04/08/2026
๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐
"Lagi na lang kami ang nauuna, 'di ba pwedeng kayo muna?"
Some support is often overlookedโnot because it was absent, but because it had always been there. On ๐๐๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ณ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ, the Department of Management once again held a program at the ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐บ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐น๐น dedicated to one of the most valuable people a student can haveโtheir parents.
The program began with words of wisdom from ๐๐ฟ. ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐. ๐๐ฏ๐ฑ๐๐น๐บ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ธ, who warmly welcomed the parents, guests, and graduates. In his message, the chairperson highlighted the achievements of Batch Valarian, proving that this year's graduates are truly a batch worth celebrating.
This was followed by an inspiring message from the Dean of the College, ๐๐ฟ. ๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ ๐. ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐บ, ๐๐ฃ๐, whose words served as a source of motivation, a symbol of hope, and a beacon of inspiration.
๐๐ฟ. ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ฎ ๐. ๐๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฎ then introduced the guest speaker, who traveled from Cagayan de Oro City to grace the occasion. ๐๐๐๐. ๐๐ผ๐ธ๐ต๐ฎ๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป ๐. ๐ ๐ฎ๐น๐ฎ, Legal Officer Chief of LTO Regional Office X, shared how his own struggles and obstacles never stopped him from pursuing greater things in life. His message reminded the students that success is built through perseverance and discipline. He encouraged everyone to never give up on themselves, pursue what they truly love, and remain steadfast, for with every hardship comes ease. Indeed, his speech resonated deeply with the graduates and their parents, reminding everyone that every sacrifice is never in vain and will eventually bear fruit.
The event was further honored by the presence of the MSU System President, ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ป ๐ฃ. ๐. ๐ง๐ฎ๐ด๐ผ, ๐๐ฃ๐. In his heartfelt speech, he humbly remarked, "I did not come as a president, but as a fellow parent." Those simple yet powerful words beautifully reflected the immeasurable love, sacrifice, and dedication that parents pour into their children every single day.
As the afternoon unfolded, parents and graduates shared heartfelt messages that reflected years of perseverance and unconditional love. The audience also witnessed the valedictory address of ๐ ๐. ๐ก๐ฎ๐ถ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ต ๐ง. ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ before the achievements of Batch Valarian were formally announced by ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ. ๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐๐ฎ๐-๐๐บ๐ฝ๐๐ฎ๐ป, recognizing the graduates' years of hard work and excellence. The hall was then filled with emotion as Batch Valarian surprised their parents with flowers and a heartfelt tribute accompanied by the songs MAPA and Salamat. The program concluded with heartfelt closing remarks from their adviser, ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ. ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ต๐ฟ๐ฎ ๐ช. ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ผ๐น, who expressed her love, pride, and best wishes for her advisees.
To the proud parents, that day was for you, The graduates may not have witnessed every sacrifice you made, but they have always felt your unwavering love and support.
Ma, Pa... ako na ang bahala.
