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Members of the De las Alas family officially turned over to 㽶Ƶ۰ State University (CvSU) the video documentary “Project Untold” about the life and legacy of Don Severino de las Alas. 

The turnover ceremony was held at the CvSU Historical and Cultural Museum on October 30, 2024, attended by the De las Alas clan and officials and guests from CvSU and partner institutions.

An educator, public servant, and philanthropist, Don Severino donated a portion of his land to the people of Indang for the establishment of an intermediate school, now known as CvSU.  

Project Untold is a project of Don Severino’s family in cooperation with CvSU; Municipality of Indang, 㽶Ƶ۰; and 㽶Ƶ۰ Studies Center – De La Salle University Dasmariñas (DLSU-D). 

Dr. Celina de las Alas Salazar-Tady welcomed the guests led by Hon. Aidel Paul G. Belamide, 㽶Ƶ۰ 5th District Provincial Board Member; Dr. Hernando D. Robles, immediate past president of CvSU; and Mr. John Xavier B. Nepomuceno, OIC of the CvSU Office of the University President. 

Also present were CvSU officials including Dr. Melbourne R. Talactac, Vice President for Research and Extension; Dr. Almira G. Magcawas, Vice President for Planning and Development;  Assoc. Prof. Julie S. Guevara, Administrator of CvSU Child Development Center; Ms. Adora Joy T. Plete, Chief Administrative Officer; and Ms. Tania Marie P. Melo, Director for Public Affairs and Communications Office.

The family also awarded plaques of appreciation and bouquets to the people behind the documentary, including Dr. Robles; BM Belamide; Mr. Nepomuceno; Dr. Talactac; Dr. Magcawas; Ms. Plete; Ms. Guevara; Dr. Jan Phillip D. Mallari, Director for 㽶Ƶ۰ Studies Center; Mr. Daniel M. Anciano, 㽶Ƶ۰ Studies Center; Ms. Mylene B. Delatado, 㽶Ƶ۰ Studies Center; Prof. Gil D. Ramos, CvSU Social Sciences Department; Asst. Prof. Joether A. Francisco, Chairperson of the CvSU Historical and Cultural Committee; and Cine Luna team Ms. Celine Peñaflorida, Mr. Mikhail Pineda, and Mr. Stephen Tujon.   

The documentary “Echoes of Indang: Don Severino’s Untold Story” is now streaming on the official YouTube page of Don Severino de las Alas: