The University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao Supreme Student Council (SSC) conducted the Community Agents Forum (CAF) 2026 on July 27, 2026, at Bulwagang Teodolfo Domingo (New EMC), bringing together departmental and organizational officers for a day of leadership formation, collaboration, and community engagement.
Carrying the theme “Connect, Lead, and Empower,” the forum featured plenary sessions, workshops, and discussions designed to strengthen the capacity of student leaders in organizational management and community-oriented initiatives.
The program opened with remarks from SSC President Kyrus Deon C. Barroga, followed by an inspirational message from Rev. Fr. John Mark D. Barroga, CICM, University Chaplain and Vice President for Mission and Identity. SSC Community Engagement and CICM Advocacies (CECA) Coordinator Ace Xendrix U. Domingo also presented the forum's objectives, emphasizing the role of student leaders in community development.
The first plenary session, “SERVE: Louisian Community Agents Taking the Call of Service,” was led by Local Youth Development Officer IV Dominic B. Bangayan, who discussed servant leadership and the responsibility of responding to community needs. Participants also shared experiences in addressing organizational challenges, including limited member participation and balancing leadership responsibilities with academic commitments.
In the second session, “PLAN: Tips on CECA Framework Program and Idea Planning,” CECA Director Lily Ann Dela Cruz discussed strategic project development and the importance of designing programs grounded in the needs of communities. Participants subsequently engaged in a program-planning and project-pitching workshop to apply the concepts to their proposed organizational initiatives.
The final plenary, “COLLAB: The Role of Networking in Organizational Success,” featured Zach Xavier Singson, Vice President for External Affairs of Cagayan Youth Advocates. His discussion highlighted the value of partnerships, collaboration, and prioritizing community welfare in leadership. A reflection-sharing activity followed, allowing participants to express their insights from the sessions.
The forum also marked a leadership transition within JUAN LOUISIAN, as participants elected Christian Dave Molina as the organization's new leader following an uncontested nomination.
Through CAF 2026, the SSC provided student leaders with opportunities to develop practical skills in leadership, project planning, and collaboration, encouraging them to translate their learning into initiatives that serve the Louisian community.
