President's Corner

August 2011 - Update on the new library building

October 2010, Fr. Pascual Chavez together with Fr. Andrew Bregolin, came for a short visit for the Provincial day of the North Philippines Province and spent time with the Rectors and blessed the Library Building which was functional but still lacking other equipments. It was decided that the building be named after Pope Benedict XVI, after DBCS organized a Seminar regarding the Theology of Cardinal Ratzinger.

August 31, 2011, Finally, the Library is almost complete. The Papal nuncio His Grace, Giuseppe Pinto DD arrived ahead of time. The ambassador to the Vatican Mercy Tuazon came just before the ceremonies started. Others who graced the occasion were the former ambassadors to the Vatican, Papal Awardees and friends of Don Bosco Center of Studies. Bishop Chito Tagle, as well as Fr. Arevalo, former members of the ITC were present. The Gustilo Family led by the matriarch Mrs. Otilia Gustilo saw to it the elevator for the new building and the school building would be in place. Fr. Eligio Cruz, provincial of the Salesian North Province led the other provincials from Vietnam, East Timor, and Myanmar and Indonesia.

Blessing started punctually at 5:00 pm and by 5:30 pm the whole event was finished. Dinner followed immediately with a short audio visual presentation about Don Bosco Center of Studies, prepared by the Social Communications office of the North Province, headed by Fr. Noel Osial SDB. Congratulations to Fr. Francis, the moving spirit behind this dedication.