CSAB proudly joined the Negros Economic Development Foundation (NEDF) in commemorating its 55th Founding Anniversary, affirming its continued commitment to community service and expressing interest in forging meaningful partnerships.
CSAB was represented during the celebration by VPAA Randdie Cuelo, Community Engagement Program Office (CEPO) Head Altha Gracia Diopido, and OVPAFRAM Staff Reann Vasquez. CSAB’s presence in the event signified the school’s solidarity with NEDF’s long-standing mission and its openness to future collaborations in education, outreach, and sustainable development.
The event, held at the NEDF farm in Brgy. Handumanan, gathered government and non-government leaders and stakeholders from various sectors to honor the foundation’s achievements over the past five and a half decades. Leading the celebration were NEDF BOT Chairperson Ramon Ponde De Leon, and Vice Chairperson Ma. Mercedes Joson, President Wilhelmina Gonzales, and Executive Director Rose Depra, who collectively expressed deep gratitude for the support of government, private, and institutional partners.
The CSAB delegation held informal discussions with NEDF leadership on areas for potential partnership, including community extension and outreach programs, service-learning opportunities for students, research and training collaborations, and co-hosting of educational and advocacy events.
As CSAB continues to expand its social involvement and academic engagement, the event marks a step toward a sustainable partnership with NEDF, rooted in shared values and the vision of inclusive and sustainable progress for Negros Island Region.
The 55th Founding Anniversary of NEDF stands as both a celebration of legacy and a call to collective action — one that CSAB is more than ready to answer.
