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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱... 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱“Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance.” —Samuel Johnso...
28/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱... 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱

“Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance.” —Samuel Johnson

Some journeys are shaped quietly—through sleepless nights, unseen efforts, and the courage to keep moving forward even when the path feels uncertain. In every step taken with purpose, there is growth. In every challenge endured, there is strength.

May the fire to create, serve, and inspire never fade, even beyond familiar halls and fleeting moments. May you continue to exude integrity, uphold truth, and carry the same passion for meaningful storytelling wherever life leads.

Because sometimes, the most meaningful stories are not loudly told—they are patiently lived.

Words by Chares Mae Gabutero // TWH
Layout by Carl Emmanuel Manzo // TWH

DEGREES CONFERRED ‎CebuTech Danao hosts 75th Commencement Exercises, honors Batch '26 graduates‎‎Cebu Technological Univ...
27/05/2026

DEGREES CONFERRED
‎CebuTech Danao hosts 75th Commencement Exercises, honors Batch '26 graduates

‎Cebu Technological University - Danao Campus welcomed the Class of 2026 during its 75th Commencement Exercises, carrying the theme, "The Technologist's Heart: Fostering Human Connection in the Age of Artificial Intellegence," held from May 25 to 26 at the Danao Civic Center, where thousand of graduates gathered to receive their diplomas.

‎The program commenced with the official proceedings, highlighted by the presentation of graduates by the College Deans, followed by the recommendation for confirmation by Campus Director Dr. Rose Mary L. Almacen and the formal confirmation of graduates by OIC-University President Dr. Jonita V. Literatus, marking the official conferment of degrees upon the graduates.

‎Delivering the commencement address, Mr. Edgar Christopher Princer, a distinguished alumnus and respected industry leader recognized for his expertise in technology, provided guidance to the graduating class to seek and uphold truth despite challenges and sacrifices.

‎“As you leave this campus, may you be people who seek truth even when challenges hit you, and speak truth even when it costs you,” Mr. Princer stated.

‎He encouraged the graduates to remain individuals of purpose and mission, aligned with truth and integrity despite any obstacles they may encounter. He emphasized that character and moral courage are just as vital as the knowledge and skills acquired during their academic journey.

‎“Goodness is a choice—again and again—to act with integrity and a quiet kindness that no one seeks," he added.

‎Batch 2026 comprises a total of 2,091 graduates, including 189 from the College of Education, Arts, and Sciences (CEAS), 488 from the College of Engineering (COE), 927 from the College of Technology (COT), and 416 from the College of Management and Entrepreneurship (CME), while the Graduate School contributes 14 doctoral degree holders and 57 master’s degree holders

The 75th Commencement Exercises covered a two-day program, with CEAS, COE, and the Graduate School on the first day, followed by COT and CME on the second day.

‎The ceremony marked the completion of the students’ academic journeys and their transition into professional roles contributing to the community and the nation.

via Conie Lariego, Jade Morata // TWH

LOOK: Following the second day of the university’s 75th Commencement Exercises, graduating students from the College of ...
26/05/2026

LOOK: Following the second day of the university’s 75th Commencement Exercises, graduating students from the College of Management and Entrepreneurship (CME) convened this afternoon, May 26, at the Danao City Civic Center for the graduation rites in recognition of their academic completion.

The program formally proceeded with CebuTech Danao administrators and college representatives overseeing the commencement activities.

via Marien Genson // TWH
Photo by Romer Pareja // TWH Alumni

Passion, empathy, and ambition are the fuel that pushes Angelika Joy Cahigas throughout her entire college journey as sh...
26/05/2026

Passion, empathy, and ambition are the fuel that pushes Angelika Joy Cahigas throughout her entire college journey as she delivers her speech as Magna Cum Laude with Highest Honors from the College of Education, Arts, and Sciences of the class of 2025-2026 from Cebu Technological University-Danao Campus. She highlighted her struggle as a student who dreamt of a different course but somehow landed on where she is today—a teacher who imparts knowledge and perseverance.

