USTP Balubal honors 211 Outstanding Students for the First Semester of AY 2024-2025
By Rae Lynne D. Yparraguirre, USTP Balubal STRATCOMM
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The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines in Balubal, Cagayan de Oro (USTP Balubal) held its reading of honors on March 24, 2025, at the Balubal Covered Court, Barangay Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City, recognizing 211 exemplary students for the 1st semester of Academic Year (AY) 2024-2025. The event celebrated honor students, who comprised more than half of the 391 total enrollees for the semester.
The ceremony was graced by USTP Balubal Campus Director Dr. Dennis A. Apuan alongside key campus officials, including the Head of Academic Affairs Ms. Bernalyn Grace Alvarez; Campus Registrar Mr. Jason Maglupay; and the Academic Program Heads – Ms. Jeraldine Leal-Giva for the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA), Mr. Jumar Amores for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT), and Ms. Jen Marie Dullente for the Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLED). Faculty, staff, and students were also in attendance.
The Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (BAT) program had the highest number of honor students, with 78, followed by the Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLED), with 68 students. The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) had 39 honor students, while the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) had 26. In total, there were 211 awardees.
Each program’s honorees were called in succession, with lively production numbers interspersed between the readings, adding a festive touch to the event. In his closing remarks, Dr. Apuan congratulated the honor students and expressed his pride in their dedication and perseverance. He also challenged them to sustain academic excellence and strive for greater success.
The ceremony highlighted USTP Balubal’s commitment to fostering a culture of academic excellence and encouraging students to pursue their goals with passion and determination.
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