NBSC MONDAY CONVOCATION HIGHLIGHTS OATHTAKING AND CULTURAL CELEBRATION
Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC) held its Monday Convocation on February 9, 2026, at the Student Development and Welfare Center (SWDC) Building, 1st Floor Lobby. The program opened with the preliminaries, followed by a student dance presentation of the kini-kini under the guidance of Anthony D. Sanchez, MAED, Head of the Culture and Arts Development Office (CADO). The performance was in recognition of National Arts Month (NAM), established by Presidential Proclamation No. 683 in 1991 to honor Filipino creativity and cultural heritage.
During the program, Zandra Shellee Y. Ordinan, MA, Head of the Gender and Development Office (GADO), announced the oathtaking of officers from the Bagani NBSC Men’s Club, Sidlak NBSC Women’s Club, and Hulagway NBSC LGBTQIA+ Club, and requested Dr. Christie Jean Villanueva-Ganiera, CESE, SUC President I, to administer the oath. The activity formally recognized the organizations and confirmed their respective officers.
The officers of the 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐍𝐁𝐒𝐂 𝐌𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 are:
President: Pablito Amor C. Gumonan
Internal Vice-President: Nelson D. Sabit
External Vice-President: Michael Conrad M. Casicas
Secretary: Welcon A. Bendijo
Treasurer: Daryl O. Macabudbud
Auditor: Ruel G. Octat
Public Information Officer (PIO) for the Women’s Club: John Glenn D. Ugtalon
PIO for the LGBTQIA+ Club: Julie Mar L. Bayanban
PIO for the Academic Cluster: John Mark R. Liwat
Ex-Officio Officer: Benzar Glen S. Grepon, MIT
The officers of the 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐤 𝐍𝐁𝐒𝐂 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 are:
President: Niemfa Love W. Manginsay, MA
Vice-President: Dr. Edilyn A. Culajara
Secretary: Grace P. Quiblat, MAED
Treasurer: Gemma A. Palizada
Auditor: Trinidad H. Mabalos
Academic Representatives: Dr. Mary Koren Witting-Acuesa and Clarie M. Cardente
Administrative Representatives: Junalu J. Sumalpong and Josephine P. Brazil
Muses: Noreen Faye M. Estol and Dr. Mary Cris J. Go
The officers of the 𝐇𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐁𝐒𝐂 𝐋𝐆𝐁𝐓𝐐𝐈𝐀+ 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 are:
President: Alven L. Gomez, MSEST
Vice-President: Gerald Peter O. Beduya
Secretary: Norodin S. Panundi
Treasurer: Hisham P. Danluyan
Auditor: Garven P. Delos Santos
PIO: Johndel M. Remon
Director of Advocacy: Dave G. Laga, MA
Director of Growth and Mentorship: Josefino M. Ladao, MA
Wellness Officer: Queenie Dacuno
Youth Wing Coordinator: Roland Justine M. Partos
Dr. Daniel S. Lerongan, Head of the Quality Assurance Office (QAO), then called for a voluntary recitation of NBSC’s Vision, Mission, Goals, and Core Values. Participants who completed the recitation correctly received small prizes. This week’s awardees were:
Jocie Ann C. Boyles
Gemma A. Palizada
Jayshell D. Coquilla
Noraisah U. Radaza
Rowena E. Bagongon, Head of the Student Affairs, Services and Development Division (SASDD), shared that NBSC was selected by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to receive three coffee table books (“PAGTAGUYOD,” “PAGKILALA,” and “PAGGALANG”) in acknowledgment of NBSC’s initiatives related to Indigenous Peoples and cultural matters.
Dr. Ganiera thanked the NBSC community for its support during the 1st Internal Quality Audit (IQA) and reminded everyone of the scheduled external audit in March. She noted the strong participation in the VMGC recitation activity and the formal recognition of organizations, assigned Bagani NBSC Men’s Club to host Women’s Month activities and Sidlak NBSC Women’s Club to lead Men’s Day, with Hulagway NBSC LGBTQIA+ Club assisting both, and announced the Executive Committee Meeting immediately after the convocation, with the IQA results and Observation Action Plan to be discussed the following day.
The Monday Convocation reflected the active involvement of multiple offices, units, and divisions across NBSC, highlighting an inclusive environment where initiatives and recognition extend across its community. The recitation activity and formal acknowledgment of organizations demonstrated this approach in action, providing a clear sense of coordination as NBSC moves forward with its planned activities.
