27/05/2026
๐๐ฏ๐ต๐ช๐ญ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐น๐ต ๐ข๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ช๐ค ๐ซ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐บ!
๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฆ๐จ-๐ง๐ ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด-๐๐ฝ, ๐๐๐ ๐๐ด๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐ฒ๐
To recognize students for their academic achievements, sacrifices, and accomplishments, Jose Rizal Memorial State UniversityโTampilisan Campus (JRMSU-TC) conducted its Laboratory High School moving-up and recognition ceremonies, as well as the conferment ceremony for the certificate of Agricultural Science completers with the theme "JRMSU: Engaging Local Partnership and International Cooperation in Advancing Sustainable Development Goals,โ held at the campus mini gym on May 26, 2026, in the afternoon.
The event commenced with a professional march starting with the College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF) completers of the Certificate of Agricultural Science and the Grade 10 completers together with their parents or guardians, followed by the rest of the Laboratory High School students, Dr. Dana Faye T. Salundaguit, associate deans, the keynote speaker, program chairpersons, Hon. James A. Manliguez, and the faculty members.
In his words of welcome, Mr. Benjie B. Camilo welcomed the completers, students, and attendees, acknowledging their presence and honoring their milestone.
Afterward, Mr. Keir A. Balasa, the Laboratory High School Chairperson, presented the candidates for moving-up, comprising seven males and nine females, while Prof. Christopher P. Tagupa, the CAF Associate Dean, spearheaded the presentation of conferment with 11 males and 23 females.
Dr. Jose D. Delas Peรฑas, the College of Teacher Education (CTEd) Associate Dean, then led the recommendation of candidates for moving-up, as did Dr. Isaias B. Catian, the CAF System Dean, to the conferment.
Meanwhile, Dr. Salundaguit, the Campus Director, imparted a message to the Grade 10 completers, saying, โAs you step forward, you get new not just academic achievements but the vital tool needed to shape our planetโs future,โ reminding students to use their knowledge in leading future communities and solving global problems.
โYou are the modern caretakers of this earth. By bridging local wisdom and global innovations, you possess the capability to fill our lands and feed the nation,โ Dr. Salundaguit added, talking to the completers of the certificate of Agricultural Science, urging students to become agricultural innovators equipped to address modern food and environmental crises.
Moreover, Mr. Joseph C. Abule, an English faculty member, introduced the keynote speaker, Prof. Chorla Q. Napigkit.
In her talk, Prof. Napigkit not just encouraged students to mold themselves and become individuals who can contribute to the kind of world they aspire to build but also emphasized the importance of respecting parents and elders, specifically developing their characters.
โI hope you will continue to delve for more and educate yourself not only in terms of knowledge but in terms of values, our character that's called, just thing it [sic], we call it emotional intelligence,โ Prof. Napigkit said.
The awarding of certificates, medals, and recognitions to Grades 7, 8, 9, and 10 students then given, recognizing their academic excellence, leadership, and exemplary performance. The distribution of certificates to both Grade 10 and Agricultural Science completers then followed closely.
During the response from the students, Ms. Princess Althea Lomocso, a Grade 10 completer, and Mr. Kimber Carpo, an Agricultural Science certificate recipient, shared reflections on their academic journey and experiences, giving thanks to their parents, teachers, and peers for their unwavering support and encouragement throughout their studies.
In addition, Prof. Tagupa conveyed a message to the parents and guardians, recognizing their sacrifices and support in cultivating students growth towards fulfillment.
โBehind every successful student is a family that continuously inspires, motivates, and believes in their potential,โ Prof. Tagupa remarked.
To finally conclude the event, Prof. Balasa delivered the closing remarks, expressing gratitude to the individuals behind the success of the students.
The event served as a recognition of studentsโ academic milestones, along with the guidance of their families, teachers, and the university community throughout their educational journey.
Words | Jamby Gebone
