ISUFST mobilizes teams for 2027 global sustainability ratings
BAROTAC NUEVO, Iloilo — Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology gathered its Sustainable Development Goal focal persons and support teams online Friday afternoon, Sept. 18, to begin coordinated preparations for the 2027 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings.
Convened under Memorandum No. 09-15, series of 2026, the meeting reviewed the university’s latest results, clarified responsibilities for teams assigned to the 17 SDGs and discussed evidence gathering, documentation requirements, internal schedules and immediate next steps.
The ratings assess universities’ contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals through an overall table and separate tables for each of the 17 goals.
Rex S. Paulino, overall chairperson of the working committee, led the review of ISUFST’s 2026 performance.
The university reported an overall score of 41.2 and placed in the 1,001–1,500 band among 1,603 institutions included in the overall table. It submitted data for eight of the 17 SDGs.
ISUFST placed in the 601–800 bands for Quality Education, Gender Equality and Reduced Inequalities, the 801–1,000 band for Decent Work and Economic Growth, and the 401+ band for Life Below Water.
It was also rated under SDG 1, No Poverty; SDG 16, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; and SDG 17, Partnerships for the Goals.
Stephen Raymund T. Jinon, vice president for academic affairs and committee co-chairperson, emphasized that the effort requires offices to coordinate, submit credible evidence on time and treat the undertaking as a shared university responsibility.
Focal persons also examined the university’s performance indicators and identified areas requiring stronger documentation and institutional action.
For the 2027 cycle, teams have been assigned to all 17 SDGs, with the university aiming to submit evidence for evaluation in every category.
Their work will involve collecting and validating policies, programs, research, extension initiatives, partnerships and other evidence of ISUFST’s contributions to sustainable development.
THE has set a Nov. 9, 2026, submission deadline for universities subscribed to its Sustainability Impact Network. The 2027 ratings are scheduled for publication in June.
ISUFST’s working committee includes administrators, experts, specialists, faculty members, researchers, extension workers, technical staff, documenters and volunteers.
Liza Belandres supports quality assurance, while Catherine Joy Tagnawa and Kristin Eleanor Bedia serve as the secretariat.
The website and online documentation team consists of Herman M. Lagon, Alvin Patiam, Patrick Lance Nacion, Marnel Gonzales and Gil Jan Beduya.
The meeting underscored that ISUFST’s international visibility draws on work across teaching, research, extension, student services, campus sustainability, partnerships, governance and community engagement.
Preparing the submission requires teams to gather records, verify evidence, document accomplishments and connect everyday university work with broader development goals.
Although a committee coordinates the submission, its evidence reflects contributions from the entire ISUFST community.
The university said the 2027 effort also offers an opportunity to assess whether its programs deliver meaningful results for students, employees, partner institutions and the fisheries, agricultural and coastal communities it serves.
As preparations continue, ISUFST aims to translate global standards into stronger local action and ensure that international recognition reflects tangible benefits for its communities. (Stephen Raymund Jinon | Michelle Bales | Rex Paulino | Herman Lagon | PAMMCO)
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