The Student Government of the Bulacan State University conducted a forum entitled Balintataw: Sulyap sa Hinaharap which was attended by representatives of the Provincial Governor and Vice Governor last January 30, 2022.
The event started with a minute of silence, followed by the National Anthem and BulSU Hymn performed by the BulSU Saring Himig.
Associate Professor, Joseph Roy Celestino delivered the welcome remarks on behalf of the University President, Dr. Cecilia Navasero-Gascon who was unable to attend the said event.
The BulSU Student Government President, Patricia Ann Camus gave her opening remarks. At the beginning of her speech, Camus gave appreciation to the faculty, public officials, and students who attended the said event. However, she also expressed her disappointment for those invited public officials who did not attend the forum.
As the forum began, they started to present an audio-visual presentation entitled, Bulakenyo Speaks, a segment of the program about Bulakenyo’s experiences dealing with hot topics such as oil, products, and services price increases, violence against women, traffic, and red-tagging.
Afterward, Ms. Antonette Constantino, Provincial Administrator and representative of Bulacan Governor Honorable Daniel R. Fernando featured the “People’s Agenda 10” containing the Governor’s platforms and plans for years to come on its service.
“I believe that you [students] can be good people even in an imperfect government… that’s why we’re here, to figure out how we can serve our people,” Ms. Constantino stated as she began her speech.
Before the event moves on to the next speaker, BulSU Saring Himig performs with their piece entitled, Paraiso and it was followed by the performance of BulSU Symphonic Band together with their majorettes.
Furthermore, Professor John Lemuel Santos also spoke on behalf of Bulacan’s Vice Governor, Honorable Alex Castro. He discussed the accomplishments and the agendas of the Vice Governor. And before the event moved on to the open forum, Lahing Kayumanggi performed.
In the latter part of the event, an open forum entitled “Tao. Bayan. Kinabukasan” was then held at the event’s conclusion. This is when students and representatives from various sectors were given the opportunity to express their concerns, suggestions, and questions about the issues in their respective industries.
Afterward, certificates of appreciation were presented at the event’s conclusion to the invited public officials as well as those who proudly represented the various sectors. The event concluded with the BulSU March. – Danika Ross Caluag and Jessrai Ibarra
