Sultan Kudarat State University conferred an honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Institutional Development and Management on First Lady Louise C. Araneta-Marcos last April 27, 2023, at SKSU Gymnasium, ACCESS Campus, EJC Montilla Tacurong City for her valuable contribution to the country and to the SKSU community.
The honorary degree is conferred upon individuals for outstanding achievements in their field and exemplary service to their fellowmen.
The honoree is a lawyer and a professor, an advocate of education, culture, arts, and tradition. Moreover, she is always a staunch supporter of education.
She believes that everyone has the potential to become a top-notch lawyer if provided with the necessary guidance and support. She is likewise an active adherent of the preservation of Filipino culture through continuous documentation and research, and a patron of the Arts.
The First Lady is one of the Board of Trustees of the Asian Cultural Council whose advocacy is to advance international dialogue, understanding, and respect through cultural exchange activities in Asia and the United States to create a more harmonious and peaceful world.
She was also awarded as the first adopted daughter of Sultan Kudarat State University.
The event was attended by the University Board of Regents Headed by The University President Dr. Samson L. Molao and Sultan Kudarat Provincial Government headed by Governor Datu Pax Ali S. Mangudadatu and Governor of Province Maguindanao Del Sur, Bai Mariam S. Mangudadatu, CHED Regional XII Director Dr. Nelia A. Alibin and DILG Secretary Benjamin “Benjur” Abalos.
