Benguet State University-College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) led the October 13 University flag-raising ceremony. After the ceremony, CVM led BSU’s celebration of the National Animal Welfare Week with the theme “Care and Respect: The Heart of Filipinos for Animals.”
CVM faculty member Dr. Alken M. Sasa gave a background on the celebration and announced the activities of the CVM in support of the animal welfare advocacy.
University President Kenneth A. Laruan then officiated the oath taking of the newly elected Faculty Club officers.
BSU students were recognized for their achievements in various events and competitions. College of Home Economics and Technology (CHET) faculty member Florida S. Rosario announced the results of the Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Week participated by CHET students held at Baguio Country Club. The results are as
follows:
Cocktail Mixing – Gold
Melanie Ann R. Aglasi
Best Regional Ingredient: Bagoong – Silver
Clarence P. Mendoza
Rimei Jay M. Garcia
Wedding Cake – Bronze
Mark Denver B. Ramos
Sorhyne Kaye Reynel W. Dacanay
Chrissia Wynn D. Cruz
Baby Cake – Bronze
Jovan C. Pasule
Quiz Bee – Bronze
Hannah B. Aquino
Elvira S. Bayangan
Janna Jade Pamintuan
Best Traditional/Modern Regional recipe: Bulanglang – Bronze
Roldan O. Chiok
Jacin Val F. Tumingeb
Klasika Moderna Kulinarya – Diploma
Adrian N. Palsiyeng
Joseph C. Penilla
Jeff S. Sito
Table Napkin – Diploma
Signi Shearie B. Manangdang
Best Traditional/Modern Regional Cooking Technique: Pasta with Native Bird – Diploma
Arthur John B. Siloy
Audrey Jan T. Andres
Bellman’s Hour – Diploma
Averie Shane C. Canoma
Secondary Laboratory School (SLS) faculty member Rostom Niño B. Supsupin also recognized the SLS students who represented the District of La Trinidad in the 2025 Benguet Division Science and Mathematics Festival held at Puguis Elementary School. The students are:
Tuklas Mathematics and Computational Science, Senior High School Individual Category, First Place
Faith Anne B. Haduca
Coach: Cheryl C. Anton
Research Innovation and Scientific Exploration, Senior High School, Team Category, First Place
Jared Dwayne A. Decoyna
Ylyonah Faith T. De La Cruz
Desiree F. Tica-a
Coach: Rostom Niño B. Supsupin
Haduca will be representing the Division of Benguet in the upcoming 2025 Science and Math Regional Festival of Talents. The group of Decoyna, De La Cruz, and Tica-a will also be representing the same division in the regional level.
Afterwards, College of Public Administration Dean Gretchen C. Ablaza announced the opening of the CPAG week. She encouraged everyone to participate in the upcoming college activities. College of Information Sciences faculty member Ivy Jane Miguel shared updates on the Poster Making contest focused on BSU’s new slogan, “Sustaining Futures, Transforming Communities, and Shaping Minds.”
In his message, Laruan congratulated the students and coaches who took part in the various competitions and events. He also highlighted the importance of animal welfare, noting the benefits of having pets at home like relieving stress and teaching responsibility.
The ceremony was followed by a ribbon-cutting and unveiling of the exhibit featuring entries to the poster competition organized by the College of Information Sciences at the administration building lobby. The competition aimed to visualize BSU’s new slogan- Shaping Minds, Transforming Communities, Sustaining Futures.
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The Flag Raising Ceremony and the short program that follows it usually consisting of announcements, recognition of student and employee achievements, physical exercises, performances and speeches from guests and university officials is a regular activity of BSU that supports and contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals specifically #Goal3, #Goal4, #Goal8, #Goal10, #Goal16, and #Goal17. In essence, the activity serves as a regular platform to reinforce values, disseminate information, and celebrate achievements.
