Dr.

Kier Dela Calzada

Welcome Remarks-EPDU General Assembly
The strength of the team is each individual member, and the strength of each
member is the team. Phil Jackson
To our ever loved and supportive University president Dr. Nelson Cabral, Vice-
President for Admin and Finance Maam Josephine Sulasula, Vice President for
Student Affairs and Services Dr. Ma. Christina Wee, Vice President for Research
and Extension Dr. Rolando Malalay, Malangas EPDU Administrator, Dr. Marites
Brananola, Kabasalan EPDU Administrator Maam Margie Janda, Siay
Administrator Sir Jotham Maynard Molina, other Key Officials and colleagues in
the government service, faculty & staff. Ladies and gentlemen, a blessed morning.
It is with immense pleasure and a sense of great privilege that I extend to each and
every one of you a warm welcome to this year's First General Assembly of the
ZPPSU-Extension Units. Today marks a significant moment as we gather here, not
just as individuals, but as a collective force dedicated to the noble cause of
education and community service.
As we look around this convention, we see familiar and unfamiliar faces coming
Malangas EPDU, Siay EPDU, Kabasalan EPDU & Vitali EPDU, key officials
representing diverse backgrounds, expertise, and experiences, all converging under
the umbrella of our shared commitment to the university mission and vision. It is
this diversity that enriches our discussions, broadens our perspectives, create a
strong connection by getting to know each other and ultimately strengthens the
fabric of our institution.
The journey of education is one that is constantly evolving, presenting us with new
challenges and opportunities. With the extraordinary leadership of our President,
Dr. Nelson Cabral, from the conversion of state college status to a university, then
finally to conquering the Zamboanga Peninsula by offering programs and opening
of new extension units, which made us all gathered here today. The family, our
EPDU Team is even growing, because soon, the Bayog Campus will be opened.
This general assembly reminds us of our roles as key officials, faculty, and staff;
we bear the responsibility of nurturing minds, fostering innovation, and shaping the
future leaders of our society. We anchor on the Highed Education mandates which
are Instruction, Research, Extension and Production. It is a responsibility that we
do not take lightly, for we understand the profound impact our actions have on the
lives of those we serve.

Today's gathering provides us with a valuable opportunity to reflect on our

achievements, celebrate our successes, and identify areas for growth and
improvement. It is a forum for open dialogue, constructive feedback, and
collaboration, as we strive to uphold the highest standards of academic excellence
and service to our communities.
As we embark on this journey together, let us reaffirm our commitment to our
mission, our values, and our shared vision for the future. Let us harness the
collective wisdom and expertise present in this room to inspire, empower, and
uplift one another in our pursuit of excellence.
In closing, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of
you for your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to the ideals that
define our institution. Together, I am confident that we will continue to make a
positive and lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
Thank you, and may today's General Assembly be a source of inspiration,
collaboration, and renewed purpose for us all.