UST-Legazpi receives alumni donations for the Library and Bikol Studies Center


UST-Legazpi receives alumni donations for the Library and Bikol Studies Center

Mr. Marcial “Lito” E. Tuanqui, Jr., an alumnus of the University (HS-1962, MBA-1987), donated the following items as a contribution to the Library and Bikol Studies Center collections:

Book: Old Family Trees of Albay Province
Glass Frames of leading Albayano personalities:
-Albay Governors (1898-present)
-Albay Congressmen (1931-present)
-Albay Senators (1935-present)
-Albay Con Con Delegates (1971-1973)
-Bishops of the Diocese of Legazpi (1951-present)
-Albay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (1904-present)
-Albay Justices (1935-present)
-Albay Bar Topnotchers (1912-2019)

In his letter to the Rector regarding the donation, Mr. Tuanqui mentioned his Albay Heritage Project and that his donations are in line with his advocacy on awareness of local history. Furthermore, he hopes to inspire students to be achievers.

On behalf of the university, the items were received on October 21, 2020 by Mrs. Elisa L. Espadero, LPT, the Director of Media, Alumni, and Public Affairs, and Ms. Honiecel L. Imperial, Alumni and Placement Assistant.

UST-Legazpi is grateful for such generosity and looks forward to reconnecting with more of its alumni.

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