QUEZON CITY | September 23, 2026 — The Agusan del Sur State University (ADSSU) actively participated in the Pre-Plenary Hearings on the FY 2027 Budget Proposals of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and the subsequent Plenary Budget Deliberations for all SUCs held at the House of Representatives, Quezon City, on September 22–23, 2026.

The budget season provided an important avenue for ADSSU to present its institutional priorities and highlight the University’s continuing transformation and development as a newly established state university.

In preparation for the plenary deliberations, ADSSU President Dr. Joy C. Capistrano also presented updates on the University’s programs, accomplishments, development priorities, and budgetary requirements to the Offices of the 1st District and 2nd District Representatives of Agusan del Sur, Hon. Adolph Edward G. Plaza and Hon. Alfelito M. Bascug on September 21, 2026.

The engagements highlighted ADSSU’s continuing commitment to strengthening its academic programs, research and innovation initiatives, infrastructure and institutional capacity, and other programs essential to fulfilling its mandate as a state university serving the people of Agusan del Sur and the Caraga Region.

The plenary budget deliberations concluded on a positive note, marking another important step in the continuing process of securing the necessary resources to support the operations, programs, and development priorities of SUCs across the country.

The ADSSU Community extends its sincere appreciation to the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the House of Representatives for their continuing support and commitment to the development of state universities and colleges and to making quality higher education more accessible to Filipino learners.

As ADSSU moves forward, the University remains committed to responsible stewardship of public resources and transformative, quality, and responsive higher education in the service of the people.

ADSSU, ARISE!