The Bicol University on November 13, 2008 in cooperation with the Office of the national Security Adviser sponsored the meeting of the University stakeholders with the Hon. Norberto Gonzales, National Security Adviser of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The NSA had been visiting state universities and colleges in order to promote dialogue and understanding. This meeting provided Bicol University the opportunity to present its programs and activities to one of the closest adviser of the President of the Philippines. The whole event was sponsored by the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy and the Research and Statistics Center of Bicol University.
From Left: Fay M. Lauraya, the president of Bicol University, Norberto Gonzales, the National Security Adviser, Milo S. Ibrado, Jr. the Senior Deputy General and Helen M. Llenaresas, the Univeristy's Vice-President for Academic Affairs.
Norberto Gonzales, speaking to the Stakeholders of the Bicol University community
The National Security Adviser emphasized the need to promote a "first world thinking" among the Filipinos in order to achieve the development goals set forth by the government. The secretary was able to deliver his message clearly. The open forum resulted in a lively interaction between the Secretary and the audience. Present during the symposium were deans, department heads, professors and students. The secretary provided a witty and yet a positive analysis of the reasons underlying the underdevelopment of the country and offers a solution which he termed "First World Thinking".
