In a momentous occasion filled with pride and excitement, Isabela State University-Roxas Campus held an Oathtaking Ceremony for the newly hired and newly promoted faculty and non-teaching staff on February 24, 2025, at ISUR New Site, Rang-ayan, Roxas, Isabela.

The ceremony was attended by faculty, staff, and students who gathered to witness the achievements of the newly hired and promoted faculty and non-teaching staff as they took their oath of commitment and service. Before the ceremony began, Engr. Mary-Jane Baniqued, Faculty President, delivered the opening remarks while Mrs. Wilma C. Cereno, the Human Resource Officer, introduced and facilitated the oathtaking of the honorees before the ever-supportive Campus Administrator, Dr. Rosalyn L. Bautista. In her opening remarks, Dr. Bautista warmly congratulated all the honorees and expressed her hopes for their positive and productive contributions to the institution.

 

 

The newly hired faculty members include Mr. Jerowing A. Belo, Mr. Bimbo C. Gerald, Ms. Nikka C. Castaneda, Mr. Lynard A. Dela Cruz, Mr. Jeherson V. Deriza, Ms. Lei Ann A. Malvar, Ms. Ma. Jamaica Mae D. Santiago, Ms. Marielle Joy P. Timple, and Ms. Mila Pauline A. Ventura. The newly hired non-teaching staff members are Ms. Christine Gayle A. Maximo and Mr. Dexter M. Pascual. Meanwhile, the promoted faculty members include Assist. Prof. Iluminada A. Aguinaldo, Assist. Prof. Isabelita N. Duarte, and Assist. Prof. Laila N. Ventura, while Mr. Jay M. Asaytuno was promoted among the non-teaching staff.

Some of the newly hired and promoted faculty and non-teaching staff expressed their appreciation, thoughts, and heartfelt gratitude, emphasizing that commitment, hard work, and dedication were the keys to their achievements.

This event aligns with the university’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality), which promotes gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls; SDG 4 (Quality Education), ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education while promoting lifelong learning opportunities; SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), fostering productive employment and sustainable economic growth through campus initiatives and personnel development; and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), upholding effective, accountable, and inclusive institutional practices. Through this ceremony, Isabela State University-Roxas Campus reaffirms its commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and sustainable development in higher education.