BulSU rejoices for its 119th Founding Anniversary
By: Vincent Elijah Canlas
BULACAN, Philippines — The BulSU community is in high spirits as they open the ceremony for the 119th founding anniversary of the institution with the theme “Patuloy na Pagyabong ng Inklusibong Malasakit sa Komunidad at Kalikasan” on Tuesday, December 12.
The ceremony begins with a flash mob at Heroes Park and a parade heading to Valencia Hall.
Present at the ceremony are the BulSU administration, teaching and non-teaching personnel, and BulSU students, along with the guest speaker, Bulacan Vice Governor Alex Castro.
BulSU President, Dr. Teody C. San Andres, opens the program with his welcoming speech, recalling the metamorphosis of Bulacan State University and the tireless efforts of its stakeholders who played a huge part in reaching this milestone.
In his speech: Nagsimula bilang pansekondaryang paaralan na pinamamahalaan ng mga Amerikano noong 1904, nagiging Bulacan Trade School noong 1909, Bulacan National Trade School noong 1953, Bulacan National School of Arts and Trades noong 1957, at sa huli ay naging Bulacan State University noong 1993 sa bisa ng Republic Act 7665.
Vice Governor Alex Castro also extends his felicitations to the university’s celebration and delivers a message of hope to the BulSU community.
“Marami na ang produkto ng BulSU na ngayon ay mas mabuti na ang kalagayan at mas maginhawa na ang kanilang buhay — at patuloy na iwinawagayway ang bandilang Bulakenyo sa loob at labas ng ating lalawigan at maging sa ibang dagat. Ang Bulacan State University ay pandayan ng galing at talino sa ating lalawigan,” Vice Governor Castro said.
Alongside the celebration is the awarding of the Giant Eco Lantern Competition, where lanterns made up of recyclable and eco-friendly materials are presented. Different colleges, including external campuses, participate in this competition.
Bustos Campus ranks first in the Giant Eco Lantern Competition, followed by the College of Business Administration as the second placer and the Non-Academic Personnel Association (NAPA) as the third placer.
Several performers also grace the program, including the BulSU prides: BulSU Entablado and BulSU Saring Himig Chorale.
Afterwards, the administration initiates the ceremonial lighting of the 119th celebratory cake and toast.
The program ends with closing remarks from the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Edgardo M. Santos.
Different events and activities are set to happen from December 12 to 15 as part of the week-long foundation celebration.
Keywords: Bulacan State University, Foundation Week, BulSU 119th, BulSUan
