BU Alumni Relations Office

21/10/2026

🎓 𝗔𝗥𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗞𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗔𝗧 𝗕𝗨𝗖𝗕𝗘𝗠!

Thank you, BUCBEM, for the warm welcome as we officially kicked off the BU Alumni Relations Office Campus Tour for School Year 2026–2027!

It was a meaningful and engaging face-to-face encounter with the graduating class of CBEM—our soon-to-be alumni! More than simply introducing the programs and services of ARO, the session highlighted an important message: graduation may mark the end of one chapter, but it should never mark the end of one’s connection with Bicol University.

We are grateful for the enthusiasm and active participation of our future alumni as we shared how staying connected can create opportunities for engagement, collaboration, professional growth, and giving back to the University and the communities we serve.

As you prepare to leave the halls of BU and take your next steps into the world, remember that you will always have a place in the Bicol University community.

💙 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱.

𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝗕𝗨𝗲ñ𝗼, 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝗨𝗲ñ𝗼!

09/10/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

Extension of Submission of Nominations
2026 Bicol University Distinguished Alumni Award

24/09/2026

EXCELLENCE THAT MAKES EVERY BUeño PROUD!
The Bicol University Alumni Relations Office (BU ARO) proudly congratulates our 67 newly licensed BUeño Psychometricians for achieving an exceptional 100% passing rate in the September 2026 Psychometricians Licensure Examination!

Adding even greater distinction to this remarkable achievement, nine BUeños emerged as topnotchers, with Caithlin Joy G. De Los Santos claiming the TOP 1 spot with an outstanding rating of 94.4%.

OUR BUeño TOPNOTCHERS

Rank 1 — Caithlin Joy G. De Los Santos | 94.4%
Rank 6 — John Antonmel D. Borcelis | 93.2%
Rank 6 — Kent Russel L. Millena | 93.2%
Rank 7 — Christine Mae O. Abante | 93.0%
Rank 7 — Roberto Sebastian E. Villamor | 93.0%
Rank 9 — Rochelle Anne A. Aguilar | 92.6%
Rank 9 — Aimee N. Anastacio | 92.6%
Rank 9 — Lyka B. Avila | 92.6%
Rank 10 — Carmelle Joy O. Sanglay | 92.4%

This stellar performance also earned Bicol University Daraga – College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP) the distinction of being a top-performing school in the licensure examination.

The Professional Regulation Commission reported that 14,146 out of 15,422 examinees, or 91.73%, successfully passed the examination nationwide.

To our 67 newly licensed Psychometricians and our nine topnotchers, your achievement brings immense pride and honor to your families, mentors, college, and the entire Bicol University community. As you begin this new chapter as professionals and members of the BU alumni community, may you carry with you the excellence, integrity, and commitment to service that define a true Iskolar ng Bayan.

Congratulations, our newest BUeño professionals! Your BU family celebrates this milestone with you. 💙🧡

22/09/2026

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS | BU DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD 2026

Know a BU alumnus whose achievements inspire, whose leadership makes a difference, and whose service creates lasting impact? It’s time to give them the recognition they deserve.

Bicol University Alumni Relations Office and BUGAAI are now accepting nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award, honoring outstanding alumni whose professional distinction and contributions to society bring pride and honor to the University.

17/09/2026

The Bicol University Alumni Relations Office congratulates our four outstanding BUeño topnotchers in the September 2026 Social Workers Licensure Examination!

TOP 8 - 91.80%
* Mary Joy Polistico Caño - BU College of Social Sciences and Philosophy

TOP 9 - 91.60%
* Shiryn Contalba Canillo - BU Tabaco
* Camille Nocos Nicerio - BU College of Social Sciences and Philosophy

TOP 10 - 91.40%
* Ruffa Mae Espinas Lleno - BU College of Social Sciences and Philosophy

We also extend our warmest congratulations to all 148 newly licensed BUeño Social Workers who delivered a perfect 100.00% overall passing rate in the same examination.

Adding to this milestone, the Professional Regulation Commission recognized both participating campuses as Rank 1 Top Performing Schools in the country. BU Daraga (College of Social Sciences and Philosophy) posted a perfect 100.00% passing rate with 114 out of 114 examinees in the category of schools with 51 or more takers, while BU Tabaco likewise secured a 100.00% result with 34 out of 34 examinees in the 10-to-50 examinees category. Nationally, 8,383 of the 10,991 examinees (76.27%) successfully passed the Social Workers Licensure Examination.

