08/11/2025
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ง ๐๐ก:The Opening Program of the 2025 Alumni Sportsfest and Homecoming officially commenced at 9:00 AM on November 8 at the University of Rizal System (URS) Binangonan Campus Grounds. The event began with an invocation, followed by the National Anthem and the โAwit ng Pamantasanโ through an Audio-Visual Presentation (AVP).
Prof. Alfredo J. Toledo Jr., VP for External Affairs, led the recitation of the Universityโs Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives (VMGO) and Quality Policy. Dr. Joanne S. Concepcion, URSB Campus Director, then delivered a warm welcome message.
The Inspirational Message of University President Dr. Nancy T. Pascual was delivered by her representative, Dr. Ernie D. Tano, Dean of the College of Accountancy. This was followed by the presentation of technical officials and players, led by Mr. Rovel S. Buenaventura, VP for Internal Affairs, and Mr. Raymund E. Vergara, Auditor.
Mr. Raniell M. Cruz, represented by Clifford Gerbie Bacani, headed the symbolic Entrance of the Friendship Torch, Lighting of the Urn, and Oath of Sportsmanship.
The program concluded with the formal declaration of the opening of the 2025 Alumni Sportsfest and Homecoming by Dr. Joanne S. Concepcion, followed by the announcement of the dayโs games by Prof. Sam Cedrick M. Colites, URSBAA President.