NEUST, DepEd, and Nampicuan LGU ink agreement for new NEUST Campus

The Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) has signed a tripartite agreement with the Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office of Nueva Ecija and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Nampicuan for the establishment of NEUST Nampicuan Campus

NEUST President Dr. Rhodora Jugo, Nampicuan Mayor Victor Badar, and DepEd Nueva Ecija Division Superintendent Dr. Ronaldo Pozon formalized the partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on January 27, 2025, at the President’s Conference Room, NEUST Sumacab Campus. This initiative aims to expand higher education opportunities in the municipality.

Dr. Jugo emphasized the importance of the new campus in bringing quality tertiary education closer to the people of Nampicuan. “The establishment of the Nampicuan Campus is a great help to the community. Hopefully, by the first semester of A.Y. 2025-2026, we can begin offering at least one program in Nampicuan,” she stated. “Our initial plan is to offer the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program.”

To support the initiative, DepEd Nueva Ecija has committed to providing temporary classrooms at Nampicuan National High School. “If we cannot bring the students to the school, we will bring the school to the students,” Dr. Pozon affirmed.

 Meanwhile, Mayor Badar extended his gratitude to NEUST and DepEd for their efforts in making higher education more accessible to the residents of Nampicuan. He also assured that the LGU would allocate a permanent site for the future facilities of the NEUST Nampicuan Campus.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by key officials, including NEUST Vice President for Academic Affairs Engr. Feliciana P. Jacoba, EdD; Nampicuan National High School Principal Froilan M. Silao; and Nampicuan Vice Mayor Remedios Badar.

Also in attendance were NEUST Vice President for Administration, Business, and Finance Atty. Bembol Castillo; Dr. Marlon Rufino, Director of Nampicuan and Santo Domingo Campus and Northern Off-Campuses; Dr. Nancy Joy Mangansat, Director of Curriculum Development and Evaluation; and Dr. Loreen Agulan and Dr. Elenita Paet. DepEd Nueva Ecija officials, including Dr. Danilo Jacoba, Dr. Luis Calison, Joel Cruz, and Maribel Leybag, also graced the event.

The establishment of the NEUST Nampicuan Campus was made possible through Republic Act 11753, enacted on April 27, 2022. Since then, ongoing discussions with the local government have been conducted to facilitate its operation.

Through this partnership, NEUST reaffirms its commitment to delivering quality education across Nueva Ecija, ensuring that students in underserved areas can pursue higher learning without leaving their hometown. The NEUST Nampicuan Campus stands as a testament to the university’s dedication to academic excellence and community service.

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