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The Office of the President


BONIFACIO G. GABALES, JR., Ph.D.
SUC President IV

The President's Message

Greetings to the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) community!

As the President of this respected academic institution, I am honored to welcome you to this vibrant and diverse community of scholars, learners, researchers, innovators, and professionals. Over the last four decades, our University has grown into not just a place of education but a dynamic hub of ideas, aspirations, community development, and business ventures. Our commitment to excellence remains unwavering, and we actively encourage a culture of research and innovation.

The University stands tall today because of the seeds that have been sown in the past and the result of our collaborative efforts despite the headwinds inherent in the tech-centric world. We not only survived but thrived, strengthening our Agila spirit. In this journey of knowledge and growth, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our exceptional teaching and non-teaching staff whose commitment to outstanding public service and seamless university functioning forms the backbone of our academic excellence.

We commit to fostering an enabling environment where ideas flourish, innovation thrives, and each member finds the support and encouragement to realize their full potential. The University will maintain open communication to create an environment conducive to learning, innovation, and progress.

A special acknowledgment to our students, the heartbeat of our University. Your enthusiasm for learning and active participation infuse vitality into our campuses. Your achievements, both academic and beyond, in the local and international context, have paved the path for others to follow, and you are the living embodiment of our University's mission. You are not just our students; you are ambassadors of our commitment to shaping competent graduates, responsible citizens, and compassionate leaders of our country.

Let the University's core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Resilience, Excellence, and Service be our compass toward achieving our shared vision of becoming a premier research university transforming communities in the ASEAN and beyond. Together, let us embrace the opportunities and challenges ahead. With our shared endeavors, we will navigate unforeseen challenges with hope and optimism. The landscape of education is evolving, and we, as a community, must be at the forefront of positive change. Our commitment to excellence must remain steadfast, driven by a shared vision for a better, more inclusive future.

Together, as a united community, we can achieve great heights. Let us be the force that the community needs to transform their lives. This Administration is committed to upholding principles of good governance, fostering academic excellence, advancing robust research initiatives, enhancing extension activities, and cultivating thriving income-generating projects (IGPs).

Under this Administration, the University of Southeastern Philippines shall continue to provide inclusive and innovative quality education for community transformation.

Significant activities of the

University President

Among the significant activities initiated by or which involved the University President are the following:

2020: The University's Annual Report

19 November 2016

The activity was geared towards possible funding linkages for research and development as well as for faculty development, and potential offering of Professional Science Master’s degree in Precision Agriculture, Research and Extension. Dr. Fiorello B. Abenes, the Institutional Development Manager of STRIDE was the resource person.

Meeting on USAID Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Development (STRIDE) Program

19 November 2016

The activity was geared towards possible funding linkages for research and development as well as for faculty development, and potential offering of Professional Science Master’s degree in Precision Agriculture, Research and Extension. Dr. Fiorello B. Abenes, the Institutional Development Manager of STRIDE was the resource person.

Office of the President

Functions

  • At the helm of the University, the President, as the chief executive officer, reports to USeP’s Board of Regents, the highest governing and policy-making body of the University. The President shall exercise the powers and functions as conferred upon her by Law. As Chief Executive, the President shall see to it that the decision of the Board is faithfully implemented. As administrative head, the President shall have the power and duty to direct or assign the duties of executive action. As chief academic officer, the President shall be ex-officio head of the faculty of each academic unit of the University. She shall have the authority and responsibility of maintaining academic standards, professional competence of the faculty, student discipline, and of achieving the basic commitments of the University in teaching, research and development, and extension.
  • The Office of the President is the executive office of the University of Southeastern Philippines’ system. It supervises the operations of the four campuses of the University, namely: Obrero, Davao City (main); Mintal, Davao City; Tagum-Mabini with two units, one in Apokon, Tagum City and the other in Mampising, Mabini, Davao de Oro province, and Malabog Extension Campus (MEC).  The President supervises these campuses through the offices of the Vice Presidents, Chancellor, Campus Dean, and Campus Coordinator.
  • The President’s Office performs many different functions in the spheres of administration and governance; academics; research, development and extension; production or the corporate arm of the University; local and international linkages; and other undertakings for the development of the University.

Office of the

President Staff

Melanie C. Pagkaliwagan
Executive Assistant IV
Jeane Ann A. Argame
Secretary of the President
Maricris B. Palomar
Assistant Secretary of the President
Charissa B. Penuela
Secretary II
Beverly Jane M. Tecson
Executive Assistant III
Juliet C. Revita
Senior Administrative Assistant III

University's

Former Presidents

Dr. Lourdes C. Generalao
(2015-2023)
Dr. Perfecto A. Alibin
(2007- 2015)
Dr. Julieta I. Ortiz
(2003-2007)
Dr. Edmundo B. Prantilla
(1993-2001)
Dr. Eduardo AL. Araral
(1987-1993)
Dr. Rufino O. Islao
(1982-1987)
Dr. Pedro O. San Vicente
OIC (1979-1982)