CatSU President announces donation of second-hand bus from Bicol Isarog to lift Mobile University initiative
AdministrationDr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza,
the President of Catanduanes State University (CatSU), shared in his Facebook
post the exciting news of an upcoming donation from Bicol Isarog.
The transport company, headed
by Bryan Cu, has generously offered to donate a second-hand air-conditioned bus
to CatSU, set to be delivered in May 2023. The bus will be painted with the
university's logo, signifying its new purpose in service of the academic
community.
The donation follows a series
of conversations between Dr. Azanza and Bryan Cu, in which the CatSU President
expressed the university's need for additional transportation options.
This second-hand bus will
complement four brand new buses that CatSU plans to acquire through internally
generated funds.
Dr. Azanza envisions the
donated bus to function as a "Mobile University," providing capacity
development opportunities for faculty, students, and employees of other
agencies, including local farmers, fisherfolk, and entrepreneurs across the 11
towns of Catanduanes Island.
“We will bring CatSU to them
instead of waiting for them to come to CatSU campuses,” Dr. Azanza said.
By bringing the university to
these communities, CatSU aims to make education and skill-building more
accessible to those who might not be able to visit its campuses.
The CatSU President expressed
his gratitude to Catanduanes Governor Joseph “Boboy” C. Cua for facilitating the
talks with Bryan Cu and to the entire Bicol Isarog team for their generous
support.
This collaboration
demonstrates how partnerships between the university, government, and private
sectors can help create a more vibrant and inclusive educational landscape on
the island.
As CatSU moves forward with
its mission to serve the community, the donation from Bicol Isarog is a
testament to the power of unity and cooperation in fostering growth and
development in the region. #FJBT
