As the UNC Community commemorates the 131st birth anniversary of UNC’s distinguished Forerunner, Founding Father, and First President – Dr. Jaime Hernandez Sr., we carry out his vision of UNC as the Bicolano learners’ Best Bet to be a multi-qualified learner, future-ready, and work-ready.

The Department of Education Regional Office 5, represented by Regional Director Gilbert T. Sadsad, CESO III and the University of Nueva Caceres represented by UNC Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of UNC School of Graduate Studies, Dr. Romeo M. Sumayo Jr., signed a Memorandum of Agreement, which entails:
The Department of Education Regional Office 5, represented by Regional Director Gilbert T. Sadsad, CESO III and the University of Nueva Caceres represented by UNC Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of UNC School of Graduate Studies, Dr. Romeo M. Sumayo Jr., signed a Memorandum of Agreement, which entails:
• Upskilling and upgrading the academic qualifications of faculty and professionals in the Department of Education, through the UNC School of Graduate Studies – Center for Adult and Lifelong Learner.
• Delivery of Online Continuing Professional Education Programs through the partnership of the Department of Education and UNC-Coursera Scholarship Program; and
• Recognition of the Coursera certificates earned by Department of Education faculty recipients.
Joining DepEd Regional Director Gilbert T. Sadsad were Ms. Sancha M. Nacion, Chief Education Supervisor and Dr. Joe Bren Consuelo, Education Program Supervisor, both from the Human Resource Development Division, DepEd Regional Office 5.

Joining DepEd Regional Director Gilbert T. Sadsad were Ms. Sancha M. Nacion, Chief Education Supervisor and Dr. Joe Bren Consuelo, Education Program Supervisor, both from the Human Resource Development Division, DepEd Regional Office 5.
Present in the special event were UNC’s administration led by Prof. Divinagracia L. David, Assistant Vice President for Human Resource and OIC – Office of the President, college deans, assistant deans, and principals.
The DepEd and UNC MOA signing was organized by Prof. Michel P. Basister, Assistant Dean, UNC School of Graduate Studies.
