The University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT) officially opened its Advocacy Fair 2026 today, August 10, at the Bishop Constant Jurgens (BCJ) Campus Basketball Court. The activity gathered students, faculty, administrators, and staff representatives for a week-long celebration of culture, service, and student advocacy.
Carrying the theme “Biyaheng Luwisyano: Lakbay ng Adbokasiya Tungo sa Pagkakaisa at Paglilingkod,” this year’s Advocacy Fair invites the Louisian community to embark on a journey across the Philippines through the different booths prepared by departmental councils and student organizations.
The opening activity featured the blessing of the advocacy booths under the co-curricular organizations of the School of Accountancy, Business, and Hospitality (SABH) and the School of Education, Criminology, Arts, and Psychology (SECAP). The blessing was led by Rev. Fr. John Mark D. Barroga, CICM, Vice President for Mission and Identity/ University Chaplain, formally setting the fair in motion.
Inspired by the concept of travel, the participating organizations adopted different Philippine provinces through random picking and transformed their assigned spaces into representations of local culture and identity. Each booth is designed to feature the history, traditions, landmarks, and stories of its chosen province while highlighting the organization’s own advocacy, programs, and contributions to the university community.
The Advocacy Fair 2026 runs from August 10 to 14, with activities taking place across the university. A separate Advocacy Fair will be held on August 11 at the Main Campus, bringing the same celebration of culture and advocacy to another part of the Louisian community.
The Advocacy Fair 2026 supports SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by providing experiential learning opportunities that promote cultural appreciation, raise awareness, and preserve Philippine heritage. It also advances SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by encouraging student participation, inclusive engagement, collaboration, and collective action toward shared advocacies.
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