The very prestigious Investiture Rites of Dr. Mariano C. De Jesus was held last April 4, 2008 at the BulSU Valencia Hall. It was intently attended by various prominent and academic and non-academic personalities. The academic procession was assembled in front of the BulSU Heroes Park at exactly 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon. It was supported by BulSU ROTC Officers, the Colleges’ Faculty members, Deans and Directors, Vice Presidents, Non- Academic Guests, members of the Honorees’ family, visiting University/College Presidents, Government Officials and other dignitaries, the Board of Regents, the Installing official, and lastly, the Honoree.
The investiture was welcomed by the entry of COLORS led by the ROTC Officers and when different people filled-in the reserved seats. The spectators were also made up of different Student Organizations and the rest of the studentry. A very enlightening invocation was avowed by Rev. Fr. Prospero V. Tenorio. The BulSU Brass Band led the Philippine National Anthem and the BulSU Hymn. The audience heard the words of welcome from Dr. Danilo S. Hilario- Vice President for Planning, Research and Extension. Eight people presented a salutation for the Honoree. This includes: Ms. Marie Clare Melebo- a Student Regent, Ms. Jessica M. Chozas- Faculty Regent, Dr. Soledad M. Sanchez- Former Teacher, Hon. Danilo A. Domingo- City Government Official, Hon. Joselito R. Mendoza- Provincial Government Official, and Hon. Ma. Victoria R. Alvarado- Congressional Representative, Dr. Lauro T. Tacbas- Colleague and PASUC (Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges) President. Dr. Danilo Faustino, the Vice President for Academic Affairs presented Dr. Mariano De Jesus as the 2nd President of Bulacan State University.
According to Dr. Faustino, Dr. De Jesus is the son of Benito De Jesus and Maxima Cruz. He is the 5th of the sibling, a consistent honor student when he stepped in his primary and secondary education and graduated Cum Laude in College at the Bulacan College of Arts and Trade (Now Bulacan State University). He taught P.E. and Music first in St. Lawrence Academy of Balagtas. In 1970, he started teaching here in BulSU as a secondary school teacher and an automotive technology major. In 1985, he has been the Dean of the College of Education and on year 2002, he has been the Executive Vice President of BulSU and a sole candidate for President of BulSU on August 31, 2007.
It was 25 years ago when Bulacan State University installed its first President who is Dr. Rosario Pimentel in 1983 which was also witnessed by Dr. De Jesus and now that it is his investiture, he fathoms his University’s future in his leadership.
“We call him Maning and he is a member of a dance troupe who dances ‘maglalatik’; this courageous young boy who put belt in his loose pants and eat rice wrapped in banana leaves for lunch.”- Dr. Soledad M. Sanchez, Dr. De Jesus’ former mentor.
Dr. Nona S. Ricafort- CHED Commissioner and Chair, BulSU-BOR read the appointment, administration of the oath of office and words of challenge. It was a brilliant moment when the very prestigious Academic Medallion was presented to Dr. De Jesus and Dir. Remigio A. Mercado, a BulSU-BOR member, presented the University mace. Everybody was astounded when Dr. De Jesus raised the university mace before he proceeded to his inaugural address. “A purposive driven administration shall drive this University to progress and that shall reflect with my ideas of administering and my purpose.”, “I’ll translate visions and goals into corporate realities.”- Pres. Mariano De Jesus.
The BulSU March preceded as the ROTC Officers exit the BulSU Gym. A reception was held at the BulSU Heroes Park.
--- Mira Buenaflor
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