𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐒𝐔 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐢 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥

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𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐒𝐔 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐢 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥

In recognition to the outstanding contributions of individuals, stakeholders, and partners for the continuous progress of the institution, Catanduanes State University held the Gabi ng Parangal 2022 on October 25, at the CatSU Auditorium.

A total of 250 awardees graced this annual event which coincided with the celebration of the founding anniversary of the university.

This year’s awards include Service Awards, Retirees, Research Publication Awards, Uswag Awards, Presidential Awards covering the Board of Regents Present and Former, Founder, Former Presidents, Officers in-charge, Pillars in Education, VNATS Faculty, Educators, Culture and Arts, Public Officials such as the Congressman - former and present, Governor, Vice Governors, Mayors, Religious Leaders and Lingap sa Diwa Awards.

Dr. Arcangel T. Rodriguez, Provincial Director of TESDA Catanduanes, and Ms. Febie T. Soriao, Master Teacher I of San Roque Elementary School in Bato are this year’s Outstanding Alumni Awardees. A surprise special commendation was given also to employees of the university who have unselfishly shared their talent and commitments towards the achievement and realization of the president’s vision of HOPE for the island.

“Let us celebrate each other’s success - every Catandunganon, alumni employee and retiree of our beloved institution who have dedicated their lives in serving our province,” Dr. Azanza said in his message.

“Mabalos tabi sa gabos sa bawat Catandunganon na may pagmakullog na magserbicio sa lambang saro na dai paigasip kung ano man ang sainyang interes na pansadiri kundi permi sana ang para sa kapwa. Iyo ini ang maugma na gusto tang iselebrar,” Dr. Azanza added.

In a historic segment of the Parangal, former Mayor Cito Alberto together with his wife, former Mayor Flerida Alberto personally witnessed the unveiling of the bust of former Congressman Jose M. Alberto – founder-author of Catanduanes State Colleges. The Alberto family donated this bust to the University which will be placed at the Ondra in the Main Building.

Former Congressman Jose M. Alberto, who worked hard in the conversion of Virac National Agricultural and Trade School into Catanduanes State Colleges in 1971 by virtue of Republic Act No. 6341 was given Presidential Awards by Dr. Azanza. He was represented by his son, former Mayor Cito Alberto. 

In his message, former Mayor Cito Alberto hoped that the efforts of his father inspire every Catandunganon to only serve and give the best for the island just like what his father did to the province.

On a night when awards and special recognitions are given, Dr. Azanza cared more about the people and the lives who will celebrate their achievements.

“There were those who asked me why at this time there seemed to be so many awardees. And I said ‘why not?”. Why would you not want to have as many awardees, which means that we have a lot of lives and people to celebrate?”, Dr. Azanza said.

The Gabi ng Parangal was shown via Facebook so that the CatSU community here and abroad would be able to watch the event. #FJBT