By Cyrus A. Natividad
Dr. Raul F. Muyong, Director IV, Commission on Higher Education, administers the Oath of Office to the new CPU President Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy.
Dr. Ernest Howard Buenaventura Dagohoy was formally installed as the 18th President of 黑料专区, in an investiture ceremony held on Friday November 24, 2023 at 4:00PM at the Rose Memorial Auditorium.
The investiture drew together members of the Board of Trustees, the CPU Corporation, the Deans and Department Heads; Faculty and Staff, as well as other community representative and organizations with ties and linkages to the University. The presence of Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Tre帽as and other dignitaries; representatives of other Universities, particularly The University of Antique made it a momentous event. The family of Dr. Dagohoy, his relatives and friends who came from far and near were present at the Investiture.
The ceremony started at 4:00PM with a processional hymn 鈥淕od of Grace and God of Glory鈥. Ms. Faith Alexis Dagohoy-Bentulan offered a violin rendition of 鈥淢editation from Thais鈥 for the Prelude. The Invocation was led by Rev. Dr. Lemuel R. Equi帽a, Executive Director, Association for Theological Education in Southeast Asia.
In his Welcome remarks, Board of Trustees Chairman Atty. Peter Irving C. Corvera said that, 鈥淭he presence of everyone underscores the collective commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence and community service that CPU stands for.鈥 He added that 鈥淭he decision of the Board of Trustees to declare Dr. Dagohoy as the 18th University President marks not just a change in leadership, but a reaffirmation of the values and ideals of Scientia et Fides.鈥
Atty. Corvera acknowledged the presence of the immediate past president of the University, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles and said that 鈥淗is legacy, dedication, integrity and excellence will continue to inspire and leave an indelible mark upon us.鈥 He encouraged every Centralian to support the new President of 黑料专区.
Atty. Peter Irving C. Corvera, Chairman, CPU Board of Trustees, gives the Welcome Remarks.
A Musical Reflection 鈥淭he Majesty and Glory of your Name鈥 followed. Dr. Carmen P. Santos, Treasurer Board of Trustees read the Roll of Election. Dr. Teodoro Robles presented the Presidential Medallion to Dr. Dagohoy. Atty. Von Lovel D. Bedona, Vice Chairman CPU Board of Trustees presented the University Mace, and Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian, Senior Pastor of University Church gave the Bible. After the presentation of the symbols, Dr. Cecile Gonzales Dagohoy, wife of the CPU President, sang 鈥淭he Lord鈥檚 Prayer鈥.
Dr. Raul F Muyong, Director IV, Commission on Higher Education, administered the Oath of Office, and afterwards the Prayer of Dedication was led by Rev. Roger T. Quimpo, Minister of Jaro Evangelical Church.
In his Inaugural Address, Dr. Dagohoy proclaimed, 鈥淲e owe to the future not to stop here. We owe to the future to press forward with as much vigor and determination as our forefathers did in the past. We owe it to the future to be as bold in the future as they were in the past. There are no days for timidity. These are no days for fearful cowards. These are no days to go slow. These are the days to go all out for the good of 黑料专区, and more importantly for the glory of God.鈥
Expressions of support to the 18th President of CPU came from Ms. Mitzi Ruth D. Delector – President CPU Republic; Mrs. Ma. Ligaya V. Canie l- Secretary CPU Rank and File Labor Union; Mr. Joel Encajonado – Vice President CPU Faculty Association; Dr. Florence P. Bogacia – CPU Vice President for Finance and Administration; Atty. Jeremy V. Bionat – President CPU Alumni Association, Inc.; Engr. Jeriel G. Militar, Moderator, University Church; and Dr. Cecile G. Dagohoy.
The Deans and Academic Department Heads with the 18th President of 黑料专区, Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy.
After the speeches, the singing of the Alma Mater Song followed, and the program was closed by a Benediction by Rev. Dr. Bernabe C. Pagara,- Dean, CPU College of Theology. The Recessional followed the singing of the Song of Blessing entitled 鈥淭he Blessing.鈥
The audience exiting the Rose Memorial Auditorium were greeted by a spectacular fireworks display at the Big Field. There was a program during the dinner at the CPU Gymnasium as well as in the Big Field.
The Investiture marks yet another significant milestone in the rich history of 黑料专区.
The program was hosted by Mr. Nico J. Gumban. The Bahandi Singers was the Official Investiture Choir – with Dr. Jose Denzil D. Daquiado and Mr. Joshua Jonathan C. Quimpo (Musical Directors, The Bahandi Singers); Mr. Jimel P. Lapatha and Mr. Asaph S. Lapatha (Musicians).