CENTER FOR BULACAN STUDIES LAUNCHES PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

ESTABLISHED in June, 1998 the Center for Bulacan Studies was founded to be an avenue for research and programs of the Bulacan State University on Bulacan's history and culture.

At its launching last February 4 at the Federizo Hall, the Center for Bulacan Studies is renamed, "Bahay Saliksikan ng Bulakan" to emphasize its nationalist orientation.

Formerly located at the BSU Annex, it now resides at the 3rd floor of the Roxas Hall. Prof. Ray S. Naguit of the Bulacan State University is its new director, assisted by Dr. Jaime B. Veneracion, BSU's Visiting Professor from the University of the Philippines, who serves as the Center's consultant.

The "Bahay Saliksikan ng Bulakan" shall be a research center that effectively cultivates the Bulakenyo's sense of place and nationalism and nurture awareness of their history and pride in their cultural legacy.

Among the projects of the Center is the publication of this newsletter named "Dyaryo Bulakenya." Hopefully, it will be useful in informing the public about the events and activities in the province related to culture and history. Mr. Jaime Villafuerte and eight student volunteers from the College of Education of the Bulacan State University are collaborating in the implementation of the project.