Three (3) faculty members of Isabela State University (ISU) have been elected as members of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Association for Graduate Education (PAGE) – Cagayan Valley Chapter.
Elected to the PAGE Board of Directors are Dr. Marinel P. Dayawon (Dean, ISU-E College of Education), Dr. Helena B. Florendo (Campus Director for Academic Affairs, ISU Echague), and Dr. Nilda Aggabao (Faculty Member, ISU Cabagan) whose appointments reflect their leadership capabilities and commitment to advance graduate education in the region.
The three educators formally assumed their positions during the oathtaking ceremony held today, June 22, 2026, at the ISU Alba Hall. Joining them in taking the oath was Dr. Ferdinand Bulusan (University Director for Extension and Training) who is President-Elect of the PAGE – Cagayan Valley Chapter.
The event marked the formal assumption of duties of the newly elected officers and served as a venue for professional networking, collaborative discussions, and institutional representation among graduate education leaders.
Moreover, another highlight of the event was the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between ISU and PAGE – Cagayan Valley Chapter which signified the commitment of both institutions to future partnerships and collaborations in graduate education, research, faculty development, and other academic initiatives that will contribute to the advancement of higher education in the country.
The ceremony was attended by University officials led by Dr. Boyet L. Batang (University President) and was likewise graced by PAGE National Officers headed by Dr. Lino C. Reynoso (PAGE National President) and key officials from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
