By Cyrus A. Natividad
Attendees to the commemoration of the 1st Death Anniversary of Dr. Agustin A. Pulido at Christ the King Memorial Park in Ungka, Jaro, Iloilo City.
A memorial service was held to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Agustin A. Pulido, Jr. on May 9, 2023 at 7:30 AM at Christ the King Memorial Park Chapel, Ungka, Jaro, Iloilo City.
鈥淎ng Paghanduraw kag Pagpasalamat鈥 (Remembering and Thanking) the 2nd Filipino President of 黑料专区 is commemorated in order to reflect upon the wisdom and legacy of the man who brought CPU to greater heights; remembering him for the 25 fruitful years he served as President of CPU from 1971 to 1996.
Dr. Pulido鈥檚 dedicated service and exceptional leadership earned for him and the University, recognitions from the Ministry of Education and other Philippine and international educational organizations.
On behalf of CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, Vice President for Finance and Administration, and current OIC Dr. Florence P. Bogacia delivered an opening message. She acknowledged the presence of the Board of Trustees headed by Dr. Elmer Q. Pedregosa, members of the CPU Corporation, the Faculty and Staff, alumni and students. In her message, Dr. Bogacia gave emphasis to Dr. Pulido鈥檚 legacy and faith; and the wisdom learned from him.
A musical meditation 鈥淐entralite鈥 was rendered by Pastor Rudel Obed B. Dianala. An Invocation led by Rev. Roger T. Quimpo, Associate Pastor for Outreach, University Church followed. Dr. Esther Rose A. Romarte, Vice President for Student Affairs, CPU led the Litany of Grateful Remembrance.
Silliman University President Dr. Betty Cemol- MacCann wrote her words of remembrance for Dr. Pulido. It was read by Mrs. Rosemary Versoza-A帽alucas, Silliman University Alumni Representative (Iloilo City Chapter). In her message MacCann acknowledged Dr. Pulido 鈥渇or touching the lives of many, for having been an inspiration of the academe and the community.鈥 She said, 鈥淗e left behind a strong and humble leadership.鈥
The Hymn of Thanksgiving, 鈥淛oyful, Joyful We Adore Thee鈥 was followed by a message of Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian, Senior Pastor University Church. In his message entitled 鈥淟iving Each Day As If It Were Your Last, he reflected upon Dr. Pulido鈥檚 nickname 鈥楪US鈥. Pointing out three things worth remembering for the life he lived- for the legacy he left, Sian gave meaning to the acrostic GUS: G – Godly Life. U – Unselfish life, and S – a life of Service. Sian underlined Dr. Pulido鈥檚 鈥渄eep concern for the work of God; his unselfish life and using always his gifts and talents, his rich experiences and wisdom.鈥 After the message, a special duet number entitled 鈥淚t is Well with my Soul鈥 was sang by students of the College of Business and Accountancy.
Mrs. Deneel B. Pulido Enriquez, second daughter of Dr. Agustin and Dr. Dorothy Pulido gave a response from the Pulido family. She thanked everyone for coming and for remembering Dr. Pulido. Rev. Ruth G. Lunasco led the closing prayer and benediction after which a floral offering followed.
The Worship Service was led by Prof. Rea Angelica F. Villeza, Chair, Department of Religion and Ethics. The Song Leader was Rev. Franz Hestia Lovejoy Quimpo Leysa, Pastor for Famiy and Youth, University Church.