NwSSU welcomes participants from Brawijaya University, Indonesia and Tra Vinh University, Vietnam as part of the International Summer Camp ‘24
NwSSU marks 57th ASEAN Founding Anniversary with Flag Raising Ceremony and Cultural Celebrations
August 19, 2024 – 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 month’s 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. Basierto’s Pambansang Wikang Filipino: Wikang Bunsod ng Talino ng Bawat Pilipino.
University Hotel Resto, Tabawan Integrated School Ink Work Immersion Deal
NwSSU University Hotel and Restaurant and Tabawan Integrated School signed the Memorandum of Agreement for Work Immersion Partnership on March 9, 2023, at the University Hotel and Restaurant, NwSSU Main Campus Senior High School students of Tabawan IS who will undergo the Work Immersion Program will be provided with relevant learning experiences through exposure to the actual workplace. Present in the MOA signing were University President- Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo, Vice President for Administrative Affairs- Engr. Rhio C. Dimakiling, Director of Financial Services- Mr. Gil Leovigildo A. Ancheta, University Hotel and Restaurant General Manager- Mrs. Ma. Almira Calbes-Despabiladeras, Tabawan IS Principal- Mrs. Emelie O. Tarrayo, and Work Immersion Coordinator- Ms. Rosemarie H. Busa.