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Facade of Dr. Henry O. Chusuey International Center, University of San Agustin, Jalandoni St., Iloilo City.

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Shaping the Augustinian commune with Dr. Henry O. Chusuey International Center

Monday, March 9, 2020

THE University of San Agustin held the inauguration and blessing of Dr. Henry O. Chusuey International Center on Saturday, March 7, 2020. The event was graced by the benefactor of the building, Dr. Henry O. Chusuey, his family and friends.

Chusuey is an internationally-acclaimed hotelier in the country being the chairman of the Hennan Group of Resorts in Boracay, Bohol and Palawan.

Dr. Henry O. Chusuey (2nd from left) with wife Annalisa together with Fr. Frederick C. Comendador, OSA, President, University of San Agustin (rightmost) and Fr. Alejandro Moral Anton, OSA, Prior General, Order of St. Augustine lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony

“I want to do all I can to contribute to the improvement of our educational facilities. This is how confident I am with the belief that the Filipino can make it in any industry as long as they are educated and trained the right way,” shared Dr. Chusuey during his speech.

He also expressed his joy in seeing the realization of his dream to help provide the Filipino and Augustinian youth the best learning environment in the pursuit of their career goals.

The Augustinian youth are all-smiles during the event

“This center is a testament of my commitment to the belief that the best way to help our young people, particularly those coming from the underprivileged families, is to provide for their education,” he added.

The hotel lobby gives off a homey ambiance with its soft lights and hues

Food Laboratory. It’s a hands-on for food preparation! Students can look forward to a meaningful culinary experience.

Chusuey’s donation gave the seed money for the construction of the University of San Agustin of the international center where he earned the naming right to.

The blessing rite was led by the Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine, Fr. Alejandro Moral Anton, OSA alongside with other English-speaking prior provincials in the world for their assembly, as well as Mr. Ramon Cua Locsin, Member of the Board of Trustees for the University, and Augustinian friars from the different communities in the country, as well as the management council of the University and the benefactor’s family and friends.

Hotel Sta. Monica’s bedrooms exude comfort and style

USA’s benefactor emphasized that this building is named as an international center with an emphasis on the word international because he desires to help his Alma Mater to meet global standards. That through this modern facility, his fellow Augustinian graduates will be competitive in the international arena and that they will stand out because they have been given the best training with strengths, competence, and character of virtue and science.

Breathtaking view right from the sixth floor

He further hoped that this building will be used optimally for its intended noble purpose. He also mentioned that he has great trust in the responsible stewardship of the university administrators to ensure that this facility will be taken care of so that it will benefit not only this generation, but many more generations in the future.