At the 75th Commencement Exercises held at the Civic Center, she showed her empathy towards her fellow graduates that despite every disappointment, fear, and doubt, they still showed up and chose to move forward, and for that, the victory is theirs.

She gave a powerful reminder to her fellow graduates as they go on their different paths to carry not just their diplomas, but also the lessons, humility, and resilience they learned along the way.

"The pressure and expectations from people can sometimes feel overwhelming and unbearable, yet somehow those expectations also become the fuel that pushes us to strive harder and dream bigger.

Beyond the medals, recognitions, and Latin Honors, we are all human beings with stories, struggles, and dreams worth pondering.", she elicited with a determined soul and powerful vision.

Words by Niña Marie Longakit // TWH

‎HAPPENING NOW: Hundreds of graduating students from the College of Technology (COT) marked the culmination of their aca...
26/05/2026

‎HAPPENING NOW: Hundreds of graduating students from the College of Technology (COT) marked the culmination of their academic journey today, May 26, at the Danao City Civic Center during the second day of the university’s 75th Commencement Exercises.

‎Faculty and staff from the college, together with administrative personnel from CebuTech Danao, attended the event and took part in the official conduct of the ceremony.

via Marien Genson // TWH

75th COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Cebu Technological University (CTU) – Danao Campus officially commenced the graduation cerem...
25/05/2026

75th COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

Cebu Technological University (CTU) – Danao Campus officially commenced the graduation ceremonies for the College of Engineering (COE), College of Education, Arts, and Sciences (CEAS), and Graduate School today, May 25, at the Danao Civic Center.

Graduating students, together with their families, faculty members, and university officials, gathered to celebrate the culmination of their academic journey as the campus holds its commencement exercises for the Class of 2026.

via France Trisha Montes // TWH
Photos by Jozh Charbie Oflas // TWH

FEATURE: What Comes After Goodbye?‎‎There comes a moment in school life when ordinary days begin to feel like memories i...
24/05/2026

FEATURE: What Comes After Goodbye?

‎There comes a moment in school life when ordinary days begin to feel like memories in progress.

‎There comes a moment as graduation draws near when a quiet shift begins to settle in, and the thought of goodbye slowly becomes part of the days we usually take for granted. It does not announce itself, but it changes how ordinary school days feel. The same routines, the same hallways, and the same familiar noise begin to feel like they are no longer as endless as they once seemed.

‎Goodbyes are often expected to feel heavy—final, painful, something that takes away what we are not ready to lose. But not every goodbye arrives that way. Some arrive quietly, bittersweet, gentle in a way that makes letting go feel less like losing and more like remembering.

‎At the podium, everything feels more meaningful than expected. The toga becomes a beacon of every step taken to reach that one day. The medals become proof of effort that was not always seen. The turning tassel becomes a quiet mark that one chapter has ended and another has already begun.

‎What comes after graduation is not a clear path, but a series of unfamiliar starts. We do not wake up to certainty; we wake up to options, to new environments, to a life that no longer follows the rhythm of school bells and familiar schedules. There is excitement, but also hesitation; freedom, but also uncertainty that comes with stepping into something unknown.

‎But little by little, we begin to understand what this goodbye was always doing in the background. It was never only about endings. It was about transition—allowing one life to soften so another can begin without breaking what came before it. It does not feel like stepping into something entirely new, nor like something fully over.

‎There is a quiet in-between where everything lingers, and slowly, you step forward as someone still carrying what was and still becoming what will be. And even if everything changes, you keep moving—gently, with everything that once mattered still part of you, carrying the lessons it left behind, in a goodbye that is both gentle and hard to let go.

Words by Jerson Dalman // TWH
Art by Ralf Alene Limoran // TWH

CTU Danao IE chairman, alum secure awards at PAEPI-CV IESTF 2026Cebu Technological University – Danao Campus earned reco...
24/05/2026

CTU Danao IE chairman, alum secure awards at PAEPI-CV IESTF 2026

Cebu Technological University – Danao Campus earned recognition during the PAEPI Central Visayas International Extension Symposium and Technology Forum (IESTF) 2026 held at Cebu Technological University Main Campus from May 20 to 22.

