ESSU Mains opens AY 2026-2027 in time for 67th Founding Anniversary

The day commenced with a Filipiniana-themed flag ceremony attended by all students and employees. This was followed by a short cultural program and distribution of loyalty awardees in recognition of employees who have marked milestone years in their service to the university. In the afternoon, the University community gathered for a Eucharistic Celebration, to offer thanksgiving and implore guidance as ESSU embarks on another academic year.

Before 4:00 PM, honored guests and University key officials led the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Research, Innovation and Extension Exhibit, which featured a diverse array of research outputs, technological innovations, extension initiatives, and developmental projects from the University's different colleges.

Immediately following was the historic unveiling of the new Cong. Felipe J. Abrigo Memorial Statue, paying tribute to the visionary leader whose enduring legacy laid the foundation for the University's establishment. Cong. Abrigo was the first congressional representative of Eastern Samar who founded 13 vocational schools in the province, including the former Eastern Samar National Regional Agricultural School (ESNRAS), which has evolved into what is now ESSU.

Among the honored guests were Eastern Samar Lone District Representative Hon. Christopher Sheen P. Gonzales; CHED Commissioner and ESSU BOR Chairman, Dr. Desiderio R. Apag III; ESSU alumnus and CHEDRO8 Director Dr. Maximo C. Aljibe; BOR Member and DOST RO8 Director Dr. John Glenn D. Ocaña; and BOR Member and DepDev RO8 Director, Hon. Meylene C. Rosales, together with the rest of the members of the ESSU Governing Board.

Also joining the celebration were local chief executives and representatives of the various municipalities hosting ESSU campuses across the province. Also in attendance were representatives of government agencies, the private sector, NGOs, community organizations, partner institutions and host training establishments for student interns, who were all honored with recognition citations.

With gratitude for its rich history and optimism for the future, ESSU proudly moves forward into AY 2026–2027, inspired by the legacy of those who came before and strengthened by the collective support of its stakeholders and partners.

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