Two employees from Biliran Province State University were officially hailed as the King and Queen of Naval 2024 during the coronation night held on October 4 at the Naval Gymnasium.

BiPSU’s University Media and Information Office Director, Apple Joy Balondo- Visitacion, and BiPSU Cashier Personnel, Prince Delos Santos, represented the Academe Sector, which comprised BiPSU, the Department of Education (DepEd)-Biliran, and private schools.

The King and Queen of Naval 2024 event, one of the highlights of the Naval town fiesta, featured participants from four sectors: the Academe, Local Government Units (LGUs), National Government Agencies, and Religious and Business Groups, along with Balik Naval. The winners were determined by the most number of tickets sold, with the academe sector raising more than Php 1.3 million.

In her speech during the coronation night, Apple Joy, a former DepEd employee, expressed her desire to contribute to the Naval community and support the efforts of the local government through the Fiesta Executive Committee.

"I believe that the funds raised during this event will go toward meaningful causes, and being part of that is an honor I couldn’t pass up," she said.

Meanwhile, Prince Delos Santos emphasized the crucial role of the academe in fostering community development.

"Let this serve as a reminder of our shared responsibility to uphold the values of education, unity, and excellence,” Delos Santos stated. "Together, we are building a future where every dream is possible, every goal attainable, and every individual empowered to contribute meaningfully to our community."

For several years, BiPSU has been a strong partner of LGU-Naval in the celebration of the town fiesta. Notably, BiPSU candidates were also crowned in the 2022 Queen of Naval search.

University President Dr. Victor C. Canezo, Jr. highlighted that the university’s active participation in the LGU’s activities is a way of giving back and honoring the town where BiPSU is located.

"Naval is home to our beloved university," Dr. Canezo said. "And we always love our homes, ensuring that we contribute to its growth and prosperity."

The National Government Agencies' representatives were declared 1st Runner-Up, while the candidates from the Religious and Business Groups, as well as Balik Naval, were named 2nd Runner-Up. The LGU sector finished as 3rd Runner-Up.

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