Dr. Donald R. Lalican, chairman of the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering program, secured first place in the Best Research Presenter / Best Paper category through the study titled, “Evaluating Community Acceptance and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of the Mobile Water Treatment Device in Barangay Lupa, Compostela, Cebu – A Community Extension Initiative.”

The same paper also placed third in the Best Poster category. The research team included Niña Joan Latayada, Belinda Centillas, Hezel Mae Dagatan, Riza Mae Garbo, John Kevin Agabon, Aaron Casey C. Capinig, Princess Aguilar, Rose Ann Arcipe, Charrafel S. Lima, Shaira Z. Napoles, and Mark C. Calderon.

Special recognition was also given to Aaron Casey Capinig as poster contributor, along with Ivy Vatican and the CTU Danao Extension Office for their support during the conduct of the project.

The awarded study focused on evaluating community acceptance and the overall equipment effectiveness of a mobile water treatment device implemented in Barangay Lupa, Compostela, Cebu as part of a community extension initiative.

via France Trisha Montes // TWH

LOOK: Candidates for graduation from the College of Engineering (COE), College of Education, Arts and Sciences (CEAS), C...
24/05/2026

LOOK: Candidates for graduation from the College of Engineering (COE), College of Education, Arts and Sciences (CEAS), College of Technology (COT), College of Management and Entrepreneurship (CME), along with the graduate school, joined the Baccalaureate Mass today, May 24, at the Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish (STVP) in Danao City.

‎Held ahead of the graduation rites, the ceremony formed part of the institution’s pre-graduation activities leading up to the commencement exercises scheduled for May 25–26 at the Danao City Civic Center.

via Marien Genson // TWH
Photos by Jozh Charbie Oflas // TWH

CME holds hooding rites for BSTM, BSHMThe College of Management and Entrepreneurship (CME) at Cebu Technological Univers...
24/05/2026

CME holds hooding rites for BSTM, BSHM

The College of Management and Entrepreneurship (CME) at Cebu Technological University-Danao Campus staged its Hooding Rites on Saturday, May 23, at the Danao City Civic Center.

Bearing the theme “The Grand Finale 2026: Celebrating Milestones, Honoring Achievements, and Welcoming Tomorrow,” the event honored graduating students from the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) and Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM) programs.

The Hooding Rites highlighted the transition of graduating students from academic training to professional practice as they prepared to pursue careers in their respective fields.

via Jade Morata // TWH

‎COE commences Paglingap sa Bagong Yugto 2026‎‎College of Engineering (COE) graduating students from Class of 2026 conve...
23/05/2026

‎COE commences Paglingap sa Bagong Yugto 2026

‎College of Engineering (COE) graduating students from Class of 2026 convened for the Paglingap sa Bagong Yugto 2026, a ceremony featuring a series of events, including the hooding rites, ring hop, recognition ceremony, and graduation ball on May 22, at the Danao Civic Center.

‎With the theme: “Celebrating Engineering Triumphs, Excellence, and Purpose,” graduands from Civil, Computer, Industrial, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering programs gathered for the culmination of their academic journey.

‎Delivering words of encouragement, Engr. Joel Ypil, a CebuTech Danao alumnus and a 2025 Computer Engineering graduate, emphasized perseverance, responsibility, and determination in overcoming the challenges of balancing academics and work, encouraging graduating students to remain resilient in pursuing their goals.

‎"As a working student back then and at the same time a supervisor, I learned responsibility early. I learned that success is not measured by how easy your journey is, but in how many times you continue despite pressure and exhaustion," Engr. Ypil shared.

‎The all-day ceremony proceeded with the Hooding Rites in the morning, following the Ring Hop and Recognition Ceremony in the afternoon and concluded with the Graduation Ball in the evening, held as part of the official graduation rites honoring the achievements of COE Batch 2026.

‎The graduating students from the College of Engineering (COE) are set to conduct the graduation ceremony together with the College of Education, Arts, and Sciences (CEAS) and Graduate School on May 25, at the Danao Civic Center.

via Andrei Phillip Capul // TWH
Photos by Matthew Salonga, Jozh Charbie Oflas // TWH

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