Catanduanes State University - Virac, Catanduanes

Catanduanes State University

News

CatSU-ELSCOM benchmarks with UPLB-LRC on English Bridging Program Development

SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

October 16, 2025

Catanduanes State University – English Language and Speech Communication (CatSU-ELSCOM) Center, led by Director Raymund Sandy S. Barcelon, conducted a benchmarking visit with the University of the Philippines Los Baños – Learning Resource Center (UPLB-LRC) on October 9, 2025.
“The benchmarking activity is in preparation for the Bridging Program in English for incoming first-year students and other language programs or short courses for students,” Director Barcelon shared.
“We will work on developing a study and proposal,” he added.
The ELSCOM director was received by LRC Director Mariyel Hiyas C. Liwanag and Junior Office Assistant Jennina Marie M. Mora, who shared insights on the design, implementation, and evaluation of UPLB-LRC’s Bridge Program and Tutorial Program.
During the discussion, Director Barcelon also highlighted CatSU-ELSCOM’s current initiatives, including the Speech Laboratory and its ongoing efforts to enhance students’ English proficiency and communication skills.