𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | MMSU awarded ‘Icons of Change’ for leadership in agri-extension and tech transfer
By Jareason Fabre
Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) was conferred the Excellence in Academic Leadership, Agricultural Cooperative Extension, and Technology Transfer Award during the Icons of Change: Cooperative Leadership and Excellence Awards 2026 held on October 26 at the Quest Plus Conference Center, Filinvest City, Alabang.
The national recognition was presented by the Icons of Change Philippines and the Rotary Club of Alabang Madrigal Business Park, in partnership with the Cooperative Development Authority. The award cites MMSU for its outstanding contributions to cooperative education, agricultural extension, enterprise development, and sustainable community growth.
MMSU President Dr. Virgilio Julius P. Manzano, Jr., who also serves as the President of the Rotary Club of Laoag Sunshine, received the plaque on behalf of the university.
"This recognition belongs to the entire MMSU family whose hard work drives our community extension programs," said Dr. Manzano. "Grounded in the Rotary value of Service Above Self, we remain true to our mission of innovating technology transfer and uplifting our local agricultural cooperatives."
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