In a night of glam and pomp the mantle of leadership of the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA) Season 95 was transferred to Arellano University by the Season’s 94 host , the University of Perpetual Help System – Dalta. .
The turn-over ceremony was held at the The Bayleaf in Intramuros on April 24, 2019. It was a first time for Arellano University to host the season in its 10-year membership in the oldest college sports league in the Philippines.
The Chairman and CEO of Arellano University , Mr. Francisco P.V. Cayco, received the flag of the NCAA from M. Anthony Tamayo , President of the University of Perpetual Help System- Dalta, symbolizing the start of Arellano University as the host of Season 95.
The Gala Night, a first in the history of the NCAA , started with cocktails at the Skydeck of the The Bayleaf, giving guests the chance to meet while watching the sun set in splendor at Manila Bay, and the gathering dusk covering Intramuros .
A sumptuous dinner followed at 7 pm while being entertained by a band composed of two singers and two musicians.
In the program that followed, a video showcasing the important events in the many decades of NCAA existence was presented . Likewise, Foton Motor Philippines turned over to Chairman and CEO Francisco P.V. Cayco, its donated ambulance to the NCAA.
The more than 100 guests included the members of the Policy Board which is made up of the Presidents and Management Committee representatives of the of the ten university and college members of the league. Also in attendance were the schools’ Athletic Directors. The Vice President for Marketing of Arellano University Mr. Valente V. Cayco is AU’s Athletic Director.
The Gala Night was organized by The Committee made up of AVP Peter Cayco, who is also the representative of the University to the NCAA ManCom , Dean Alex Lavina, Ms. Abegail Cayco of the Marketing Department, Ms. Anna Cayco, Ms. Isabelle Soleil Curato of the Office of Student Affairs, and Ms. Celina Cayco of the Finance Department. Another grand affair is being prepared by The Committee for the 95th Season opening on July 6, 2019 at the Araneta Coliseum.
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