Mariano Marcos
State University

MMSU agriculture students stand out at Indonesia summer course program

By Frances Batara, StratCom Correspondent

Efanna Felice Casil and Dominique Stefanny Lamoste, incoming fourth-year agriculture students of the MMSU College of Agriculture, Food, and Sustainable Development (CAFSD), won first place in project presentation during the 8th Summer Course Program held from July 21 to August 3 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. 

Together with two delegates from the University of Debrecen, Hungary, and Central Luzon State University, they presented their proposed action plan for improving global food sustainability and security.

The Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Gadjah Mada hosted this year's summer course program, which had the theme “Harmony in Animal and Agricultural Production for Global Food Security.” The program aimed to increase intercultural competence and expand international networks. 

Dexter Lloyd Calderon, an incoming fourth-year agriculture student, also completed the summer course program. Althea Victoria Cainglit, an agricultural extension major, participated in the parallel session on the Asian Association of Agricultural Colleges and Universities (AAACU) Tour from July 21 to 31. They were accompanied by Mr. Keivin Cadavona, a faculty member of the Department of Agricultural Sciences (DAS).

MMSU President Shirley C. Agrupis praised the remarkable achievements of the students, emphasizing the institution's commitment to empowering agriculture students. She further underscored the university’s innovative learning programs tailored to meet the evolving needs of the agriculture sector.

Joining the MMSU team were participants from Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, and South Korea. Through the support of Dr. Charlie Batin, OIC dean of CAFSD, and DAS faculty members, the students were able to engage in various lecture classes, laboratory practices, field works, cultural activities, and campus tours.