NU IGE - Nationalian Department

Damian D. Velasquez III, Nationalian Department Coordinator of the College of Education, Arts and Sciences – Institute of General Education at National University, continues to find inspiration in a workplace that feels like home through the dedication, professionalism, and shared passion of the entire university community. 💛💙

📢 For NU Manila Continuing Students

This is for you, Nationalians! 💛💙
If you are a continuing student, you are invited to the GenEd Orientation to guide you in your GE course registration for the next academic year.

📅 May 06, 2026 (Wednesday)
⏰ 01:30 PM – 03:00 PM
💻 MS Teams Live

📌 Scan the QR code in the poster to join.

📢 For NU Manila Continuing Students

This is for you, Nationalians! 💛💙
If you are a continuing student, you are invited to the GenEd Orientation to guide you in your GE course registration for the next academic year.

📅 May 06, 2026 (Wednesday)
⏰ 01:30 PM – 03:00 PM
💻 MS Teams Live https://tinyurl.com/3wfz5ezx

📌 Scan the QR code in the poster to join.

See you there!

Today we remember the legacy of the man known as the "Poor Boy from Lubao", Diosdado Macapagal.

From his humble beginnings in Lubao, Pampanga to his election as 9th Philippine President, he embodied all 5 NU Core Values. His administration will be remembered as someone whose heart is for the masses just like our Founder.

ADVISORY:

Please be informed of the updated class and office schedules for April and May. This adjustment is in line with the CHED advisory on the implementation of flexible learning during the National Energy Emergency (MOC No. 117, s. 2026).

In addition, the NU Manila Treasury, Admissions, and Registrar offices will be open daily for onsite transactions starting April 27 in preparation for enrollment.

Please be guided accordingly.

A Legacy of Valor: The Eternal Nationalian Spirit

In the halls of National University, we often speak of an "Education that Works." On April 9, 1942, that education transcended the classroom and became a shield for a nation in its darkest hour.

Today, we stand in silent tribute to five of our own—Nationalians who traded their books for bayonets and their graduation robes for the uniform of the brave. As they endured the grueling miles of the Bataan Death March, they carried with them the grit, resilience, and unwavering integrity that define our blue and gold.

We honor the names and the ultimate sacrifice of:

T/Sgt. Alfredo O. Pagatpat 🎖️
S/Sgt. Valentin Belga 🎖️
T/Sgt. Joseph A. Lynn 🎖️
S/Sgt. Alfredo A. Arroco 🎖️
S/Sgt. Conrado R. Ramos 🎖️

Their journey did not end in Bataan; it continues through you. Every time you pursue excellence, every time you stand up for what is right, and every time you serve your community with honor, you breathe life into their legacy.

Patriotism is not just a chapter in a history book—it is a living, breathing commitment to a cause greater than oneself. Let the courage of these heroes be the fire that fuels your ambition. They fought so that you could learn; they fell so that you could rise.

"May we walk our paths with the same steadfast courage they showed on theirs. Once a Nationalian, always a hero for the nation."

Laban, Nationalians!

Faculty members under the Nationalian Department watched the 2026 trailer Sisa at SM San Lazaro. Representing the department are Mr. Damian Velasquez III (coordinator), Ms. Mary Louise San Pedro, and Dr. Leah Suntoy.

In anticipation of the transport strike on March 26, all classes at NU Manila will shift to Remote Synchronous Learning (RSL). Students are advised to coordinate with their respective professors for class guidelines and updates.

Please be advised that offices will be closed for onsite transactions, except for the Treasury, Admissions, and Registrar Offices.