Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC), located in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, recently welcomed its oldest enrollee in school history—71-year-old Romeo Aguirre. On June 16, 2025, Aguirre officially enrolled in the Bachelor of Secondary Education program, majoring in English, under NBSC’s Institute of Teacher Education. Aguirre is a retired military officer who held the rank of 2nd Lieutenant under the 52nd Engineering Brigade which is based in Manolo Fortich. He retired from active service in 2006. His return to the classroom is a testament to lifelong learning and the pursuit of purpose beyond retirement. Info and photos by Northern Bukidnon State College.

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https://nbsc.edu.ph/nbsc-welcomes-71-year-old-enrollee-a-living-testament-that-learning-knows-no-age


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