The Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST) formally concluded its ๐ต๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐ 2025 celebration on November 27 at the College Library, gathering students, faculty, and administrators to honor the value of reading and intellectual growth. With this yearโs theme, โ๐ป๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ท๐๐-๐๐๐ (๐น๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐),โ the event emphasized the institutionโs continued commitment to fostering a reading culture as an essential foundation for an empowered academic community. The program opened with ceremonial hymns and a creative intermission performance by selected BSED English students, setting an enthusiastic tone for the culmination rites.
College Librarian Mrs. Ivy A. Ortega delivered the opening remarks, underscoring the vital role of libraries as gateways to knowledge and critical thinking. English majors facilitated the flow of the event, presenting the criteria and mechanics for the various contests that showcased student and faculty talents. A highlight of the program was the awarding of winners in several categories, including the Poster Making Contest, Mr. & Ms. Vision, Top Visitor, Net-Savvy, and Bookworm of the Year. These recognitions celebrated creativity, consistent library engagement, and responsible digital literacyโqualities that collectively reinforce SPAMASTโs mission of nurturing academic excellence.
In her message, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Marlyn B. Llameg, represented by the Director for Curriculum andย Instruction, Dr. Fe Canoy, commended the participants for their dedication to learning and encouraged the community to sustain their passion for reading beyond the celebration. She emphasized that literacy remains a powerful tool in shaping informed, resilient, and future-ready individuals. The eventโs advocacy strongly aligns with the United Nationsโ 17 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), as it promotes inclusive access to learning, supports innovation through literacy and creativity, and uplifts diverse learners by strengthening equitable educational opportunities.
