01/08/2025
𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗣𝗥𝗠𝗦𝗨 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗷𝗼𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝟳𝟭 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆
A total of 71 fourth-year pre-service teachers from the President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) Castillejos Campus were honored during the 4th Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremony held on Friday, August 1, at the campus grounds. The event, organized by the College of Teacher Education (CTE), carried the theme “Igniting Hearts, Shaping Minds: Journey Toward Holistic and Lifelong Learning.”
The ceremony celebrated students from the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) and Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) programs, including majors in English and Social Studies. The symbolic pinning and candle lighting marked the students’ transition from academic learning to actual teaching practice.
Leading the event were hosts Sir Dominic L. Callo and Ma’am Femia S. Albino. The program began with a processional of colors, candidates with their parents, faculty members, and administrators. This was followed by the national anthem led by Marie Paz Guasis (BSEd English IV) and an invocation.
Campus Director Dr. Ivy H. Casupanan welcomed the attendees with her opening remarks. Inspirational messages from Dr. Lilian F. Uy, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Roy N. Villalobos, University President, were delivered on their behalf by Ma’am Albino and Sir Callo, respectively. Sir Carlito C. Asuncion, Field Study Instructor, introduced the keynote speaker. The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Ricky T. Lansang, Head Teacher III at Subic National High School and a proud PRMSU alumnus. He shared his experiences as a former PRMSU student and encouraged future educators to embrace the teaching profession with heart and integrity.
The presentation and official confirmation of pre-service teachers were led by Dr. Raymond Espiritu and Dr. Geraldine Pagunsan, and confirmed by Dr. Casupanan. The pinning ceremony involved 27 BEEd, 18 BSEd English, and 26 BSEd Social Studies candidates, who were pinned by their parents as a symbol of their readiness for the teaching field.
Sean Cain Dela Paz (BSEd Social Studies) led the pledge of commitment and candle lighting, a highlight of the ceremony that emphasized the students' dedication to shaping minds and nurturing lives. University and campus officials extended congratulatory messages throughout the program.
The event concluded with closing remarks from Dr. Geraldine Pagunsan, encouraging the aspiring educators to pursue their teaching journey with purpose, professionalism, and compassion.
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Report and Photos by Romelyn T. Ragudo