Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) hosted a benchmarking activity for Bulacan State University (BulSU) at the DMMMSU – North La Union Campus (NLUC) Conference Room, Bacnotan, La Union on June 9, 2025.

The visit aimed to promote knowledge sharing among State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), with DMMMSU presenting its successful governance model and academic service innovations.

Prof. Lilito D. Gavina, Vice President for Administration and Quality Assurance, formally welcomed the delegation from Bulacan State University (BulSU). Mr. Charlie C. de Vera, Director for Institutional Planning and Futures Thinking, introduced the DMMMSU officials and facilitated the presentation of the DMMMSU at a Glance video. The presentation highlighted the University’s institutional history, key milestones, and its sustained commitment to delivering transformative education and advancing sustainable development initiatives.

BulSU’s Chancellor for External Campuses, Dr. Ciriaco M. Garcia, expressed their intent to gain insights into DMMMSU’s transition into a fully integrated multi-campus system and its approaches to institutional governance.

In the core presentation, Mr. de Vera detailed DMMMSU’s best practices in system-wide planning, organizational restructuring, program development, budgeting, impact assessment, and land use and infrastructure planning. The session culminated in an engaging discussion that encouraged a dynamic exchange of strategies, reinforcing the spirit of collaboration among Philippine SUCs. (By Aniway P. Millares)