NWU joins CHED celebration of the First National Higher Education Institutions Week
Northwestern University joined the 27th Foundation Anniversary of the Commission on Higher Education and its First National HEI Week through different online activities via social media from May 18-22, 2021.
“National Higher Education Day,” to be held annually every 18th of May, was signed into law by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte through Republic Act 11522. It commemorates the founding anniversary of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). The act “directs all heads of government agencies and instrumentalities, public and private educational institutions, private employers, and industry associations to afford sufficient time and opportunities for their students or employees to engage and participate in any activity related to the celebration of National Higher Education Day.”
This year’s theme was “Padyak! Sama-sama! Moving Forward, Claiming Victory for the Philippine Higher Education, Pamantasan: Pandayan Tungo sa Kaunlaran.” The event was a week-long virtual gathering celebration, complete with online contests and raffle promos.
The Saguday Chorale opened the event with their performances. Prof. Agustina Dancel-Matias, Acting Dean of the Office of the Student Affairs, then welcomed the participants. This was followed by an inspirational message from University President, Atty. Ferdinand S. Nicolas.
Mr. Christopher Cid and Mr. Spider Rodas, both mentors of the Saguday Performing Arts Group, presented a special intermission number, followed by video greetings and messages from the CHED scholars, Saguday artists, and The Review editors.
The competitions were the Word Blitz, Spoken Word Poetry, Song Writing, Poster Slogan Making, and TikTok Challenge.
Activities that were held on May 22 were the Online Zumba Session and Martial Arts Training led by the College of Teacher Education, Basic Education Department, Saguday Dance Troupe, and College of Criminal Justice Education. This was followed by the Mental Health Webinar for the NWU Employees with guest speakers, Ms. Jessica Guillermo, CAS Faculty, and Dr. Ricardo S. Guanzon, MMSU College of Medicine Dean.
Winners of the different categories were announced via Facebook Live on the Regional CHED page. The winners of the Poster Slogan Making category were Russel Joy L. Pascua (CEAT), first place; Clark Justine A. Galiza (CEAT), second place; and Shane Viernes Aquino (CAHS), third place.
For the TikTok Challenge, the winners were Katelyn Czarina Ugale (CTE), first place; Jenelyn Garo (CAS), second place; and Joshua Ibonia (COBE), third place.
The Spoken Word Poetry competition winners were Novelyn Watson (CTE), first place; Jezreel Larry Caunca (CAS), second place; and John Eiell Domingo (CTE), third place.
The winner of the Song Writing Competition was Rozelle Gregorio (CTE) while Joemelle Buenavista (CTE) was the runner-up. The winners of the Online Word Blitz were Pamela Tadeja (CAS), first place; Dr. Yolanda Sabado-Lao (CAS), second place; and Maria Rheane Ylarde (CAS), third place.
Prof. Agustina Dancel-Matias, Chairperson of the Organizing Committee for this celebration, closed the program by expressing her gratitude to everyone who participated and exerted effort in making this event successful.
