Rizal Technological University (RTU) further strengthened its commitment to extension, innovation, and academic collaboration through the active participation of University President Dr. Ma. Eugenia M. Yangco and Asst. Prof. Ricardo H. Momongan, Jr., Director of the Extension and Community Services Office (ECSO) during the 2026 PAEPI International Extension Symposium and Technology Forum, organized by the Philippine Association of Extension Program Implementers (PAEPI), and held on May 20–22, 2026 at Cebu Technological University (CTU), Cebu City.

Carrying the theme, “Transforming Communities through University-Led Extension for Sustainable Development,” the international gathering brought together educators, researchers, extension practitioners, and institutional leaders from various higher education institutions to discuss innovative and sustainable extension initiatives that contribute to community development.

Both RTU representatives also served as evaluators in the symposium’s parallel sessions, showcasing the University’s expertise and leadership in the field of extension and research. Dr. Yangco served as evaluator for the tracks on Engineering, Smart Analytics, and Information and Communications Technology (ICT), while Asst. Prof. Momongan served as evaluator for the tracks on Humanities, Culture and Arts, Social Sciences, and Behavioral Sciences.

Their participation highlighted RTU’s continuing engagement in fostering academic excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful extension programs aligned with sustainable development goals.

In line with the University’s thrust toward expanding institutional partnerships, RTU likewise renewed its collaboration with CTU through the reaffirmation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two institutions. The partnership aims to strengthen cooperation in instruction, research, faculty development, community extension, training programs, symposia, and other academic engagements.

The renewed partnership reflects RTU’s dedication to building strong academic networks and promoting collaborative initiatives that advance quality education, research innovation, and community transformation.

The participation of RTU officials in the international symposium and the renewal of ties with CTU underscore the University’s continuing pursuit of meaningful partnerships and globally engaged extension programs that create lasting impact in communities.