๐๐๐๐๐ -๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ: โ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐"
John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation - Bacolod (JBLCF-B) officially launched its IMBUKADA 2026: Freshmen Week Celebration Day 1, in welcoming the freshmen students with the theme โMaritime Vanguard: Welcoming Leaders, Navigators, and Future of Maritime Education,โ on June 17, at the institutionโs Covered Court.
"Just relax and treat the institution as your second home," Engr. Sylvino V. Tupas, PhD, JBLCF-B Administrator, said, welcoming the newest lacsonians onboard, while Mr. Cheryl E. Pagunsan, Student Activity Coordinator, presented the employees of the institution and the newly elected officers of the Supreme Student Government (SSG) for school year 2026-2027.
Ms. Sally M. Pretta, Placement/Alumni Coordinator, also presented all the company scholars, serving as an inspiring call to action for the freshmen to earn their place among the industry's future deck and engine officers.
In line with this, the program continues with an inspirational message from the institutionโs esteemed alumni, Kim Zymil Nueda, Most Outstanding Graduate 2026, Capt. Chuckie E. Guevarra, and Atty. Charles N. Mangga shared their valuable insights and experiences, inspiring the new students as they begin their maritime journey.
Moreover, D/C Sam Gabriel C. Yap, former vice-president of SSG, turned over the key of responsibility to the newly elected president, Mdpn. Dave C. Querubin, giving his acceptance speech.
Various student organizations showcased their activities and advocacies in Club Hopping as Rexenel S. Ibardolaza, MME, from the Student Affairs and Services Office, concluded the event for future leaders and navigators in the maritime industry.
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Words by | Janwane Pegorosa
Photos by | Joebert Serra