SU TEVEC's new headquarters at Roble Hall officially inaugurated

Silliman University (SU) held a blessing ceremony for the new office of the SU Technical, Educational, Vocational, and Entrepreneurial Center (TEVEC) at Roble Hall on September 4, 2025.

The event was attended by Dr. Betty Cernol McCann, SU president; Mrs. Grace A. Ty, Trustee-in-Residence; Rev. Jonathan R. Pia, SU Church senior pastor; Dr. Warlito S. Caturay Jr., Media and Public Affairs chief; Dr. Mae Brigitt Bernadel L. Villordon, assistant to the President for Institutional Affairs; Dr. Chuchi S. Montenegro, Information and Communications Technology Division chief and former TEVEC head; Dr. Ralton D. Bancairen, Office of Registration and Records Management chief; Engr. Debonaire T. Mamhot, Facilities Management and Administrative Services chief; members of the Deans Conference with some of their faculty members; and the SU Pastoral Team.

Also present were private and government partners, including ICT Association President Dr. Suzanne Lu-Bascara, Department of Labor and Employment Provincial Director Ms. Joselita Remedios S. Bayalas, SUMCFI President Ms. Fredita R. Tan, Department of Trade and Industry Representative Ms. Bing Aguilar, Public Employment Service Office Manager for Dumaguete City Ms. Soccorro P. Mira, Visayas TVET Association President Dr. Ariel D. Ronato, and TESDA representatives Ms. Angie Canoy, Mr. Kenneth John Balinquig, and Ms. Pamela Guevarra.

Established in September 2013 and in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), SU TEVEC offers specialized certificate programs that provide young and adult learners with opportunities to acquire skills, knowledge, and values for employability and lifelong learning.

In January 2022, it was rebranded to SU TEVEC to reflect its integration into Silliman University, broadening its scope to nine programs across different fields. The following year, Blanchie Utzurrum was installed as head of the center.

Today, SU TEVEC offers more than ten programs and serves as an accredited testing center for 10 TESDA programs, strengthening its role in meeting the skills development needs of both local and national communities.

The blessing was hosted by Moses Joshua B. Atega, International Students Office adviser.