BES-HNS Foundation Gathers for 2025 AGMM: A Celebration of Progress, Purpose, and People
Bacolor, Pampanga – April 26, 2025 — The BES-HNS Foundation, Inc. (BHFI) held its 2025 Annual General Membership Meeting (AGMM) at the Jardin Solana in Bacolor, Pampanga. Members gathered for an afternoon of reporting, reflection, and reaffirmation of their shared mission in upholding the BES-HNS legacy of excellence and service.
The meeting was formally opened by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, who welcomed attendees and called the session to order. Brod Kent Vasquez led the prayer, after which Corporate Secretary Sis Pauline Dacir confirmed the proper notice of the meeting and the presence of a quorum.
Following the approval of the minutes of the 2024 AGMM, the assembly heard key officer reports. Brod Bert Tagayuna opened the session with the President’s Report, followed by updates from Brod Gil Palad, Membership Committee Chair, and Sis Carol Thompson, Vice President for Finance and Treasury.
President’s Message: Celebrating Milestones and Envisioning the Future
A centerpiece of the meeting was the 2025 President’s Report, which highlighted the Foundation’s milestones from May 2024 to April 2025. The President, Brod Lamberto Tagayuna, expressed gratitude for the continued support and unity of members, noting that the Foundation had reached nearly a decade of service and transformation since its founding in 2015.
In his address, he emphasized the successful leadership transition to junior members, the rise of young leaders such as Brod Kent Vasquez and Sis Pauline Dacir to the Board of Trustees, and the broader vision of a future Board dominated by dynamic, service-driven junior alumni.
The message also celebrated notable achievements:
- 858 junior members as of year-end 2024
- 295 Latin honors graduates
- 287 CPALE passers, including 19 national topnotchers
- Strong showing in the December and May 2024 CPALE exams, where the Foundation’s pass rates consistently exceeded national averages
“Let us rise as future-ready professionals—technologically adept, ethically grounded, and driven to create meaningful impact,” the President encouraged, urging scholars and alumni alike to embrace the tools of the digital era with heart and purpose.
Financially, the Foundation remains stable despite a 29% drop in fund balance in 2024. The President attributed this to strategic disbursements toward scholarship, leadership, and charitable programs.
Gratitude was expressed to all benefactors, especially Brod Primo and Sis Lisa Valerio, Brod Wilfredo Villar, and Megaworld Foundation, for their generous and consistent support.
Looking ahead, the Foundation will focus on a smooth leadership transition, strengthened scholarship initiatives, expansive corporate partnerships, and full accreditation with the DSWD and PCNC. Planning has also begun for the 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Beta Epsilon Sigma and Hiyas ng Silangan in January 2026.
Showcase of Achievements from Honor Societies
Before lunch, the Grand Lord/Lady Chancellors (GLCs) of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), University of the East (UE) Manila, and UE Caloocan delivered their campus reports, showcasing the year’s accomplishments of the BES and HNS Honor Societies. Highlights included academic competitions, leadership training, community outreach projects, and faith-based initiatives—all aligned with BHFI’s mission of uplifting lives through scholarship and service.
These reports reflected the continued excellence and active engagement of junior members who, in the President’s words, “are not merely beneficiaries—but future stewards of our mission.”
Unity Through Fellowship
Following the morning’s business and presentations, members were treated to a sumptuous Filipino lunch featuring Kapampangan specialty dishes and a well-loved halo-halo. The festive meal and venue were generously sponsored by Brod Primo and Sis Lisa Valerio, whose enduring support continues to sustain the Foundation’s fellowship and leadership transition efforts.
Election of Trustees Welcomes New Faces to the Board
One of the focal points of the meeting was the election of new members to the Board of Trustees. Election Committee Chair Sis Chelsy Santos presented the official guidelines before overseeing nominations and voting.
The newly elected members of the 2025 Board of Trustees are:
- Brod Lamberto Tagayuna
- Sis Teresita Andres
- Brod Wilfredo Villar
- Sis Eloisa Valerio
- Brod Marcial Morales
- Sis Pauline Dacir
- Brod Kent Vasquez
- Sis Syke Nadyahan
- Brod Jayson Dela Torre
The Chairman extended warm congratulations to the newly elected trustees and officially welcomed returning trustees Sis Lisa Valerio and Brod Mars Morales, along with first-time trustees Sis Syke Nadyahan and Brod Jayson Dela Torre. The body also expressed heartfelt thanks to outgoing trustees Sis Carol Thompson and Brod Gil Palad for their years of dedicated service.
Looking Ahead
The meeting concluded with words of gratitude to all participants, both present and represented by proxy, and special appreciation to the hosts, Brod Primo and Sis Lisa Valerio. As the Foundation embarks on another year, its leaders and members carry forward a unified vision of excellence, mentorship, and nation-building.
“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9
With renewed purpose and steadfast unity, the BES-HNS Foundation stands ready to build on its legacy and guide the next generation of leaders in the spirit of Semper Premium — Always First.
