West Negros University will receive P5 million from the government for its research proposal on potato production in Negros Island, University president Suzette Lilian Agustin announced at the groundbreaking ceremony of its East Wing Building yesterday.

Agustin said she was informed by National Security Council Sec. Norberto Gonzalez about the approval of the proposal and the budget is ready for WNU to pick up anytime.

The financial blessing and the groundbreaking rites for the East Wing Building define the character of every Wesnecan…dreaming big and fulfilling these dreams, Agustin said.

With the construction of the new building to start soon, she said WNU is fulfilling its vision of providing opportunities for the youth, of learning and growth, of producing highly-competitive Hospitality Management and culinary arts graduates.

“It is about filling the gap and looking forward to the future together with enthusiasm,” Agustin said.

The East Wing Building is designed to provide HM students with state-of-the-art facilities conducive for learning, WNU Vice President for Administration Elmer Bolivar said.

With a floor area of approximately 1,612 sq.m., the East Wing Building is a realization of WNU’s vision of molding its students for global competitiveness by giving them access to facilities of international standard, College of Business and Management Dean Julia Moncada said.

Air-conditioned classrooms and function rooms that can accommodate 500 persons will be among the amenities of the new building.

Moncada said WNU hopes to acquire for its students “only the best” facilities to make them at par with global competitors,

The new building is a flagship project WNU is showcasing this year, she added.*NAB

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