UEP operates 5 new income-generating projects

By Garry A. Vacunawa

CATARMAN, Northern Samar, July 5 (PNA) –- The University of Eastern Philippines (UEP) has started operating five new income-generating projects (IGPs) as part of its effort to be self-reliant and not fully dependent on support from the national government.

UEP president Atty. Mar De Asis enumerated the five IGPs in a recent press conference which was held at the pavilion of UEP White Beach and Recreation Center, one of the newest IGPs.

The other four IGPs are the UEP Commercial Center, UEP Garments and Textile Center, UEP Woodwork and Concrete and UEP Water Refilling Station.

According to De Asis, the said IGPs are expected to generate income that will augment not only the univesity’s Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) but also the other benefits due to the university employees.

De Asis admitted to the members of the media that they do not have enough funds, that is why they go into IGPs.

UEP, according to him, has P13 million MOOE for the whole year.

It was learned that all IGPs in UEP are under the supervision of the Auxiliary Services and Business Affairs (ASBA) with Dr. Eduardo I. Alvarez as its director.

De Asis informed that the university IGPs are not conceptualized only for the sole purpose of increasing the income of the university but they are also used as instructional and laboratory facilities for students, especially those enrolled in the Business Administration, Engineering, Home Economics, Environmental Studies, and Hotel and Restaurant Management.

These projects will give a chance to the students to experience real work situations which they cannot get from the four corners of their classrooms. Besides, the students will not spend too much for their practicum and field trips.

In her article published at UEPDATES (official publication of UEP), Nimfa De Veyna, publication coordinator, informed that the UEP Commercial Center has 15 commercial stalls open for occupancy with monthly rents.

The commercial center is in front of the College of Arts and Communication (CAC) Building.

She added that the UEP Garments and Textile Center is under the direct management of the College of Business Administration (CBA) Dean Roche E. Barreda. It is now working on the new uniforms of the university and it is housed at the Farmers Training Center.

The UEP Water Refilling Station, according to her, will answer the drinking water needs of the increasing populace of the university. It is found along the highway and managed by Mrs. Norma Delorino in UEP Zone 1, beside the Fisheries Department.

On the other hand, the UEP Woodwork and Concrete Products is into producing furniture, hollow/decorative blocks and concrete paver. It is found along the highway in UEP Zone 1, and managed by Engr. Noriel Getalado.

The UEP White Beach Resort and Recreational Center will serve as one of the newest tourist attractions in the province.

According to De Veyra, it is being developed into a wholesome outdoor and indoor recreational center.

Aside from the beach cottages, other facilities are being constructed such as pavilion, lagoon and boats, swimming pool to complete its recreational package. (PNA)