PROF. BERNARDO C. JIMENEZ

Prof. Bernardo C. Jimenez

Sports Enthusiast and Expert

Prof. Bernardo C. Jimenez has dedicated more than 30 years of his life as Sports Council Director of the municipality under the wings of different organizations. 

His significant contributions and service milestones were evident in his philosophy, ‘gratis et amore,’ or giving thanks by giving back. 

As an avid sports enthusiast and expert, he became an inspiration and encouragement to many young people. 

- He served as a Manager of Intramurals at Bayambang National High School, Coordinator of Provincial Athletic Meets, Municipal Sports Development Council Coordinator under different administrations, PSU-BC College Sports Director, and Executive Director of the Municipal Physical Fitness and Sports Development Council since 2016 up to 2024, among others. 

- As the Secretary of the Knights of Columbus in 1968, he focused on the conduct of sports programs for the youth. 

- He received a scholarship in Physical Education at the University of Philippines in 1967 to 1968, ROTC Advanced Course at Central Luzon State University in 1960, among others, attesting to his professional excellence. 

(To an undetermined number of batches of PSU-Bayambang alumni, Sir Jimenez taught CAT or Citizen's Army Training, CMT or Citizen's Military Training, or its equivalent term in successive years. - Resty S. Odon)

It is noteworthy that during his retirement at the compulsory age of 65, having served the government for 45 years, Mr. Jimenez left for the United States as an immigrant. He lived there for five years, receiving all benefits given by 'Uncle Sam.' He could have applied for U.S. citizenship in order to avail himself fully of benefits enjoyed by a US citizen, but being a patriotic Filipino, Mr. Jimenez chose to return home for good while still strong to serve his country, particularly his beloved hometown, Bayambang. 

He continued to serve and pursue his advocacy for sports with more enthusiasm and vigor despite his being already 82 years old. 

Truly, Prof. Bernardo C. Jimenez is an exemplar of the adage, “Service to humanity is the best work of life.” 

(Contributed write-up)