In a change of guards, the University of Bohol/Rafael Palma College Alumni Association, Incorporated (UB/RPCAAI) inducted and sworn into office its new set officers for Fiscal Year 2014-2015  last  August 1, 2014 at Jj’s Seafoods Village, K of C Drive , Tagbilaran City  with  Mayor John Geesnell “Baba” Yap II as inducting officer.

The new officers are Engr. Maurito R. Lim, president, Mr. Frederick B. Namoc, vice president, Dr. Carolina O. Belarmino, treasurer, Dr. Nilda A. Echavez, secretary, Dr. Jerome M. Magallen, auditor, Prof. Reinerio Augusto Real and Mr. Leo Armando B. Boncales, press relations officers. Members  of the Board of Trustees include  Col. Teofisto V. Cabagnot, Jr. (Ret.) PA, Col. Cesar J. Pamaong (Ret) PAF, Engr. Ulysses F. Cagande, Engr. Serviliano E. Millanar, Mr. Antonio C. Wycoco and Chris John Rener G. Torralba.

In his speech, Tagbilaran City  Mayor Yap lauded the contribution of Ubians and RPCians  in the development of the city , province,  and the nation as well. As the first university in Bohol, the local chief executive highlighted  the thousands of   graduates and professionals the school has produced and  who are  now holding vital  positions in the government and private entities.  Many  have contributed much to the growing economy by  running their own business  establishments in the city. According to Mayor Yap, the alumni of then Rafael Palma College now University of Bohol have proven their worth as service oriented,  extra milers , self reliant and God loving citizens. Its track record speaks for itself.  The young leader  whose parents are also graduates of UB emphatically called for a stronger and continuous  partnership with the alumni  to help re-build the city. It may be recalled that in a trailblazing development the city government recently  forged  a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Bohol in sharing knowledge  on Criminology and Criminal Justice and  Local Governance.

 

For his part, newly inducted UB/RPCAAI President Engr. Maurito R. Lim sounded his appeal for a more active  alumni association. He encouraged  the  members to look forward and strive for excellence in their respective field of endeavors to bring honor and prestige to the alma mater. Lim likewise acknowledged  the past presidents for galvanizing  the group and leading it to  the   right direction. With him taking the reign of the association, Engr.  Lim  top listed the  interests of its members and the  development of   the university  to uplift  the welfare of the students, faculty and employees.

Also in attendance during the induction and oath-taking ceremony was UB Acting President Atty. Nuevas T. Montes who delivered a jovial and  inspiring message. The lady lawyer   who expressed  the full support of the administration to the association reminded  the officers  of their solemn oath to its  constitution and by-laws.  She challenged the group to continuously reach  out the alumni all over the world and make  the association more vibrant and pro-active. With the scheduled celebration of Tigum Bol-anon Tibuok Kalibutan next year, Atty. Montes pinned hope for a successful holding of  5th UB/RPC grand alumni homecoming in 2015.

On the same occasion, UB/RPCAAI President Maurito Lim and UB Acting President Nuevas T. Montes, presented plaques of appreciations to past alumni association presidents, Judge Jorge D. Cabalit, Col. Teofisto V. Cabagnot, Jr., and Col. Cesar J. Pamong for their invaluable services rendered during  their terms of office.  (L.A.Boncales)