The Isabela State University Roxas Campus welcomed the Local Government Unit of Roxas, represented by Municipal Administrator Mr. Vittorio P. Calderon, for a campus tour and partnership discussion on October 13, 2025.

The visit, held in response to an official invitation from Campus Administrator Prof. Dr. Emerson V. Barcellano, aimed to strengthen the ongoing collaboration between the University and the LGU in promoting initiatives that support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). These include Quality Education (SDG 4), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG 9), and Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11).

During the campus tour and dialogue, both parties reaffirmed their shared commitment to fostering education-driven community development, innovation, and inclusive growth in the Municipality of Roxas. Discussions focused on exploring joint programs and projects that would further enhance local transformation and resilience through academic and research collaborations.

Prof. Barcellano expressed his gratitude for the steadfast support of the LGU, noting that their presence and partnership serve as a source of inspiration for the ISU Roxas academic community. He emphasized the University’s continuing role as a catalyst for local transformation, particularly in bridging education, governance, and sustainable development efforts.

The Isabela State University Roxas Campus looks forward to sustaining this productive partnership with the LGU of Roxas as both institutions work hand in hand toward achieving shared goals for progress and community empowerment.