Scholars were assembled to participate in celebrating the annual Benefactor’s Day held at Valencia Hall last December 6, 2007. This annual celebration aims to honor individuals, organizations, foundations and corporations both from public and private sectors for their continuous support in increasing the number of scholars in the University.
Dr. Remigio Musca, Director of the Guidance Services led the invocation followed by the singing of the National Anthem and BulSU hymn with the BulSU Symphonic Band conducted by Dr. Herminio Suarez, the Director of Cultural Affairs and Historical Development. “This is a Thanksgiving Day!”, uttered by Dr. Antonio Del Rosario, Vice President for Student Affairs and Services as he delivered the opening remarks. Furthermore, Dr. Mariano de Jesus, the BulSU President conveyed his greetings as he formally welcomed all the benefactors. A smile of entertainment has been drawn on the audiences’ face as the BulSU Lahing Kayumanggi Dance Troupe performed a folk dance.
In the absence of Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan in his role as the guest speaker for the program due to an urgent appointment in the Senate, three of his staffs represented him. It was headed by Mr. Aries Guyena, Head of the Political Action Unit of the Office of the Senate. As Mr. Guyena read Senator Pangilinan’s message, a deliberation of inspiration traced as it addressed to the scholars the following lines: “ Use your education not only to improve your life and your love ones, but also the lives of every Filipino.”
A report giving an update of the scholarship programs in the University was delivered by the Director of the Students Scholarships Office Dr. Margarita Dorothy Reyes. According to her, BulSU has a total number of 3,974 scholars currently under the benefits of different scholarship grants. In addition, Dr. Reyes also implores help for the further increase in the number of scholarship benefactors for the following years to cater the growing population of financially unstable students.
Distribution of Plaques of Recognition was headed by Dr. De Jesus tag along by words of gratitude from Carmelita Faustino, the president of the BulSU Scholarships Society and actually one of Senator Pangilinan’s scholars. Mr. Eliseo Dela Cruz on the other hand, represented Hon. Maria Victoria Alvarado, Congresswoman of the 1st District of Bulacan in delivering words of commitment.
BulSU March has been sung and conducted by Dr. Suarez with the BulSU Symphonic Band and finally Mrs. Evangelina Custodio, Vice President for Administration and Finance ended the program with brief remarks.
by Alicia N. Magtira
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