The University of Nueva Caceres, the First University in Bicol makes another history with the Unveiling Ceremony of the Historical Building Marker from the Supreme Court of the Philippines on Nov. 10, 2022 at UNC Student Pavilion!

The Supreme Court of the Philippines, the highest court of the land led by Honorable Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, conferred UNC with the HISTORY MAKER, the Historical Building Marker for the UNC’s commitment and unique role as the only local testing center in Bicol during the first-ever localized and digitalized Bar Examinations dubbed as #BestBarEver2020_21. This month, UNC opens its gates once more for the BAR Exams.

Best Bar Ever Chairperson, Honorable Senior Associate Justice Marvic Mario Victor F. Leonen expressed his gratitude to UNC during the event hosted at the UNC campus. Supreme Court dignitaries who also graced the historic occasion were Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, Associate Justice Samuel H. Gaerlan, and Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh.

Receiving the Historical Building Marker on behalf of the UNC community were the University President Dr. Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya, Vice President for Administration Engr. Leon Palmiano IV, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Romeo M. Sumayo Jr., and Dean of UNC School of Law Atty. Antonio Rivero.

Present in this event were: Atty. Raul B. Villanueva, Court Administrator; Atty Brian Keith F. Hosaka, Supreme Court PIO Chief; Atty. Laura C.H. Del Rosario, Chief, Program Management Office; and Atty. Lilian Barribal-Co, Assistant Court Administrator.

The roster of special guests included Mr. Renne F. Gumba, PSO Chief-of-Office, representing the City Government on behalf of Mayor Nelson S. Legacion; PCOL NELSON A PACALSO, City Director, Naga City Police Office (NCPO); and UNC’s media partners through Mr. Joel Crescini. The Unveiling Ceremony was hosted by UNC’s Head of Strategic Communications, Ms. Faye T. Natividad.