SUCCESSFULLY conducted by the City College of Cagayan de Oro, under the leadership of Dr. Jestoni Babia, the ASEAN Conference on Extension for Sustainable Development Goals (ACES) Summit 2026 was held on Wednesday, November 11, at the City Tourism Hall.
The summit carried the theme “From Local Action to ASEAN Impact: Transformative Extension Partnership for Sustainable Development” and was supported by the local government of Cagayan de Oro, under the leadership of Mayor Klarex Uy, through City Administrator Atty. Roy Hilario Raagas.
The plenary discussions featured knowledge-sharing sessions and project presentations delivered by representatives from various institutions, barangays, and stakeholders.
The discussions focused on the significant role of higher education institutions (HEIs) in developing community-centered programs aligned with the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The summit also highlighted the importance of strengthening partnerships and cooperation to foster sustainable and resilient communities.
Outstanding initiatives were also recognized through the 2026 ACES Awards under the categories of People, Planet, and Prosperity.
The awards honored institutions and individuals who demonstrated excellence and delivered lasting positive impact through their programs and services. CIO
