By Karren Jay G. Asgar

Newly elected officers of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ College of Agriculture – Agriculture Retirees Urban Gardening Association (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ ARUGA), along with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy and members of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡AAI Board of Trustees, took a photo opportunity during the induction ceremony held on May 16, 2025, at the Alumni Conference Room.
On May 16, 2025, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Alumni Association, Inc. (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡AAI) held the induction of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ College of Agriculture – Agriculture Retirees Urban Gardening Association (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡CA-ARUGA) at the Alumni Conference Room.
The event gathered prominent individuals who now make up the core members of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ ARUGA—an organization focused on promoting sustainable urban gardening practices while strengthening camaraderie among its members.
The highlight of the event was the induction of the newly elected officers, administered by ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy. Members of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Alumni Association, Inc. (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡AAI) Board of Trustees were also in attendance to show their support for the organization.
The formation and induction of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ ARUGA signals a continued commitment among ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ alumni to champion sustainable living, environmental stewardship, and lifelong learning—values that have long been part of the university’s mission.
During the oath of newly elected officers of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ College of Agriculture – Agriculture Retirees Urban Gardening Association (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ ARUGA), administered by ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy.
Below is the new set of officers of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Agriculture Retirees Urban Gardening Association (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ ARUGA):
| POSITION | NAME |
| PRESIDENT: | MR. ALEXIS ARSENAL |
| VICE PRESIDENT: | MR. SERGIO BALOFIÑOS, JR. |
| SECRETARY: | MS. ANGEL SUPETRAN, JR. |
| TREASURER: | MR. DANIEL DORILLO |
| ASSISTANT TREASURER: | MS. LIZA CALMORIN |
| AUDITOR: | ATTY. PETER CAÑOSO |
| BUSINESS MANAGER: | MR. JOSE UMADHAY |
| ADMIN STAFF: | MRS. DELMA UMADHAY |
| BOARD OF DIRECTOR: | MR. LARRY NACIONALES |
| CONSULTANTS: | MS. LANES GUILLERMO
DR. ARIES ROMALLOSA MR. LUCIO LARAÑO |
