Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U) warmly welcomed its alumni on December 29, 2024, as part of its annual homecoming celebration and Family Day. This year’s celebration brought classmates, friends, and teachers altogether to the Iloilo City Campus for the different activities.
With the theme “Celebrating our heritage, inspiring the present, shaping the future,”, the alumni started their day with a parade from the old site and crossing to the new site through the bridge that joins the old and the new site. They walked past through the hanging garden, going to the Research Hub, then to the alumni Park and finally went back to the old site and stopped by every new building of the campus for picture taking. The solemnity of the holy mass bound them to continue the friendship and celebration of the day.
The homecoming was also the avenue to select the new Board of Trustees for 2025- 2026. This year’s elected Board of Trustees for the alumni are Mr. Ricardo B. Abaleňa, Ms. Alma C. Palabrica, Mr. Gilmore L. Baldevarona, Mr. Ely S. Ciasico, Mr. Rgedel M. Buenaflor and Ms. Mercy L. Diaz. Also, during the program, some distinguished alumni were presented and awarded. For the distinguished alumni in the field of Education, the awardees were Ms. Edna T. Arbon, Dr. May Jenny C. Arceňa, Mr. Eufrocino A. Cajuyong, Mr. Melchor T. Tagudando. Awarded as distinguished alumni in Public Service was Ms. Michelle C. Juanga; for Education and Industry, Mr. Porferio C. Geremia; for Industry, Mr. Jose C. Geremia; for Military, Lt. Col. Ryan S. Matutina and Maj. Alger C. Depositario (CE), PA; for Religious, Fr. Jose Felix C. Cortez, SS. Dr. David T. Go received the Silver Award while a Posthumous Award was given to Mr. Mamerto G. Gonzales and was received by his family. Later in the afternoon, the raffle of door prizes and Bingo perked them up before they proceeded to their respected batch meeting.
Indeed, this homecoming did not only go beyond a series of events and long-time friendship and camaraderie but it also played a vital role in community building and fostering a sense of belongingness.
