On September 10, 2025, SPAMAST President Dr. Lynette A. Bontia visited the institution’s extension classes in the municipalities of Jose Abad Santos and Don Marcelino. Accompanied by SPAMAST officials, the visit underscored the administration’s commitment to ensuring quality education and closer engagement with students and faculty in extension campuses.
During the visit, Dr. Bontia interacted with students and faculty members, expressing her appreciation for their dedication and resilience in pursuing academic excellence despite the challenges of distance and limited resources. She emphasized that the extension classes are a vital part of SPAMAST’s mission to widen access to higher education, particularly in geographically distant communities.
Faculty and students warmly welcomed the President, sharing their concerns and aspirations for the continued improvement of their learning environment. Dr. Bontia assured them of the administration’s support, highlighting future initiatives that aim to strengthen facilities and academic services for extension programs.
The visits to Jose Abad Santos and Don Marcelino reaffirm SPAMAST’s vision of inclusive and accessible education, bridging opportunities for learners in the farthest communities of Davao Occidental.
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