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Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) successfully held a press conference today, June 19, to discuss the proposed two-shift class system for the upcoming academic year 2024- 2025. The event, conducted via Zoom, was organized by the university’s official tertiary student publication, The Pillar Publication, in collaboration with the Presidential Management Staff.
The press conference commenced with a presentation by Engr. Jessie Mari Cerera, Director of Institutional Planning Office, on the proposed plan's rules and guidelines. Following this, University President Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr. addressed questions from the media and showcased proposed building projects intended as long-term solutions to accommodate the rising student enrollment.
Dr. Cañezo underscored the university's dedication to ensuring that all students have access to equitable and quality education. "All that we are doing, we ensure students have access, equity, and quality," he stated. He also noted that the proposal has already gained approval from the university's academic and administrative councils, which include diverse sectors.
In attendance were media partners from the Philippine Information Agency, represented by Information Officer Mary Lailanie Tupaz; the Provincial Information Office, represented by Administrative Officer IV Aileen Casas Jornales and staff member Disa Marie De Leon; Radyo Natin FM Manager Mar Joan Aguilos; student press from BiPSU; and representatives from the University and Media Information Office.
Further, he emphasized the importance of consulting various groups and sectors, especially the students, who were consulted during a Zoom meeting on June 14.
The press conference was streamed live on the Pillar Publication and BiPSU's official Facebook pages, ensuring broad participation from the students and the public.
