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Rediscovering identity! The University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT) finally unveiled its new logo, marking a new chapter of growth and milestones in the institution’s journey. The redesigned logo seamlessly blends elements honoring the Louisian identity and a subtle integration of the Tuguegarao identity. It uses modern symbols of innovation and technology, representing USLT’s vision as a center of 21st-century education and its readiness to adapt to the evolving landscape of higher education. The logo incorporates several meaningful elements that embody its values and mission. The sword and shield represent fortitude, while the lily and cross symbolize integrity and faith, respectively. Furthermore, the inclusion of a bulb highlights the importance of technology-driven education in the modern era. The depiction of corn and rice stalks showcases the university’s commitment to contributing to the development of the Cagayan Province and Cagayan Valley Region. The colors blue and white signify the love and life of a dedicated person close to Christ, while yellow symbolizes the golden harvest of Cagayan’s prime products. It also features USLT’s motto, “Wisdom Builds,” and the diamond signifies the university’s 60th founding anniversary. As the university enters this new chapter in its history, it aims to uphold its tradition of providing quality education and contributing to the holistic development of its students.

The 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗲- 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 (CICM-PSN)— consisting of the 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲-𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂, 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲-𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆’𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀— has always been resolute in its commitment to the pursuit of a beautiful mission — one that pursues the formation of the community grounded on the values of justice and peace. The CICM-PSN reiterates this commitment by ensuring that significant, historical milestones remain indelibly etched in the nation’s narrative. This is not only to recognize the people who sacrificed themselves during those events, but to also 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. February 25 or the 𝗘𝗗𝗦𝗔 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is a historical breakthrough for the Philippines. Its essence should 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 be 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱, 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁, and 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱. It is in this profound recognition of this day that, with one heart and one soul, the CICM-PSN declares 𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (Tuesday) as a 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘆 in its schools nationwide; 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱.

Saint Louis University (SLU) hosted the first CICM Philippines School Network (CICM-PSN) Research and Innovation Conference via Zoom on 28 June 2024, setting a significant milestone in the pursuit of sustainable solutions for climate change. With the theme “Sustainable Solutions for Climate Change: A Call to Action by CICM-PSN,” the conference brought together presenters from SLU and participants from esteemed CICM schools namely: Saint Mary’s University, Saint Louis College of San Fernando, La Union, University of Saint Louis, SAINT LOUIS College-Cebu, and SLU, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at addressing one of the most pressing global challenges of our time.

The CICM Philippine Schools Network Governance Assembly continued on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Bulwagang Teodulfo Domingo, USL Main Campus. Building on the discussions and work from the previous day, the members continued to develop and finalize the Cluster Action Plans for the upcoming academic year 2024-2025. The plans were carefully deliberated upon and ultimately received the approval of the governing body. A Eucharistic celebration at the Good Shepherd Chapel, presided over by Rev. Fr. Roderick G. Villamar, CICM, Ph.D., SLC President, commenced the day’s closing ceremony. Following the mass, University President Rev. Fr, Macwayne N. Maniwang, CICM, Ph.D., led the turnover rites of the CICM-PSNGA hosting to the next host school, Saint Louis University. The CICM-PSNGA concluded with a luncheon.

Featuring the theme “Frontiers of Education: Navigating Change through Innovation and Adaptability,” one-hundred twenty (120) delegates from six (6) CICM schools convened at the Bishop Constant Jurgens Campus today for the CICM Philippines Schools Network Governance Assembly (CICM-PSNGA). The network is comprised of the following CICM schools: Maryhill School of Theology, Quezon City; Saint Louis College, City of San Fernando, La Union; Saint Louis College-Cebu, Mandaue City; Saint Louis University, Baguio City; Saint Mary’s University, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya; and University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City. Manifesting a good and beautiful mission, today marks the start of an opportunity for collaboration and discussion among these esteemed institutions.

As one family with one heart and one soul, CICM-PSN delegates gathered for the final day of this year’s general assembly, July 20. With their fruitful encounters and discussions on the previous days, the cluster heads presented their action plans, which aim to improve the operations and services of the CICM schools in their communities. The CICM schools’ presidents also took part in the momentous signing of the CICM-PSN 2023–2028 Strategic Plan, which was conducted at the Fr. Burgos Gymnasium. Before the closing ceremony, Rev. Fr. Ramon R. Caluza, CICM, presided over a Eucharistic celebration at the Transfiguration of Our Lord Chapel, followed by the ceremonial turn-over rite held after the mass. Fr. Caluza, SLC President, passed on the CICM-PSN flag to Rev. Fr. Macwayne F. Maniwang, University of Saint Luis-Tuguegarao President, as they will host the network’s general assembly for the following year. Further, certificates and tokens were awarded to the 104 delegates from the six CICM schools. The event ended with a heartwarming closing remark from Rev. Fr. Roderick G. Villamar, CICM, the VP for Mission and Identity of SLC. The upcoming CICM-PSN GA is set to happen in May 2024.