MANDALUYONG CITY – The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services (OVPSAS), under the leadership of Dr. Rodrigo DP. Tomas, concluded its four-day Freshmen Orientation for S.Y. 2026-2027 on September 18 at the SNAGAH Ground Floor of Rizal Technological University (RTU).

Held from September 15 to 18, the orientation formally inducted incoming students into the university community, beginning with welcoming remarks and an inspirational message affirming RTU’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and service.

Thirteen student services offices then presented their mandates, services, and procedures to familiarize first-year students with the institutional support systems available to them:

• Safety, Security, and Disaster Risk Reduction Management Unit (SSDRRMU), Instr. Jayson P. Denaga
• Gender Studies and Development Office (GSDO), Instr. Shereen Yanna B. Cadileña
• International Affairs and Linkages Office (IALO), Assoc. Prof. Donato Z. Estocada
• Admissions Office (AO), Assoc. Prof. Dynehgre C. Villavicencio
• Counseling and Assessment Wellness Office (CAWO), Assoc. Prof. Emmanuelle A. Santiago
• University Clinic (UC), Dr. Emily C. Miguel
• University Registrar’s Office (URO), Instr. Ma. Del Carmen G. Labong
• Scholarship and Financial Assistance Office (SFAO), Asst. Prof. Rhoda M. Malabanan
• University Library and Technology Resource Office (ULTRO), Col. Lib. Bobby D. Cauilan
• Student Affairs Office (SAO), Instr. Mariel A. Dela Trinidad
• Sports Development Office (SDO), Assoc. Prof. Arden Mark M. Santos
• Cultural Affairs Office (CAO), Asst. Prof. Evelyn N. Dagami
• Alumni Relations and Career Advancement Office (ARCAO), Instr. Michael Ivan P. Mendiola

An open forum followed, providing students a venue for direct dialogue with the offices concerned and reflecting the university’s culture of accessible and responsive student services.