SLSU-TO Shines at Academe Night 2025 in Tomas Oppus

Southern Leyte State University - Tomas Oppus Campus (SLSU-Tomas Oppus) played a significant role in the "Tomas Oppus Academe: Cocktail Night 2025," a significant gathering held last July 23, 2025. The event highlighted the collaborative efforts of SLSU-Tomas Oppus, the DepEd Tomas Oppus District, and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Tomas Oppus in promoting quality education within the community.

SLSU-Tomas Oppus's contribution to the community’s educational sphere was consistently highlighted throughout the program. The hosts articulated the event's core message: "when DepEd Tomas Oppus, SLSU-Tomas Oppus, and the LGU of Tomas Oppus come together, great things happen". Dr. Norla Grace Betarmos, Faculty Dean of Teacher Education, SLSU, delivered a poignant message, emphasizing that "teacher education is a shared mission that requires passion, purpose, and people working together". Following her, Dr. Clemente H. Cobilla, Campus Director of SLSU-TO, provided a message of institutional commitment. A key moment saw Ma’am Judy Paz, Supervising Administrative Officer of SLSU-TO, lead the "Pledge of Commitment," a gesture signifying "shared accountability, shared progress, and shared success".

The "Ceremonial Toast of Excellence," celebrating "excellence and enduring partnerships," was raised under the guidance of Dr. Pritzel Lee G. Capili, SLSU-TO’s SAS Head.

The "Partnership Awards" segment of the night specifically recognized the collaborative synergy between SLSU Tomas Oppus, DepEd Tomas Oppus District, and the LGU of Tomas Oppus, honoring those who "continue to push education forward in our community". The evening concluded with a networking soirée, aimed at fostering "deeper connections" and sparking future collaborations, not just among institutions but "between people who truly care about education". This event strongly aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals.