About
Outreach, Extension and Community Service
The Community Engagement and Service Learning Center (CESLC), formerly the University Outreach Center (UOC), is the official extension arm of Central Philippine University. Established in 1998, it coordinates community outreach, service-learning, and extension programs across all colleges and units.
Operating under the Office of the Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension, CESLC bridges the university's Instruction, Research, and Extension mandate by facilitating integrated, community-driven engagements responsive to local social, cultural, economic, and developmental needs.
For School Year 2022–2027, CESLC operates under the theme "Progressive, Secure and Healthy Communities", pursuing programs in local governance, health, livelihood, education, environment, and service-learning.
- Established
- 1998
- Service pillars
- 7
- Engagement steps
- 10
Connect with us
Find CESLC Online
Follow our activities, or reach out to coordinate community programs, service-learning, and partnerships.
SY 2022–2027 Theme
“Progressive, Secure and Healthy Communities”
New Initiative
The CANOPY Program
Cultivating Alliances and Nurturing Opportunities for Purposeful Yields
Introduced by the Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension and launched in the 2025–2026 academic year, CANOPY fosters collaborative, sustainable, and inclusive partnerships with various communities and sectors — representing a significant commitment to extension services built on Christian values.
Service areas
Service Pillars
- 01
Technical Assistance and Advisory
- 02
Communication and Information
- 03
Training, Documentation and Dissemination
- 04
Community Engagement
- 05
Service Learning
- 06
Advocacy
- 07
Disaster Response
What we do
Programs and Services
- 01
Training Programs
Non-degree, non-credit courses offered by colleges and units to target community clients, with faculty as resource persons.
- 02
Advocacy Programs
Advocacy on climate change, transparency in governance, gender and development, and volunteerism.
- 03
Communication & Information Services
IEC materials in print, audio-visual, and TV formats to disseminate knowledge and skills to community groups.
- 04
Techno-Transfer & Commercialization
Research-developed technologies disseminated and utilized by potential community and industry beneficiaries.
- 05
Intervention & Disaster Response
Rapid response operations including search and rescue, evacuation, temporary accommodation, and relief delivery.
- 06
Consultation & Technical Assistance
Technical services and advisory extended to agencies, organizations, associations, and local government units.
- 07
Service-Learning Services
Community services tied to social, economic, political, physical, environmental, and spiritual development indicators.
Community reach
Adopted Barangays
Six barangays across Iloilo where CESLC actively delivers extension programs and community engagement.
Brgy. Badiang
New Lucena, Iloilo
Brgy. Culasi
Ajuy, Iloilo
Brgy. Bito-on
Jaro, Iloilo City
Brgy. Lanit
Jaro, Iloilo City
Brgy. Tabuc Suba
Jaro, Iloilo City
Brgy. San Isidro
Jaro, Iloilo City
Education partners
Adopted Schools
Ten schools across Iloilo supported through service-learning, training, and extension programs.
Badiang Elementary School
Brgy. Badiang, New Lucena, Iloilo
Bito-on Elementary School
Brgy. Bito-on, Jaro, Iloilo City
Culasi Elementary School
Brgy. Culasi, Ajuy, Iloilo
Culasi National High School
Brgy. Culasi, Ajuy, Iloilo
Iloilo River Plains Integrated School
Brgy. Lanit, Jaro, Iloilo City
Judith Lazarraga Tiongco Memorial Elementary School
Brgy. Tabuc Suba, Jaro, Iloilo City
Tiu Cho Teg-Ana Ros Foundation Integrated Farm School
Brgy. Lanit, Jaro, Iloilo City
Alberto Sorongon Sr. Memorial National High School
Brgy. Iwa-Macatol, Pototan, Iloilo
Iwa-Macatol Elementary School
Brgy. Iwa-Macatol, Pototan, Iloilo
Uswag San Isidro Elementary School
Brgy. San Isidro, Jaro, Iloilo City
Formal partnerships
Active MOU/MOA Partners
Institutions and organizations with active Memoranda of Understanding or Agreement with CESLC.
Barangays
6 active partners
- Brgy. Badiang, New Lucena, Iloilo
- Brgy. Culasi, Ajuy, Iloilo
- Brgy. Bito-on, Jaro, Iloilo City
- Brgy. Lanit, Jaro, Iloilo City
- Brgy. Tabuc Suba, Jaro, Iloilo City
- Brgy. San Isidro, Jaro, Iloilo City
Schools
10 active partners
- Badiang Elementary School
- Bito-on Elementary School
- Culasi Elementary School
- Culasi National High School
- Iloilo River Plains Integrated School
- Judith Lazarraga Tiongco Memorial Elementary School
- Tiu Cho Teg-Ana Ros Foundation Integrated Farm School
- Alberto Sorongon Sr. Memorial National High School
- Iwa-Macatol Elementary School
- Uswag San Isidro Elementary School
Organizations & Agencies
3 active partners
- Bidlisiw Foundation
- Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency
- Iloilo Provincial Government
How it works
Community Engagement Process
A 10-step participatory process from area identification to community self-reliance.
- 01
Area Identification
Identify potential communities and conduct courtesy calls with LGU officials.
- 02
Information Meeting
Present university outreach programs to community leaders and potential beneficiaries.
- 03
Needs Assessment
Collaborate with the Research Committee to assess community needs and propose solutions.
- 04
Planning & Prioritization
Present findings and identify priority programs with community participation.
- 05
MOU Signing
Memorandum of Understanding signed by LGU and University officials.
- 06
Implementation
Lead college implements programs with support from collaborating units and partner agencies.
- 07
Monitoring
Oversee program implementation and identify deviations for necessary adjustments.
- 08
Evaluation
Evaluate Key Result Areas and Performance Indicators. Impact survey conducted post-implementation.
- 09
Documentation
Prepare and publicly disseminate a documentation report in print and video formats.
- 10
Exit Phase
Create exit plan for gradual withdrawal as the community becomes self-reliant.
Get in touch
Contact Information
- Coordinating Office
- Office of the Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (OVPRDE)
- Location
- 2nd Floor Engineering Building (Annex)
- Director
- Sarex Dalida Dipol, Jr., MAEd
- Contact Details
- 033-3291971 local 2142; cesl.center@cpu.edu.ph