Eastern Visayas State University proudly participated in “Padayon Pagbukwat han Aton mga Kaagi: An International Lecture Series on World War II Leyte,” held from October 17–18, 2025 at the Leyte-Samar Heritage Center, University of the Philippines Tacloban College.
Over 20 EVSUnistas, including faculty members and students, are taking part in the two-day event organized by the Leyte-Samar Heritage Society, Inc., in partnership with the Republic of South Africa Embassy in the Philippines, the Hunters-ROTC Historical Society, Inc., the University of the Philippines Tacloban, the Province of Leyte, the Department of Tourism–Eastern Visayas Office, the Office of the Third District of Leyte Representative Anna Veloso Tuazon, the Constantino Foundation, and Espazio Arts + History.
Held in commemoration of the 81st Anniversary of the Leyte Landing, the lecture series gathers scholars and historians to revisit stories of heroism, victory, and nationalism that have shaped the region’s history and identity.
The event features keynote lectures from distinguished academicians and historians, including Prof. Bernard Leo M. Karganilla, Associate Professor and Corporate Secretary of the University of the Philippines Manila; and Anna Karmina B. Constantino-Torres, journalist; along with presentations from members of the Samar-Leyte Heritage community.
Through taking part in gatherings such as these, EVSU continues to instill a culture of historical awareness and scholarly engagement among its learners and educators.
via JS Beleña | UMDC
This article is aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 04: Quality Education; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
