05/06/2026
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ILOILO CITY โ A historic and meaningful milestone unfolded for the West Visayas State University (WVSU) Batch 2026 graduates as the university held its annual Commencement Exercises on the afternoon of June 4 in front of the iconic Quezon Hall, marking the first time the ceremony was conducted at the historic landmark.
The program commenced with a solemn procession from the venue entrance to the designated seating areas, where graduates from the universityโs nine (9) colleges were formally presented before the academic community, families, and guests.
Opening the ceremony, WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz delivered his message of congratulations and recognition to the graduating class, honoring their perseverance, dedication, and academic achievements throughout their years at the university.
Serving as the commencement speaker was Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary for Public Safety Jed Patrick E. Mabilog, a WVSU alumnus who graduated from the institution in 1987 and formerly served as mayor of Iloilo City.
In his address, Mabilog emphasized the importance of faith, patience, perseverance, self-confidence, and resilience as the graduates prepare to navigate the challenges of life beyond the university.
โEvery crisis carries a lesson. Every setback carries an opportunity. Every defeat presents a decision. Will these break you? Or will these build you? That decision belongs to you. And when life becomes difficult, remember the values that sustain true leadership: faith, perseverance, patience, prayer,โ Mabilog said.
Following the commencement address, the deans of the universityโs colleges formally endorsed their respective candidates for graduation. Dr. Villaruz then officially conferred the degrees, signifying the culmination of the graduatesโ academic journey as proud โTaga-West.โ
The ceremony continued with the awarding of diplomas to the graduates, followed by the recitation of the graduation prayer and the singing of โWhen We Stand Tall,โ the official graduation song composed by WVSU student-composers.
The event concluded with a tribute through the singing of the WVSU March and a recessional around the historic Quezon Hall, creating a memorable conclusion to one of the most significant milestones in the graduatesโ lives.
According to data released by WVSU through its official page, the university produced a total of 1,441 baccalaureate graduates this year. Of this number, 1,044 graduates, or 73.56 percent of the graduating class, were recognized as Latin honor recipients. The honors included 23 Summa Cum Laude awardees, 572 Magna Cum Laude awardees, and 465 Cum Laude awardees.
