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1. How well do you know and how long have you known Fr. Jessie Hechanova?
I’ve known him for already 30-35 years, and that has 28 years in priestly life. I do not know him all that well, I’ve only had five (5) years of being close with him. Although, it is easy to become close with him because he is simple, down-to-earth, and approachable.
2. Aside from being president of SLU, who is Rev. Fr. Hechanova to you?
I see him as an elder brother. He can be considered as “kuya ” or older brother of other priests. He always gives advice.
3. What about him do you admire the most?
I admire his humility. Having been in different positions, he is not arrogant. The way he dresses is very professional.
4. What achievements of his do you think have the greatest impact on the society?
His administration. When he was leading St. Mary’s in Bayombong, he upgraded the academic level and was able to make connections with other universities in the world. Also, he has this holistic approach in professionalizing faculty and staff.
5. What values of his are most important to be emulated by the youth?
His sense of humility. He has simple ways and he is comfortable to be with. Also, to have connectivity with those around you. There is “bonding and communion”. In relationship with getting into success, this is the corporate spirit in the community.
What is your philosophy on leadership and how do you think Fr. Jessie’s leadership gives justice to it?
Make people happy so that they can be effective. If one person is happy, he can be effective. Fr. Jessie, he is result-oriented. He is very serious in terms of academics and studies and work, along with amenities and benefits. He is a local leader and goes beyond the locality, and makes brotherhoods with other universities.
6. How has your life been touched by Fr. Jessie?
Touched in a way that I am animated to work with him, and I admire his administration. It’s also nice to be able to share the same mission. For example, the outreach program of the university. It cares for, heals, gives therapy and assessments to children, and it just enhances the whole mission of the university by giving this to children with special needs. The halfway Home for boys are for trauma victims to help them get back to the mainstream, and the Sunflower center can kill or eradicate the stigma.
I’ve known him for already 30-35 years, and that has 28 years in priestly life. I do not know him all that well, I’ve only had five (5) years of being close with him. Although, it is easy to become close with him because he is simple, down-to-earth, and approachable.
2. Aside from being president of SLU, who is Rev. Fr. Hechanova to you?
I see him as an elder brother. He can be considered as “kuya ” or older brother of other priests. He always gives advice.
3. What about him do you admire the most?
I admire his humility. Having been in different positions, he is not arrogant. The way he dresses is very professional.
4. What achievements of his do you think have the greatest impact on the society?
His administration. When he was leading St. Mary’s in Bayombong, he upgraded the academic level and was able to make connections with other universities in the world. Also, he has this holistic approach in professionalizing faculty and staff.
5. What values of his are most important to be emulated by the youth?
His sense of humility. He has simple ways and he is comfortable to be with. Also, to have connectivity with those around you. There is “bonding and communion”. In relationship with getting into success, this is the corporate spirit in the community.
What is your philosophy on leadership and how do you think Fr. Jessie’s leadership gives justice to it?
Make people happy so that they can be effective. If one person is happy, he can be effective. Fr. Jessie, he is result-oriented. He is very serious in terms of academics and studies and work, along with amenities and benefits. He is a local leader and goes beyond the locality, and makes brotherhoods with other universities.
6. How has your life been touched by Fr. Jessie?
Touched in a way that I am animated to work with him, and I admire his administration. It’s also nice to be able to share the same mission. For example, the outreach program of the university. It cares for, heals, gives therapy and assessments to children, and it just enhances the whole mission of the university by giving this to children with special needs. The halfway Home for boys are for trauma victims to help them get back to the mainstream, and the Sunflower center can kill or eradicate the stigma.
Transcribed by Angelene Dela Cruz