PCU's 62nd University Commencement Exercises in Iloilo
Education is of utmost importance to Ilonggos. Quality education is what we are looking for. Oftentimes, we pack our suitcases and cross seas to avail the kind of learning we want. It's undeniable that earning a diploma from a well-reputed school is a plus. Luckily, Ilonggos can now have their Manila diploma without leaving the city. Well, fifty Ilonggos just did last Sunday.
Despite the unpredictable weather, Philippine Christian University (PCU) through St. Robert's International Academy successfully held their 62nd University Commencement Exercises for the Graduate School of Business and Management. The baccalaureate ceremony and graduation rites took place at the Iloilo Business Hotel last May 14, 2006.
Dr. Oscar S. Suarez,
President PCU
Philippine Christian University (PCU) is a Manila-based autonomous and distinctively strong Christian University that integrates faith, character and service to help build and enhance the quality of life. As a church-related academic institution, PCU is committed to provide the kind of education that will enhance the development of Christian character and to promote academic excellence with high quality of education among students as well as inculcates them to be responsive to the country's needs and conditions. PCU teaches the new generation to become responsible stewards of God's creation and resources as well as to foster international understanding and goodwill and to support ecumenical movement.
Dr. Robert F. Galindez,
President SRIEMCI
The day started with a Baccalaureate Service officiated by Rev. Sanny F. Patricio. Mrs. Evelyn D. Catipay, MM-EM 2006 and Mr. Augusto Caro, MM-EM 2006 shared the Scriptures.
"Graduation, no matter how glorious, does not necessarily end our struggles," says Dr. Oscar S. Suarez, the 5th and the current President of PCU, as he delivers his message before the 50 graduates and guests.
Mr. Augusto Caro,
MM-EM 2006
After the service, the graduates marched with their proud parents and spouses. Miss Fely Batiloy, Teacher III of SPED-ISEC, offered a soulful musical tribute to her fellow graduates. Miss Bernadin Bendo, Principal II of Don Esteban Abada Memorial Elementary School in Kabankalan City, introduced the Guest Speaker.
"In leadership, two things stand out... one is honesty, the other is integrity," says Iloilo Provincial Governor Niel Tupas, S.r on his commencement message.
Gov. Niel Tupas Sr.,
Commencement
Speaker
Professor Felilia Ronan, Dean College of Business Administration and Accountancy, presented the 50 candidates for graduation to Dr. Oscar Suarez, President PCU, for the conferment of academic degrees. Dr. Suarez was assisted by the Acting Registrar Miss Isabelita Bolano and SRIEMCI President Dr. Robert F. Galindez in distributing the diplomas and in imposing the hoods to the graduates.
Afterwhich, the newly-proclaimed graduates recited their pledge of loyalty as they were led by Dr. Natividad M. Berlin, Associate Professor IV of Iloilo Doctors' College of Medicine.
Prof. Felilia M. Ronan,
Dean College of
Business
Administration and
Accountancy
Professor Ernesto Garin, MM-EM 2005, inducted the PCU Alumni Association. On the end of the day, the graduates sang the PCU hymn.
"The school [St. Robert's] is on its third year of operation. These are the second batch of graduates," Dr. Galindez proudly exclaimed.
Indeed, PCU has once again reaped the fruit of its commitment. St. Robert's International Academy has set a new trend in the world of quality education by bringing PCU closer to Ilonggos.