Saint Louis University (SLU), under the leadership of the University President Rev. Fr. Gilbert B. Sales, CICM, PhD, partnered with the Local Government Unit of San Quintin, led by Hon. Mayor Farah Lee Lumahan, to conduct a comprehensive outreach program for local Child Development Workers on 18 September 2026 at the National Child Development Center, San Quintin, Pangasinan.
The training featured an insightful discussion on Infant-Toddler Education delivered by Marilyn L. Balmeo, PhD, equipping early childhood educators with foundational strategies and practical knowledge to enhance early childhood care and education within the municipality.
Building on the core learning modules, the afternoon session shifted its focus to the evaluation and impact assessment of the Phase 1 training activities. This evaluation phase was facilitated by Mrs. Charmaine P. Mendoza, SLU Outreach Program Activities Coordinator, alongside Mr. Nikky S. Garo, Department Head of the Philosophy Department under the School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA), and Joselito C. Gutierrez, PhD. Together with the participants, the facilitators systematically measured the outcomes and effectiveness of the initial implementation to ensure sustained development and quality delivery in future phases.
This collaborative initiative directly advances Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by bolstering early childhood education infrastructure and community resilience through multi-sectoral cooperation. Through this undertaking, SLU reaffirms its dedication to extension services, seamlessly embodying the institution’s core values of Compassion and Excellence in service to local communities. (Article and Photos by J. Gutierrez)
