SLSU, DepEd MCD Seal Partnership for Project FLEE

Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) and the DepEd Maasin City Division formally sealed a new partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Financial Literacy for Economic Enhancement (FLEE) project on December 1, 2025. The signing ceremony, held at the DepEd MCD Office, marks a significant step in SLSU’s efforts to strengthen financial literacy in local communities.

The program began with preliminary remarks from Dr. Clemente H. Cobilla, SLSU-TO Campus Director. He emphasized the university’s commitment to promoting financial literacy among teachers, students, and their families. Dr. Candy Elizabeth G. Salapi, the SLSU-TO BSBA Program Head, provided an overview of the project. She explained that FLEE aims to equip teachers with financial literacy skills so they can create a meaningful spillover effect on their pupils, as well as on their own families and communities. This initiative builds on SLSU’s earlier partnerships with ARBOs through DAR and with 4Ps through DSWD.

The MOA signing highlighted the shared goal of improving financial skills and strengthening economic capacity. In their commitment messages, Dr. Francis Ann R. Sy, Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension Services, affirmed SLSU’s support for community-centered programs. Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Jaime Leon T. Cardona, CESE, expressed gratitude and emphasized that financial literacy is an essential skill in preparing students for the future. Ms. Adelfa C. Diola, Director of Extension Services, outlined the next steps for the project, which include training sessions, learning modules, and community outreach activities.

The ceremony concluded with moderator Dr. Monna Liza Bosque stressing the positive impact this partnership is expected to bring to the communities in Maasin City. This collaboration supports Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education by promoting financial literacy and lifelong learning for both educators and students.