Dr. Higino A. Ables, Jr., the Former University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs from 1979 to 1985, donated a diverse collection of reading materials to Sorsogon State University (SorSU) University Library, represented by Ms. Laura P. Brioso (School Librarian I).
The donation included a variety of books aimed at supplementing the learning resources available to University Library clientele, to wit:
(1) Klima 101: A Climate Change Guidebook for Philippine Journalists
(1) UPLB Student Handbook 2017 Edition
(1) Gardening in Retirement
(1) Pandemia: Covid-19 and Other Health Science Stories
(9) Jokes Only: A Book on Duterteisms
(2) The PR Guru
(2) Pace Turning 50: A History of the Philippine Association of Communication
(2) AMIC@50: A History of the Asian Media Information and Communication Centre
(5) Remember People Power
Dr. Ables, Jr. has also held positions as the Deputy Director for Administration at the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and Interim Training Director at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).
A proud Sorsoganon, Dr. Ables, Jr. currently serves as a consultant for SorSU, providing technical review and advisory services on the research programs and endeavors of the institution. He also assists in crafting SorSU’s policy on innovation and research, ensuring adherence to international standards.
The SorSU community extends its profound appreciation to Dr. Higino A. Ables, Jr. for his generous donation of reading materials. His contribution and support for University Library services further cultivate a conducive learning environment for SorSUeno students, faculty, personnel, researchers, and other stakeholders in their academic and research pursuits. (SorSU PIO)
