The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Office VI recognized University of Antique as the lead implementing agency of the 2025 Best CEST Community in Region VI under the project “Holistic Opportunities and People’s Empowerment in BJMP San Jose through CEST.”

Dr. Marie Ann Raymaro, Executive Director for Resource Management and Project HOPE leader, Dr. Jelyn O Alentajan, Vice-president for Research, Extension, and Innovation, and Dr. Wilfredo Muhat, Director for Extension Services, personally received the award during the opening of 2025 Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) in Western Visayas held at Robinsons Roxas, Roxas City, Capiz, today, September 10.