17 October 2025
The College of Humanities (CAH) held a historic Groundbreaking Ceremony for its long-awaited building at the New CHET Building grounds.
Vice Chairperson of Bids and Awards Committee Allan C. Sacpa opened the program with a statement of purpose and a prayer.
CAH Dean Ronda B. Tullay, in her welcome remarks, revisited the humble beginnings of the college from being the Department of Humanities to an independent college that continues to cater to the expanding number of students from all colleges.
“This building we are breaking ground for today… will not merely be made of walls and pillars; it will be built upon the vision of the college as a dynamic cradle of creativity, critical thought, and cultural engagement—nurturing globally competent and socially responsible individuals who lead with compassion, wisdom, and innovation,” she reiterated.
She added that with this new building and in support to the university’s new VMGO, CAH is more committed to building spaces that cultivate the arts, celebrate diversity, and empower future generations to become transformative leaders, resilient professionals, innovative researchers, cultural stewards, and service-oriented collaborators.
The ceremonial breaking of the ground with the symbolic burying of a time capsule was led by President Kenneth A. Laruan and Faculty President Imelda O. Degay while the dedication and blessing of the building construction was officiated by Allan C. Sacpa.
“The wind cannot shake the foundation of the building that we will build on this ground,” Sacpa declared.
In his message, President Laruan urged the JM-Masweng Construction company to finish the first phase of the CAH building in 9 months, which is the allotted duration for the construction. He added that there is no budget yet for the second phase but a budget proposal was already submitted for its possible funding.
The program concluded with celebratory songs and cultural dances rendered by CAH students.
The ceremony was also graced by former CAH Dean Myrna B. Sison-Kuiper whose leadership started the CAH building project, retiree Josefina M. Dacanay who was once a part of the Humanities family, owner of JM-Masweng Construction company Jany S. Masweng, BSU officials, college deans, faculty members, students, and university partners who have contributed to realizing the long-awaited project.//Yvonne Buasen-Balansi