Honoring the legacy of those who laid the foundation of the university, more than 40 retired employees of the Naval Institute of Technology (NIT), Naval State University (NSU), and Biliran Province State University were warmly welcomed back at the university on December 27.  

The retirees, including former NIT President Dr. Esperanza Pajo-Martinez, former NSU President Dr. Edita Genson, former NSU OIC-President Mrs. Nenita Sereño, and former Vice Presidents Dr. Nisa Lumbab, Dr. Leomero Garcia, and Dr. Loreta Besoyo, were honored with a warm reception. 

The group made a courtesy call with University President Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr., followed by a tour of the university's latest infrastructures, including the new nursing building, smart classrooms, the Hyflex Audio Visual Center (HAVC), and the university study hub, with Dr. Cañezo personally leading the tour.  

During a short program held at the HAVC, Dr. Cañezo extended his gratitude to the retirees for their visit, emphasizing their invaluable contributions to the growth and transformation of the institution.  

“I must say, welcome back to your home,” Dr. Cañezo remarked. “It really warms my heart that our former caretakers and employees are here now at BiPSU to visit and reconnect with us.”  

The university president acknowledged their role in shaping the university's foundation and announced plans to honor their legacy further. “As part of BiPSU's Charter Day celebration in February next year, the university will inaugurate the Former Presidents and Retirees Nook.” 

Dr. Cañezo explained that the facility is intended to serve as a space where the former caretakers and employees can reconnect with the university community and reminisce about their time at BiPSU.  

Meanwhile, in her message, former NIT President Dr. Pajo commended BiPSU and Dr. Cañezo for the progress he brought to the university, describing him as “Mr. Trailblazer because he is always the first to do something.”

Dr. Pajo also encouraged the retirees to remain united in supporting the university. “Let us continue praying for our school, for our former home,” she urged.