The Negros Economic Development Foundation, Inc. (NEDF) conferred a plaque on Central Philippines State University (CPSU) during NEDF’s 56th Founding Anniversary celebration in Mansilingan, Bacolod City.

 Graduate School Dean Professor Riza Stephanie A. Alfaras, PhD, EdD, represented the university on behalf of the University President, Dr. Aladino C. Moraca, in receiving recognition as one of NEDF’s academic partners for CPSU’s steadfast support.

 Additionally, CPSU and NEDF formalized their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Agreement to advance education, research, and community development, demonstrating their commitment to collaborating for the benefit of the community and transforming lives.

 Negros Occidental’s Hon. Governor Eugenio Jose V. Lacson also joined the event and gave the keynote address, highlighting NEDF’s contribution to uplifting Negrense lives through various undertakings, including empowering and collaborating with grassroots sectors, including farmers, fisherfolk, microentrepreneurs, women, youth, and marginalized communities.

 NEDF’s 56th Founding Anniversary was held last July 24, 2026, with the theme “From Seed to Strength—Harvesting Tomorrow,” commemorating its legacy in promoting sustainable and inclusive development in the province through organic agriculture, climate resilience, environmental stewardship, enterprise development, and community empowerment.

 Alongside Professor Alfaras, College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF) Assistant Professor Genalyn A. Mangao, and Instructor Mary Ann M. Cañada, College of Hospitality Management (CHM) Dean Dr. Sheila A. Ignacio, Instructor Daryl Faith C. Bacolod, and CHM students joined the anniversary celebration.

 Cenphilians showcased CPSU’s muscovado sugar production and pandesal baking demonstrations in support of the undertaking—putting local ingenuity and innovation in the limelight to spark community development and uplift the province’s slow food culture.

 Information sourced from: Negros Economic Development Foundation, Inc. (NEDF)