18/09/2025
CBM student leaders join Paghinueon-an 2025
Officers of the academic and non-academic organizations from the College of Business and Management, along with other departments, took part in Paghinueon-an 2025: Mass Oath Taking and Leadership Training with the theme "Awakening Leadership: Igniting Courage, Rising Through Adversity, and Shaping a Legacy of Purpose," September 17-18.
This two-day activity, spearheaded by the University Student Council (USC), marked the official induction of student leaders and aimed to strengthen their leadership skills through a series of lectures.
To open the first day of the event at the ASU Amphitheatre, Dr. Eleanor F. Rosales, Vice President for Academic Affairs, delivered the welcome remarks, followed by an inspirational message from Dr. Jeffrey A. Clarin, SUC President III.
"Your responsibility extends beyond your student organization. You are a vital partner in this university’s mission. Your role is to be the bridge between the administration and the student body, working hand in hand with university officials to implement plans and programs that will benefit all students, employees, and teachers,” Dr. Clarin stated.
Afterward, Dr. Rosales officiated the induction of officers, during which the student leaders pledged to fulfill their duties and responsibilities.
Atty. Flosemer Chris Iguban-Gonzales, Prosecutor II, was one of the speakers on the first day, where he discussed Justice in Leadership: Guiding Student Leaders Toward Ethical and Lawful Demand.
"Change the world not by violent means; you can change the world by changing the system,” Atty. Gonzales emphasized.
The next set of talks was held at the Forestry Conference Hall, featuring Guide on Crafting Activity Proposals, Letters, Resolutions, and Action Plans by Mr. Khen Cosepe, former student regent, and Green Leadership: Cultivating Eco-Conscious Leaders for a Sustainable Future by Dr. Carmenchita M. Tumaca, Center Head of RCCC.
On the following day at the ATI Building, Mr. Lorenz Dominic Lao, MBA, discussed the importance of self-leadership as a foundation for leading others, while Ms. Girlie E. Jago, Guidance Counselor III, highlighted the need to understand situations more deeply, recognize panic attacks, and administer psychological first aid.
The highlight of the day was Kapehan sa Unibersidad, where participants had the opportunity to raise questions and concerns directly with university officials, including issues on academic policies, budget cuts for paindis-indis activities and publication funds, evaluation forms for instructors, facilities and equipment, the student regent’s stance on the use of sablay, and matters related to press freedom.
The program concluded with a group activity, followed by first general meeting, then fellowship and the signing of the service covenant.
Article | Aliah Joy Gumban
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