The College of Information and Communications Technology students celebrated the first day of CICT Week as they gathered in front of Pimentel Hall to begin the parade on April 19, 2023 around 7:00 AM.
The melodious symphonic band piloted the candidates of CICT Gala followed by the students until they arrived at Valencia Hall where the opening program occurred.
The Music Family Choir of CICT led the doxology, national anthem, and BulSU Hymn. Students then welcomed the dean of CICT, Dr. Keno Piad, as he gave an admirable opening remarks where he genuinely recognized the efforts exerted by the guests, speakers, organizers of events, and the faculty members.
“We are a community of thinkers and doers to make a positive impact in the world,” he said as he officially opened the program. Dr. Piad encouraged everyone to embody the theme of CICT week: Ideate, Innovate, Integrate (Iยณ).
A motivational message from Associate Professor Joseph Roy F. Celestino, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, further uplifted the college’s spirit. “How to motivate an already motivated college?” he confidently stated as the crowd applauded.
The message of support was then followed by Engr. Mario Antonio Aya-Ay, Provincial Head from DICT.
“This event is a testament to the CICT’s unwavering dedication to igniting the fire within its students; to capacitate, innovate, collaborate, and transform the college to achieve greater heights,” exclaimed Engr. Mario Antonio Aya-ay, the DICT Regional Director for Region III, as he gave his message of support during the opening of the CICT Days.
The handing over of the certificates was then followed, as Outgoing College of Information and Communications Technology Local Student Council Governor Edison Tuazon, led the stage as he welcomed a special guest โ no other than the General Manager of CITCO Philippines, Mr. Marlon Talusan.
Mr. Talusan provided a short informative and inspirational speech.
“Innovation is seeing what everyone hasn’t seen and thinking what everyone hasn’t thought,” said Mr. Talusan, the general manager of CITCO Philippines. He was also pleased to announce how the CICT curriculum of Bulacan State University fits the requirements of the company which open guaranteed career opportunities for the future graduates.
An ovation from CICT students echoed in the hall after hearing the call for their future. The student audiences hailed with the fact that more opportunities are coming to them.
Right then, Ms. Ma. Catherine Soliman, Business Development Manager, TrailHead PH Salesforce, set foot on stage and proudly announced, “We have around 700 students already from Bulacan State University having internship in Accenture after they trained under Salesforce. Hopefully, you’ll join us in Salesforce to equip your skills for the industry.”
Moreover, a comprehensive short discussion of Linux operating systems was presented by Mr. Reylan Evale, a Certified CISCO Networking Instructor and a CICT Faculty Member. This was coherent with the upcoming transition of CICT laboratories from Microsoft Windows to such free and open-source OS.
Afterwards, Mr. Rainiel A. Dionisio, President of SWITS, awarded certificates of appreciation to the speakers.
To fire up the stage, FRX, CICTโs dance crew performed before the program flow proceeded to the next part which is the introduction of CICT Galla Nightโs emperors and empresses, each representing their Student Body and their course. The crowd hyped up to cheer for their representatives as the emperors and empresses took their time and treated the stage like their runway.
The audiences were served more information, as SWITSโ current President, Rainiel Dionisio disclosed the events or activities for the second day and Galla night of CICT days.
Shortly after that, two more performers took the stage. The first one was the CICT Musical Band that serenaded the crowd with their acoustic music; The second one was Bulacan State Universityโs very own Hyperdynamics and their impressive dance number.
Engr. Lester Phil Cruz, the collegeโs secretary then delivered yet another brief motivation speech for all audiences, particularly the students.
โKayo ang bida rito.โAs he points out the main reason why the college is organizing such events and activities โ it is all for the welfare of the collegeโs student population. After the speech, the event shortly ended. – Jian Zharese Joeis Sanz and Aubrey Garcia
