A delegation of five from Hagat, Guam, USA visited Benguet State University (BSU) on September 3, 2024. The group was welcomed by BSU President Felipe Salaing Comila and other university officials.

The visiting delegation included Mayor Kevin Susuico, Joann Susuico, Tyler Tedtaotao, Sage Reyes, and Rosemarie Nededog. They were accompanied by La Trinidad Municipal officials led by Vice Mayor Roderick C. Awingan.

Upon arrival, the visitors were treated to a musical performance by the BSU Tribung Admin group band.

International Relations Office (IRO) Director Rex John Bawang extended a warm welcome to the visitors, highlighting BSU's favorable climate. BSU President Comila also expressed his gratitude for their visit and encouraged them to enjoy their time at the university.

Afterwards, Susuico expressed his honor and appreciation for the warm welcome and thanked the BSU officials for their hospitality.

After the short program and lunch, the visitors were toured to the BSU Marketing Center and Museum, guided by IRO staff Glyrel Palberas and Benigno Mangay-at.

The event highlights the sisterhood partnership between the La Trinidad Local Government Unit (LGU) and the Hagat LGU. Aside from La Trinidad, other municipalities in Guam also have sisterhood ties with Sablan and Kapangan, Benguet.//BTayaban & GPalberas (IRO Staff)