01/06/2026
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Asian Development Foundation College conferred degrees upon more than 900 graduates from the Graduate School and College Department during its 42nd Commencement Exercises anchored on the theme, "Today, I am proud of ADFC; tomorrow, ADFC will be proud of me", held at Tacloban City Convention Center, May 31.
The event commenced with a Baccalaureate Mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. Amadeo Alvero, followed by the processional of the graduates, faculty, school administrators, and the guest of honor.
Dr. Maximo C. Aljibe, Director IV of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region 8, delivered the commencement address, emphasizing the core message of the graduation theme during his speech.
ADFC School President Dr. Eden Chua-Pineda presided over the presentation of diplomas, assisted by the respective college deans and department heads.
Following the diploma distribution, Vice President for External Affairs Edison Y. Chua, alongside the graduates' parents, led the presentation of academic trophies and medals to the honor graduates.
Among the awardees was Khaycee J. Elizon, a Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management graduate who finished cm laude. Elizon received the Santiago L. Chua Academic Excellence Award and Senator Manny Villar Academic Excellence Award.
Loyalty awardee Carl Anthony Abellar later led the graduating class in reciting their loyalty pledge, where the graduates committed to upholding the core values of the institution.
The alumni oath was subsequently administered by Assistant School Registrar Engr. Edward Frederick I. Chua, MSIT.
The commencement exercises concluded the academic journey of Batch 2026, marking the culmination of their years of academic effort and perseverance.
Via Raquel Malquisto
Photos via Rhea Jane Melencion, Daphne Villasan, and Simrex Malinao
