BHFI expands to PUP College of Engineering
Last September 07, 2022, the BES-HNS Foundation Inc. went to Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) -Sta. Mesa, Manila to launch the foundation’s first-ever batch of Engineering students Scholars. The PUP College of Engineering BES-HNS Honors Society will initially have a total of 27 pioneer members composed of 9 academic scholars each from BS Civil Engineering, BS Mechanical Engineering, and BS Electrical Engineering.
The meeting was attended by the Foundation’s core members headed by the Chairman Emeritus Brod Mars Morales, Chairman Brod Philip Judan, and President and Vice Chairman Brod Lambert Tagayuna. PUP was represented by Professor Tomas Testor, PUP’s Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, and Dr. Remedios Ado, PUP College of Engineering’s Dean. To formally introduce the Foundation to the new members, Brod Mario Quinsaat, BHFI’s Executive Director, discussed the Foundation’s brief history of how they maintain their motto: Semper Premium, Always First by ensuring that every new member has the capacity to excel in their chosen fields, hence establishing Honors Societies in universities with great track records in the field of Accountancy, and now, in the field of Engineering as well. Brod Mario also discussed the assistance and scholarship grants being given by the Foundation to its scholars. He also mentioned that the Foundation’s support extends way beyond the financial needs of their members, encompassing other relevant works such as social and community programs, emotional and spiritual workshops and activities, and professional trainings and development programs.
Brod Mark Alcazar and Sis Caila Austria, PUP BES-HNS Honors’ Society Presidents for Academic Years 2020-2022, then discussed the Honors Society’s achievements, projects and programs during their terms and shared how the Foundation has contributed to their personal and professional growths. After discussing the Foundation and the PUP BES-HNS Honors Society’s background, Brod Mars Morales then mentioned the Foundation’s future plans which involves several Corporate Partnerships that will be beneficial to their scholars.
Following the Foundation’s discussion, lunch was served. It was made even more joyful by a raffle, sponsored by Brod Oscar Jornacion where 24 attendees were granted Php 1,000 each. The meeting ended with the new members expressing their gratitude and excitement towards being part of the BES-HNS Honors Society. The newly recruited scholar from College of Engineering, Sis Reianalaine Dublin, said “it was an honor and privilege to be part of this remarkable organization”.
The Foundation and PUP will continue to work together to ensure that their partnerships will be productive and will contribute to the Foundation’s achievement of its motto. The date for the official launch of the Foundation’s scholarship program to the PUP College of Engineering is still yet to be announced. In the meantime, the already established PUP BES-HNS Honors Society in the College of Accountancy is welcoming and connecting with their new Brods and Sisters from the College of Engineering.
