Special Bulletin

House Bill Converting Arteche Campus into Regular Campus Approved on Third and Final Reading

Great news! House Bill No. 9772 converting ESSU Arteche Campus into a regular campus, was approved in its third (3rd) and final reading in the 19th Congress yesterday, February 7, 2024.

Cong. Maria Fe R. Abunda, Representative of the Lone District of Eastern Samar, introduced the aforementioned bill in Congress, demonstrating the local government's dedication to enhancing higher education in the province.

The University, through its University President, Dr. Andres C. Pagatpatan, Jr., extends its heartfelt gratitude to Cong. Abunda for her valuable support in promoting accessible higher education in the province, especially in Arteche. The University believes that with the continued support of leaders like Cong. Abunda, ESSU Arteche Campus will continue to grow and thrive, providing quality education to students.

ESSU is optimistic about its imminent introduction in the Senate and its great potential to be enacted as a law. Once the bill will be passed into law, ESSU Arteche campus will have access to increased funding and resources, allowing for the expansion of academic programs and infrastructure development.

Photos Courtesy of Cong. Maria Fe Abunda's Official Facebook Page

Congress Receives House Bill to Establish ESSU College of Medicine

The Office of the Minority Leader, Cong. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan, announced today, February 6, 2024, that House Bill No. 9872 has been officially submitted in Congress for the establishment of the College of Medicine at Eastern Samar State University.

The bill aims to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in the region and improve access to quality medical education. The proposed College of Medicine will not only provide opportunities for aspiring doctors but also enhance the overall healthcare system in Eastern Samar. With the support of government officials and various stakeholders, it is hoped that this bill will be passed and bring significant development to the region's healthcare sector. This will not only encourage more doctors to practice in the region but also attract medical students from other areas, further enriching the healthcare workforce.

As stated in the Explanatory Note released on the official Facebook page of Cong. Libanan, "the proposed initiative aims to alleviate the existing healthcare challenges and contribute to an improved doctor-to-population ratio, ultimately enhancing the overall well-being of the community."

It is worth noting that on February 3, 2024, Dr. Andres C. Pagatpatan, Jr., the University President, and Dr. Vicente Agda, Jr., the Vice President for Academic Affairs, endorsed the College of Medicine proposal to Cong. Libanan.

The University, through Dr. Pagatpatan, expresses its profound appreciation and gratitude to Cong. Libanan for signifying his full support for the proposed College of Medicine. Within a mere three (3) days, the bill had been submitted to Congress.

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