Dr. Dennis C. De Paz was formally invested as the fourth Eastern Visayas State University President on Dec 3, 2021 at the Summit Hotel Tacloban City. But before that, during a dedicated day to honor and meet the President, the EVSU Community had a chance to know his humble beginnings as a simple obedient son to being the father of a famous university in Region 8. As the EVSU Community join the reminiscence of the president, some of the important people who joined his journey to triumph shared their experiences and impressions of him.

Mrs. Elizabeth Casiber |Former Kindergarten Teacher 

“Within 10 months of being together with me with his classmates I always aid to my mind that this boy will be somebody someday”

Dr. Remberto A. Batindol |Former College Professor

 “You have achieved a milestone in your career and I know that your dream as president will be full of challenge however I am very much confident that you can hurdle thus challenge with flying colors,”

Dr. Lidia M. Morante | University Colleague 

“I believe in his leadership and I know that he will make it. I know he will go far and he is one person that can actually unite all people. I believe in him. I have so much trust in him. I have so much respect for him,” 

Dr. Felixberto Avestros | University Colleague

 “Success is not a destination. it’s a journey, we are very happy, we are very proud in our heart, in our mind, we will serve your administration and we will journey with you to success of your one university forward and beyond.

Dr. Danilo B. Pulma | University Colleague

“I am very confident and happy in serving the fourth University President. There’s always one thing I would like to do that is to protect the president in everything I do. I have to see to it that I’m doing it right because I want to protect the president not only the office but the presidency itself,”

Dr. Benedicto Militante, Jr.| University Colleague

“All of us could get involved and get the price at the end. I want the family to cooperate and have that research endeavors be part of our lifestyle and culture. Sir President, we are one with you in the ORDEX and our family will be doing our best to make that branding, that winning for after 4 years,”

Regelio D. Basas | Board of Regents 

“Your dedication, enthusiasm and insight are totally inspiring. it’s a success you truly deserve – each achievement you are truly right,”

Engr. Ernesto M. Granada | Department of Science and Technology Region VIII Director

“We look forward to more cooperative and innovative undertakings by and between the Eastern Visayas State University and the Department of Science and Technology. May we continue to work hard in developing strong technologically and professionally competent human resource that would contribute to inclusive economic growth and sustainable development of EVSU,”

Hon. Carissa Neuel Finn Fernandez | FSG President

“On behalf of the student leaders of EVSU, we will support and assists you in your vision for Eastern Visayas State University, we will also actively participate in activities to have your dreams become a reality…. We will be rooting for you in all your future endeavor, embrace the current of change and swim against the wave with courage.”

Dr. Luis M. Sorolla | Search Committee Chair for Presidency

“It is therefore expected that with him in the helm, EVSU will soar to greater heights, fostering academic excellence, and progressive committee services. Likewise, I appeal to all the members of the University community to do their part and help President Dennis De Paz in making EVSU a better instrument of social change and catalyst of social progress,”

Dr. Ma. Christine I. Caintic | Former University Colleague 

“His work ethics are really implicble. Sir De Paz congratulations. EVSU is bound for greater heights under your leadership. I wish you all the best and may God bless you always, your family and entire University,”

Mayor Richard Gomez | Ormoc City Mayor

“Congratulations Dr. De Paz our4th University President. I wish you well, I wish you the best Dr. De Paz, I want you to have a wonderful experience being President of EVSU and more power to you,”

Dr. George M. Colorado | CHED Region VIII Director

“We hope that you’d be able to bring EVSU to a higher ground. I know you will be able to do it… People like you should live longer and we would like to have you as President for a long time or official of the higher education institutions for a long time,”

Police Major Ted Prejula | Childhood Friend 

Amazing gentleman, good son, supportive brother and hardworking student. We’re not surprised of what you have achieved because you’re the kind of person who will give your 101% in everything you do.

Dr. Jacqueline Saño De Paz | Wife of President De Paz

“A wonderful journey with daddy Dennis that he will be somebody someday. I promised to help him make that somebody someday and that God answered my prayers. I will support you all the way,”

Philippe Dominic De Paz | Son of President De Paz

“Congratulations that you have reached your dreams as a President, keep on working hard to reach you dream to become the top school here in the Philippines and internationally, Congratulations Dad!”

Reynelsa “Lailah” Paderes | Daughter of President De Paz

I’m proud of you, we’re very proud of the man that you become, I’m very proud of Ate as a wife to you and for supporting you achieve your goals and dreams. I’m proud of EVSU, as an evsunista, now that we have a new President and everything you can achieve for the University, I believe on that and we all believe in that. 

President Dennis C. de Paz

“I’m happy that I have this kind of family, God really gave me a wonderful family, a very supportive loving wife, a good son and of course, an intelligent adapted daughter. I was able raise a good family and a bigger family like EVSU whose very supportive of my plans and future plans for the University,”

Dr. De Paz has been defined by many words. Some would vouch for his academic expertise and excellence and some would just admire him for the distance he made in his journey. Good or bad, these all lead to the man he is right now. His journey hasn’t ended yet but rather create a new path to bring all the people who supported him since the beginning and meet new allies to accomplish a greater mission – keep the famous university go forward and beyond.

Article by Annisa Yangzon