“When God wills it, no one can stop it” – President Azanza at the launch of CatSU College of Law

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“When God wills it, no one can stop it” – President Azanza at the launch of CatSU College of Law

Catanduanes State University (CatSU) marked a historic milestone with the official launch and unveiling of its College of Law today, June 28, at the CatSU Ondra Lobby.

SUC President III, Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, encapsulated the significance of the event when he said, ‘When God wills it, no one can stop it,’ reflecting the belief that divine plans will come to fruition despite any challenges.

Dr. Azanza shared the arduous journey of securing approval from the Legal Education Board (LEB), the Philippine government agency tasked with the regulation and supervision of legal education. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to key contributors who played key roles in meeting essential requirements, including donors Mr. Bo P. Rodulfo, Atty. Joselito I. Barceta, Atty. Jose V. Cabrera, and Atty. Lehua Lao-Cabrera.

He also thanked Rex Bookstore, Central Book Supply, Inc., Bureau of Fire Protection, and various CatSU offices, particularly under the leadership of Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Gemma G. Acedo, Assistant Vice President Dr. Joseph G. Zafe, Associate Dean Atty. Gregorio M. Sarmiento Jr., and CatSU ‘waymakers’ from different offices.

The inception of the College of Law, a vision over fifty years in the making, was driven by Dr. Azanza's commitment to the principle that ‘those who have less in life should have more in law.’

He emphasized the critical need for lawyers in Catanduanes, which he said is the university's mission to extend legal education and services to the poor and underprivileged sectors of the community.

“It is a gift from God,” he added, stressing the divine blessing that this new chapter represents comes this academic year.

College of Law Dean, Atty. Santiago T. Gabionza, backed this sentiment when he said, ‘Let go. Let God,’ which emphasizes a faith-driven approach to life's challenges, trusting in divine providence to guide and sustain.

The event featured Court of Appeals Associate Justice Atty. Alfredo D. Ampuan as the guest of honor. Speaking to the assembled lawyers and the 86 aspiring law students (via live stream), Justice Ampuan stressed the importance of ensuring equal rights for all.

‘The fragrance of the flowers spread only in the flow of the wind; the goodness of the lawyers spread everywhere,’ he said in a metaphor which celebrates the far-reaching impact of lawyers' contributions to society.

Following the program is the blessing of new facilities, which include air-conditioned classrooms, a computer laboratory, student and faculty lounges, the Dean’s office, a moot court, and a well-equipped library of the College of Law.