A favorable Monday morning weather beaconed a warm welcome to Dr. Bonifacio G. Gabales, Jr., as the seventh president of the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) during the flag-raising ceremony on November 13, 2023, at the USeP Obrero Campus, Davao City.

Dr. Gabales addressed the members of the USeP community about what he envisions to be accomplished during his term as the University President. He vowed to continually and fully implement the approved and installed Strategic Plan laid down by the previous leadership of the University, particularly the immediate past president, Dr. Lourdes C. Generalao.