August 19, 2024 β The Philippines’ higher education sector celebrates this month of August the 57th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations with the theme, “ASEAN: Building Connectivity, Building Resilience.”
Northwest Samar State University celebrated the occasion with a flag raising ceremony, where attendees donned ASEAN-inspired attire to honor both the Philippines and visiting dignitaries from Vietnam and Indonesia.
Following the ceremony, Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo, University President, addressed the gathering by highlighting the significance of ASEAN unity and collaboration. Dr. Iris B. Bejasa, Director for International Affairs also extended a warm welcome and introduced the students and faculty from Tra Vinh University, Vietnam and Brawijaya University, Indonesia.
Additionally, as part of the monthβs celebration, NwSSU also celebrated the “Buwan ng Wika,” highlighting Filipino language and culture where Mrs. Ma. Luz Maringal-Francisco spoke about the history of the Filipino language. Before the program ended, the BSEd-Filipino students presented a speech choir of G. Giluel E. Basiertoβs Pambansang Wikang Filipino: Wikang Bunsod ng Talino ng Bawat Pilipino.
