Dr. Lynette A. Bontia, the 6th President of Southern Philippines Agri-business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST), delivered her State of the College Address on February 6, 2025, before a packed audience of faculty, staff, students, stakeholders, and community members. The address served as a comprehensive overview of the college’s accomplishments over the past year, acknowledging the hurdles faced, and setting the stage for continued growth and development.
President Bontia’s address underscored SPAMAST’s unwavering commitment to providing high-quality education and producing graduates equipped to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. She proudly highlighted significant progress across all core functions of the institution, including Instruction, Research, Extension, Production, and Administration and Governance. She emphasized notable advancements in COPC and accreditation, faculty profile and development, research outputs, extension activities through community engagement, and improvements in administrative efficiency. These achievements, she noted, are a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entire SPAMAST community.
President Bontia assured the audience that the college is actively working on strategies to mitigate the challenges and ensure a sustainable future for SPAMAST– its workforce, students, and stakeholders.
The President’s address served not only as a report on the state of the college but also as an inspiration, fostering a sense of shared purpose and renewed commitment among all stakeholders. The event concluded with a feeling of optimism and anticipation for the future of SPAMAST.
