Micaela Superable, News, Communication Management Office
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) celebrated its 117th founding anniversary last October 1, with the theme “PUP sa ika-117: Pagbubuklud-buklod Tungo sa Pagsulong ng Sintang Paaralan sa Gitna ng Pandemya,” broadcasted live at PUP's official Facebook Page and PUP CreaTV's Youtube channel.
The National Service Training Program and Office of the Vice President for Branches and Satellite Campuses led the flag-raising ceremony for all branches and campuses.
In his welcome message, the University Executive Vice President and Founding Anniversary Committee Chair Prof. Alberto C. Guillo highlighted the life struggles and changes of PUPians amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. He expressed that despite the drastic changes, the spirit of being a united community does not change. He said that he witnessed how PUPians unite to promote their skills through programs such as FlexTEL, discovering the formulation of alcohol through virgin coconut oil, and the Lingap Komunidad community pantry.
Meanwhile, PUP President Dr. Manuel M. Muhi also recognized the efforts and sacrifices of staff, professors, and students during the pandemic. He mentioned that this year’s founding anniversary was not only to recall the achievements, but also to look forward to the long journey ahead as he believed that it is a path of “paglilingkod” (service), “pakikibaka” (struggle), and “pag-ibig” (love) for Sintang Paaralan and the country.
The array of PUP’s prepared festivities actually started on September 10 through the University Lecture Series. As written in the program, the activities were divided into pre-foundation (September 1-20), foundation (October 1) and post-foundation (October 2-23). Considered centerpieces of the month-long celebration were the Investiture of PUP President Dr. Manuel M. Muhi, University Lecture Series, University Academic Contest, Launching of Leadership and Management Program (LAMP), Gawad Parangal and Fellowship Night, Inauguration of PUP Gymnasium, and the launching of new PUP Website.
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