A streamer leads guests to the investiture rites.
 

A long procession of faculty members and staff, guests...
 

... and the incoming president and his family winds its way...
 

... to the university auditorium for the investiture rites.
 

Salutations: from student representative, Jerome Dayao...
 

... faculty and staff association representative Cynthia de Leon-de Lara...
 

... and academic representative, College of Nursing Dean Marilyn Bautista.
 

Board of Trustees Chair Dominador Z. Cabasal reads the
appointment of  Atty. Guillermo T. Maglaya as the new university president.
 

Maglaya signs his appointment.
 

Oath-taking before Court of Appeals Justice Remedios Salazar-Fernando.
 

Presentation of the academic collar...
 

... and mace of authority by Commission on Higher Education
Region III Director Felizardo Y. Francisco
 

The new university president is consecrated by Methodist bishops.
 

Pres. Maglaya delivers his inaugural address...
 

... as the Wesleyan community, guests...
 

...and his children and grandchildren intently listen.
 

A blur of colors as Pres. Maglaya and Justice Fernando exit
at the end of the rites.
 

On the way out, Maglaya is congratulated by WU-P faculty and staff and guests.
 

At the reception that followed: Undersecretary Manuel Sabalza and
Justice Fernando, and Pres. and Mrs. Maglaya.
 

Maglaya's eldest son, Francel, offers a toast in  honor of his father.
 

The Maglaya couple open the inaugural dance.
 

Before calling it a night, Maglaya poses with a constant stream of well-wishers.
 

Digital photos by Ramon R. Valmonte
All rights reserved.
July 1, 2005