Lawyer Victoriano Belarmino Tirol, Jr., executive vice president and chief operations officer of the University of Bohol, has formally assumed office as the new president of this institution vice his elder brother Atty. David B. Tirol.
As a lawyer and educator by profession, Atty. Tirol Jr. served for many years as schools division superintendent and regional director of the Department of Education until his retirement. During his incumbency as National President of the Philippine Public School Teacher, Employees Association (PPSTEA) Tirol, Jr. initiated the Magna Carta for Public Schools.
In July 2009, Tirol was awarded as one of The Outstanding Boholanos around the World (TOBAW 2009) in the field of education. In his desire to open more avenues for educational advancement, he founded Cristal e College in Panglao, Information Computer Institute Bohol and Galeria (a computer school) in Quezon City.
Atty. Tirol Jr. is the son of Atty. Victoriano D. Tirol Sr., first president of the first university in the province - University of Bohol (formerly Rafael Palma College).(L.A.Boncales)
