29/05/2026
๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ, ๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐จ๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐น๐ฑ: ๐ญ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐จ-๐ฉ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ ๐๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ 2026
Bathed in pride, honor, and academic excellence, the 2๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐จ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ญ๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ข๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ-๐๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ข ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ-๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐จ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฌ stood as a resplendent celebration of perseverance, achievement, and hope for the Class of 2026 held on May 28, 2026, at Mangusu Integrated School, the ceremony gathered university officials, distinguished guests, faculty members, proud families, and graduates in a milestone event marking the culmination of years of dedication, discipline, and unwavering commitment.
The occasion was graced by key university directors and administrators, including Mr. Keith Carlou N. Jaramilla, Director of Information and Computer Technology, and Mr. Anthony B. Colico, Director of the Public Information Office. Their presence highlighted the institutionโs continuing commitment to innovation, strategic communication, and quality education.
Adding prestige to the event were the deans and academic leaders of ZPPSU: Dr. Kier P. Dela Calzada, Dean of the External Program Delivering Unit; Dr. Norwesa L. Madriaga, Director of the Institute of Technical Education; Mr. Ferdinand V. Andrade, Dean of Information and Computing Sciences; Dr. Sammy C. Paringit Jr., Dean of the College of Physical Education and Sports; Dr. Roberto S. Eyo II, Dean of the College of Education; and Dr. Romel G. Guillermo, Dean of Student Affairs. Their collective leadership continues to shape students into competent, responsible, and globally competitive professionals.
The ceremony also underscored strong institutional governance, represented by the universityโs vice presidents: Dr. Dorothy Joy D. Tan, Vice President for Income Generation; Dr. Cyrus Pil P. Cadavedo, Vice President for Student Affairs and Services; Dr. Rolando P. Malalay, Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension; Prof. Josephine L. Sulasula, Vice President for Administration and Finance; and Dr. Maria Christina G. Wee, Vice President for Academic Affairs. Their combined efforts continue to advance the universityโs mission of academic excellence and institutional growth.
Also present were University Registrar Ms. Maria Asie G. Tubil II, Board of Regents members Hon. Matt Christian A. Atilano (Student Regent) and Dr. Carlos C. Lolo (Alumni Regent), together with Board Secretary Ms. Lilia Vesorio, whose support ensured the smooth and successful conduct of the academic ceremony.
The graduates were inspired by Guest Speaker Hon. Jerry โTotongโ Perez, represented by Ms. Nina Jean Perez, who delivered a compelling message encouraging graduates to pursue excellence, embrace challenges, and become catalysts of meaningful change in society.
Leading the ceremony was University President Dr. Nelson P. Cabral, whose visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to accessible, inclusive, and quality education continue to empower learners from diverse communities to achieve their aspirations.
Anchored on the theme, โFostering Academic Excellence and Strengthening Global Education in the Pursuit of a World-Class Collaboration,โ the commencement exercises served both as a recognition of academic achievement and a celebration of resilience and determination.
As the graduates proudly marched toward a new chapter of their lives, the ceremony stood as a powerful reminder that education remains a transformative force in shaping brighter futures for individuals and communities alike.
