St. Paul University (SPU) Dumaguete was honored with a Plaque of Appreciation by the Department of Education (DepEd) Region VII during the Stakeholder's Convergence at Waterworld Hotel, Mandaue City. This award recognizes SPUD’s invaluable support for the Bayawan City Division’s educational programs, projects and activities.

Dr. Salustiano Jimenez, Regional Director of DepEd Region VII; Mr. Lucio Jesus Abalos, Director IV of the Office of the Secretary; Dr. Dexter Galban, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Undersecretary Operations; and Dr. Anelito Bongcawil, Schools Division Superintendent of Bayawan City, presented the plaque to Sr. Mila Grace Silab, SPC, President of St. Paul University Dumaguete. She was joined by Sr. Maria Althea Alfonso, SPC, Basic Education Principal, and Mr. Erven Noay, MACDDS, MAEd, External Affairs Head.

This recognition highlights SPUD’s commitment to fostering educational excellence and supporting student development, as it continues to work closely with DepEd and community partners.

For more information on St. Paul University Dumaguete, please visit SPUD's official website at www.spud.edu.ph.