged partner organizations to participate in local advisory councils and strengthen cooperation among government agencies, educational institutions and community organizations.
Through this dialogue, MSEUF contributed its community extension experiences to broader discussions on supporting vulnerable families and coordinating community development initiatives.
MSEUF Catanauan reported activities conducted with the 4Ps Municipal Operations Office. These included a team-building activity for 42 participants at Marga Selina’s Place on Nov. 30, 2024, and Family Day events that engaged more than 240 participants from Poblacion and Barangay Madulao.
MSEUF participates in youth governance and local development planning
On Oct. 3, 2025, MSEUF, through its National Service Training Program–Civic Welfare Training Service (NSTP-CWTS), participated in the LCYDO's third quarterly meeting at Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng Lucena.
The meeting brought together representatives from participating organizations to discuss youth participation in governance, sectoral representation and proposed initiatives for the Local Youth Development Plan (LYDP) of Lucena City.
The Youth Development Office discussed Section 25 of Republic Act No. 10742, or the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015, highlighting the role of the Local Youth Development Council (LYDC) in youth participation and local development planning.
Participants also discussed the 10 Centers of Youth Participation, which identify various sectors through which young people can engage in community development and policy-making.
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As part of the meeting, representatives from various organizations shared insights and proposed projects and programs for consideration in the LYDP. The proposed initiatives aimed to support youth development, empowerment and welfare, including the needs of young people involved in agriculture.
The exchange provided a venue for organizations from different sectors to discuss community priorities and contribute ideas for local development programs.
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The meeting also elected Nanz Mark D. Dionesio as a member of the new LYDC, representing the agriculture sector. His election strengthened the sector's representation in discussions concerning youth development and agricultural concerns in Lucena City.
The participating organizations concluded the meeting with a renewed commitment to work with the local government on youth-centered programs and initiatives supporting inclusive and sustainable development.
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University partnerships contribute to sustainable development goals
Through these two engagements, MSEUF participated in discussions involving different sectors that contribute to local development.
The Provincial External Partner Stakeholders Meeting provided a venue for government agencies, academic institutions and civil society organizations to exchange information on poverty reduction, social welfare and community extension initiatives.
Meanwhile, the LCYDO meeting provided a platform for youth-serving organizations to participate in discussions on local governance, sectoral representation and proposed development programs.
Both activities demonstrated the role of higher education institutions in contributing knowledge, community engagement experiences and institutional perspectives to dialogues addressing sustainable development challenges.
MSEUF's participation also reinforced its commitment to building relationships with external stakeholders and supporting collaborative efforts that connect education, community service and local development.