24/10/2025
๐๐๐๐ | OBAS Holds 2025 United Nations Day Celebration; Collaborates with SC, Partners with PYDO, CGAD, OSAS, ANNAK, PHO
Aimed to raise awareness regarding the role of the United Nations in promoting peace, human rights development, and humanitarian collaboration in the university and in the province, the Organization of Business Administration Students (OBAS) spearheaded a provincial-wide activity entitled "Peace, Progress and Partnership: One University, One Province," on October 24, at the UNP Auditorium, joined by the UNP students and outside participants.
Themed "Driving Sustainability for Impact, Change, and Purpose," the activity was collaborated with the UNP Student Council (SC), and in partnership with the Provincial Youth Development Office (PYDO), Center for Gender and Development (CGAD), Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS), ANNAK Council, and Provincial Health Office (PHO).
Dr. Erwin F. Cadorna, UNP President, graced the event by delivering a short message highlighting the role of the 17 SDGs in attaining a progressive educational institution and a goal-aligned province. Dr. Cadorna also congratulated the people behind the conduct of the activity and hopes to have more provincial-wide activities, and global partnership and collaboration in the future.
The event featured several topics delivered by resource speakers, within and outside the university, with topics anchored to SDGs 3, 5, 8, 10, 16, and 17.
The first topic, "Strengthening Provincial Health Information Systems for Better Resource Allocation," was delivered by Ms. Honey Pearl R. Tabieros, a Registered Nurse II of Ilocos Sur, which she featured the importance of having field data to be able to come up with an efficient annual plan of action. A workshop about data health analysis followed in which attendees were grouped into two and representatives from each group shared their ideas on stage.
The second topic was delivered by Atty. Katrynn Louise R. Eder, Director of CGAD entitled "Equal Voices, Equal Choices: Addressing the Inequalities We Don't Notice." She addressed the importance of showing your true self, the acceptance that comes with it, and the significance of having the courage to break the stigma of social construct on the concept of femininity and masculinity.
The discussion on the topic, "The Impact of Strong Institutions for a Peaceful Societies," and "Empowering Youth for Just and Peaceful Societies," were delivered by Prof. Randolfo R. Lopez, Head of the Student Development Services Office (SDSO), and Mr. Arnold T. Pio, Asst. Head of the Student Discipline and Human Rights and Drug Education Services (SDHRDES), respectively. Both discussions highlighted that peace starts when discipline is displayed and that strong institutions play a vital role for a sustainable society.
The last topic was delivered by Mr. Marvin Keith R. Sosa, Asst. Head of the Economic and Enterprise Development Services (EEDS) entitled "Sustainable Tourism: Creating Jobs and Promoting Local Culture While Protecting Natural Resources." In his talk, Mr. Sosa shared tips on how to achieve sustainable tourism and examples of it which included the Bangui Windmill in Bagui, Ilocos Norte.
In the afternoon, competitions for all the CBAA accredited student organizations, including Quiz Bee, Photo Essay, and Essay Writing were conducted. A workshop was also facilitated to test the awareness of students about the 17 SDGs and their active listening during the discussions.
The whole-day event capped off with John Elison Caricungan, OBAS Governor, extending his gratitude to the participants and underscored that the 17 SDGs are not just there to be achieved, but to be embodied and to continuously foster.
Words by: Ana Isabella M. Aquino
Photos by: Michael Vincent Alimboyoguen
