The new academic year has officially begun at Cebu Technological University (CTU) Tuburan as the campus warmly welcomed new and continuing students during the kickoff program of the Week of Welcome (WOW) 2026 on August 13, 2026.
The campus was filled with warm greetings, familiar faces, and renewed enthusiasm as students, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate the beginning of another academic journey.
The opening activities commenced with the ceremonial flag-raising ceremony and the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, led by the BT Harmony Collective, in front of the campus library. This was followed by an opening prayer, the ASEAN Hymn, and the CTU Hymn.
The main program was held at the campus covered court, where Campus Dean of Instruction Dr. Rowena Abaquita warmly welcomed the attendees. The newly elected officers of the Supreme Student Government (SSG) were then introduced to the student body by their adviser, Engr. Aea Georgette Yamson. SSG President Hon. Matthew Ervin Acaso followed with a presentation of the guidelines for the WOW and 2026 Acquaintance Program.
Dr. Jleian Mard Loseñara, ICPA chairperson, presented the university’s Vision, Mission, and Goals (VMG). While the presentation primarily aimed to orient freshmen, it also gave students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to become more familiar with the university’s new VMG.
The campus’s key personnel and administrative staff were introduced by HR Officer Ms. Cristy Xilde Amancio. This was followed by a Gender and Development (GAD) orientation facilitated by its chairperson, Ms. Virnalyn Porte.
Adding inspiration to the occasion, Campus Director Dr. Ma. Carla Abaquita delivered a meaningful message to the attendees, encouraging them to embrace the opportunities and challenges that come with the new academic year.
Faculty members were warmly introduced by their respective college deans, giving students the opportunity to become familiar with the instructors who will guide and support them throughout the academic year.
The program was further enlivened by the Bulawanong Tinubdan Dance Company (BTDC), whose dynamic performance energized the audience and added color to the celebration.
After the closing remarks delivered by Assistant Campus Director Dr. Maria Leni Torralba, the BTDC, led by Campus Cultural Director Dr. Ingersol Ed Guias, facilitated a solidarity dance that brought the attendees together in a spirit of unity and camaraderie.
In the afternoon, the SSG facilitated a series of engaging Getting-to-Know-You (GTKY) activities, giving students an opportunity to connect, build friendships, and foster camaraderie.
The WOW 2026 kickoff program marked a reDISCOvery beginning to a weeklong lineup of activities designed to welcome, orient, and engage both new and continuing students of CTU Tuburan.
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