02/06/2026
DR. ROWENA V. BAÑES FORMALLY INSTALLED AS BAGO CITY COLLEGE PRESIDENT
A new chapter in the history of Bago City College (BCC) unfolded as Dr. Rowena V. Bañes was formally invested and installed as the institution’s new College Administrator/President during a solemn ceremony on June 1.
The investiture and installation ceremony marked a significant milestone for BCC as it welcomed a respected educator, psychologist, counselor, and academic leader to steer the institution toward greater heights of excellence and innovation.
Mayora Mayette Javellana, together with members of the Board of Trustees and local government officials, led the rites that formally conferred upon Dr. Bañes the authority and responsibility of leading the city-run higher education institution. The ceremony symbolized the trust and confidence bestowed upon her to guide BCC in fulfilling its mission of providing accessible and quality education to the youth of Bago City.
In her inaugural address, Dr. Bañes expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the institution and its students. She emphasized the importance of transformational leadership, academic excellence, and collaborative partnerships in shaping a future-ready Bago City College.
Known for her extensive experience in higher education, guidance and counseling, and psychology, Dr. Bañes brings with her decades of service in academia and a strong advocacy for student development, mental wellness, and values-centered education. Her appointment is expected to strengthen BCC’s efforts in expanding academic opportunities and enhancing institutional growth.
The investiture gathered representatives from educational institutions, government agencies, faculty members, staff, students, alumni, community partners and families and friends of Dr. Bañes all united in celebrating a new era of leadership for her and the college.
As Dr. Bañes assumes the presidency, the Bago City College community looks forward to a future guided by her vision, experience, and dedication to educational advancement, one that will continue to inspire generations of learners and uphold the institution’s legacy of service and excellence.
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