CORTES, Bohol — Bohol International Learning College (BILC) has officially named one of its academic facilities the Dr. Proceso L. Orcullo Research Room, paying tribute to the longtime educator whose decades of service at Ateneo de Davao University and later contributions in Bohol reflected an unwavering dedication to academic excellence and community service.
Naming Ceremony Held During Wake
The naming ceremony took place during Dr. Orcullo’s wake in Tagbilaran City, drawing faculty members, administrators, students, and guests who gathered to honor his profound impact on the institution and the broader academic community.
A Life of Service and Scholarship
Dr. Orcullo studied at the University of the Philippines Diliman and Ateneo de Davao University, where he later taught until his retirement. He shaped generations of students in the Jesuit tradition, embodying the Ignatian value of being persons for others. He carried this commitment into his final years of service at BILC in Bohol.
Strengthening Social Work Education
Among Dr. Orcullo’s most notable achievements was strengthening the Bachelor of Science in Social Work program. Through his leadership, BILC became the only higher education institution in Tagbilaran City offering the BS Social Work degree. The program has since produced competent graduates, including a Social Work Licensure Examination placer, highlighting the quality of education at the college.
BILC President Ryvil Uy remarked that the naming of the research room reflects the institution’s deep appreciation for Dr. Orcullo’s contributions to its academic reputation and mission of forming competent, socially responsible professionals.
A Lasting Legacy
The Dr. Proceso L. Orcullo Research Room is expected to serve as a center for scholarly inquiry, research, and academic collaboration, carrying forward the values of excellence and lifelong learning that Dr. Orcullo championed throughout his career. The recognition stands as a lasting tribute to his enduring influence on BILC and the broader academic community in Bohol — a legacy shaped in Davao through years at Ateneo de Davao University and carried forward in service to others.
