CATBALOGAN CITY – As the month of August started, Samar State University (SSU) affirms its participation and full support to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Month 2021 celebration through a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on August 6 (21).
The ASEAN aims to promote economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the Southeast Asian region through multilateral cooperation and this year’s celebration bears the theme “We Care, We Prepare, We Prosper” chaired by Brunei Darussalam.
Key officials of SSU led by the University President, Dr. Marilyn D. Cardoso together with the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Felisa E. Gomba; Vice President for Research and Extension Services, Dr. Ronald L. Orale; Vice President for Administration and Finance, Dr. Lydia A. Gonzales; and Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, Engr. Ma. Lourdes P. Amante cut the ribbon marking the University’s launching of the ASEAN month which was streamed live on Facebook and reached 3,428 views.
As part of the celebration, a Memorandum of Agreement signing was done for the Master’s Degree of Education in English Language Teaching (MEELT), equivalent to Master of Education (MAED), Twinning Program between Tra Vinh University, Vietnam and Samar State University, Philippines, the “Anong Kwentong ASEAN Mo” Contest was launched, and the 1st IZN Award Trophy was turned over to the Office of the International Affairs headed by its Director, Dr. Elmer A. Irene.
A lot of activities are already lined up by the University as it celebrates with the world the ASEAN Month 2021.