THE POLYTECHNIC University of the Philippines commemorated its 199th founding anniversary by conducting the Balik Sinta event on Monday, October 2.

The occasion also served to welcome the start of Academic Year 2023-2024.

PUP President Manuel Muhi said that school staff, teachers and students share the primary goal of the university to serve the country.

“Ang misyon ng ating sintang paaralan na magsilbing tanglaw ng bayan ay magpapatuloy na taga-pamandila ng kaalaman at pundasyon ng ating institusyon,” Muhi said.

Balik Sinta was spearheaded by the Sentral na Konseho ng Mag-aaral with the collaboration of various student organizations. The students prepared several booths and special performances.

Student activists used the event to reiterate their call for quality education.