We deeply celebrate our BUeños for these outstanding accomplishments and for living out the true essence of an ISKOLAR ng BAYAN. The whole Bicol University community is immensely proud of you!

20/08/2026

ANG PAGSURAT PAG-ULI: MERLINDA BOBIS READS AND SINGS HER STORIES
THIS AFTERNOON at Bonto Building, Bicol University!
We are inviting all alumni to attend this special event!
Join us for an afternoon of stories, song, and Bikol literature with the one and only Dr. Merlinda Bobis.
2:00 PM – Doors open & registration
3:00 PM – Doors close (strictly no late entry) Reserved seating only – bring your event pass
Bring a fan (venue may get warm!)
Phones on silent
Photos welcome (just don’t block the view)
Book sale & signing after the program
Come early, take your seat, and celebrate the power of our stories with one of Bikol’s most distinguished literary voices.See you this afternoon, alumni and friends!

🎟️ FULLY BOOKED! | Ang Pagsurat Pag-uli

We are delighted to announce that all seats for "Ang Pagsurat Pag-uli: Merlinda Bobis Reads and Sings Her Stories" are now FULLY BOOKED!📚✨

🗓 20 August 2026 (Thursday)
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Bicol University Amphitheater

We truly wish we could accommodate everyone who expressed interest in meeting and listening to Merlinda Bobis, but the capacity of the venue is limited.

To those who successfully reserved a seat, thank you for your enthusiasm and support. We hope you enjoy this special afternoon of reading, singing, storytelling, and remembering Bikol through the voice and works of one of our internationally acclaimed literary voices.

For those who were not able to secure a seat, we sincerely appreciate your interest and hope to welcome you to more AAF literary and cultural programs in the future.

See you at Bicol University as Merlinda Bobis reads, sings, and tells her stories—Bikol stories that have travelled far and found their way home. ❤️📖

14/08/2026

The Alumni Relations Office would like to congratulate Domingo C. Cañeta Jr., alumnus of Bicol University College of Industrial Technology, for ranking Top 1 in the August 2026 Certified Plant Mechanics Computer-Based Licensure Examination with a rating of 86.50%.

In addition, Bicol University is proud to announce that it produced eight (8) newly licensed BUeño Mechanical Engineers and one (1) Certified Plant Mechanic, achieving a 32% passing rate in the Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination and a perfect 100% passing rate in the Certified Plant Mechanics Computer-Based Licensure Examination.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) reported that 1,362 out of 3,686 examinees (36.95%) passed the Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination, while 109 out of 142 examinees (76.76%) passed the Certified Plant Mechanics Computer-Based Licensure Examination.

Congratulations to all our new licensees! Your success brings honor to Bicol University.

20/07/2026

Heartfelt congratulations to FINSP Garelyn K. Villamero for topping the Bureau of Fire Protection - Bicol Region as Overall Top 1!

The Alumni Relations Office of Bicol University is truly proud of your remarkable achievement. You have brought great honor to your alma mater and continue to inspire our community with your dedication and excellence.Wishing you even greater success ahead. Congratulations!

04/07/2026

The Alumni Relations Office extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Joe-Bren Consuelo, a graduate of the BUCE Class of 2009 with the Most Outstanding Graduate award and former Editor-in-Chief of the Mentor, on his well-deserved appointment as Director II of the Teacher Education Council (TEC).

This significant achievement reflects his outstanding leadership, deep expertise, and steadfast commitment to advancing teacher education. We are confident that his vision and dedication will greatly contribute to the continued growth and excellence of the Council.

We look forward to the positive impact of his leadership in this new role and wish Dr. Joe-Bren Consuelo every success and fulfillment in his responsibilities.

01/07/2026

The Bicol University Alumni Relations Office proudly congratulates Dr. Robert Llantero Loquinallo, a Bicol University alumnus and a Bicolano Microbiologist whose products feed families across Africa and beyond.

Dr. Robert Llantero Loquinallo, who was once reported to work in the Manila Laboratory, in his desire to support his younger siblings through school, is now a plant operation manager and head of research and development in the food manufacturing industry in West Africa, where he has developed fortified products and built laboratories across the Gulf and Africa over a 22-year career abroad.

Your remarkable achievement makes the entire Bicol University community and the Bicolanos proud. You truly are an inspiration to future generations of leaders and innovators! 🧡💙

Mabuhay ka, Dr. Loquinallo — tunay na karangalan ng BU at Bicol!