DepEd Secretary Briones' 2019 Graduation Message

The following is the graduation message of DepEd Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones in English and in Filipino version:

1) 2019 GRADUATION MESSAGE OF DEPED SECRETARY LEONOR MAGTOLIS BRIONES (English)

My warmest greetings and congratulations to the foremost champions of this momentous occasion—the completers and graduates of School Year 2018-2019!

Graduation and moving-up ceremonies are indeed a joyous celebration, and not only because it culminates another year of learning and discovery, perseverance, and passionate work among our learners. It also caps off another year of successful collaboration among parents, teachers, education officials and personnel, community members, partners, and stakeholders of diverse roots, cultures, and traditions.

DepEd Sec. Luistro: Education Opens Opportunity

Education develops skills for everyone to move forward, to attain his purpose and to realize his ambitions or dreams in life. Education cements a foundation for him to be a better Filipino who is "mindful of diversity that is grounded on acceptance, tolerance, and peace."

Luistro

This is how Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro would be addressing the graduates of 2015 in a statement issued recently.

"Saktong Buhay: Sa De-kalidad na Edukasyon Pinanday", this year's graduation theme, according to Luistro, should be inculcated. Thus, it couldn't be forgotten where the foundations of everyone's dreams is built upon and this is where education is needed for it is important. He stressed that education unlocks the doors of opportunities, makes possible in achieving a dignified and productive life for everybody.

There is always a challenge even trials ahead for life is filled with victories and defeats, triumphs for inspiration, losses for motivation to excellence, and gratefulness for those who give their help to those in need.

The experiences of those fallen and living heroes like the soldiers and teachers are success stories of perseverance brought  by education as provided for their families to have a dignity.

Therefore in this momentous day like Graduation Day is like a testament of their collective efforts as a product of their hard work and perseverance, a manifestation of competence, compassion and a zeal for excellence.

Balabag ES 44 Graduating Pupils Holistically Prepared

This year's graduates both in elementary and in the secondary are regarded by Schools Division Superintendent Portia M. Mallorca as "mentally healthy, physically prepared, emotionally balanced, and spiritually strong" in attaining their ambitions in life.

Balabag Elementary School Logo

These graduates are responsible for their future as they move on to the next phase of their life, SDS Mallorca said in a statement issued to all schools in the Division of La Carlota as her graduation message for this school year 2014 - 2015.

As a school principal being newly assigned to the Balabag Elementary School for this school year 2014-2015, I was impressed of the behavior which these 44 graduating pupils showed me. Out of 44, 22 belongs to Camia Class under Mrs. Mailyn M. Miguel, while another 22 belongs to Jasmine Class handled by Miss Nonalie Vargas.

The attitude of these 44 pupils was commendable. They're cooperative, well-behaved and easy to handle. By their exemplary behavior, the school is optimistic that someday they could make their school proud of them for their great achievement on their field of expertise.

Gamboa: Six Secrets to a Successful Life

Last year our country was heavily suffering from natural calamities. Many properties, crops and plants were destroyed. Worst innocent lives were lost especially those in the province of Tacloban, the Eastern Part of the country.

Pastor Melchor C. Gamboa

The school buildings were destroyed. Trees were toppled down. Communications were paralyzed. Those who survived especially the pupils weren't able to continue their schooling. Thei studies were disrupted. Their recovery was slim. Nevertheless, their hope that their education may be remedied is so great. They have a strong determination. They are so pliant like the bamboo to easily adapt to the unfavorable condition of their lives.

The Department of Education is keen enough to come up with this appropriate theme for graduation, "Hindi Natitinag ang Pusong Pinoy." Education Secretary made his graduation message available to all schools int the country emphasizing the value of "nationalism, excellence and resilience."

2014 Educ Secretary's Grad Message: 'Nationalism, Excellence and Resilience'

The Department of Education (DepEd) of the Philippines has made public that graduation ceremonies for school year 2013 -2014 are scheduled on March 27 or on March 28.

To this effect, Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro issued DepEd Order No. 9, series of 2014 stipulating the importance of graduation rites by giving due respect to the Filipino resiliency and its success of overcoming a difficult and trying times in life as brought about by the recent calamities that occurred to the Eastern Visayas region and wrought a great havoc not only to properties, infrastructures, and lives, but to the educational status and studies of those who have been affected.

The Secretary as usual emphasized the frugality and simplicity of holding these closing or commencement rites among the graduating pupils and students of both public and private elementary and secondary schools in the country PH.

He declared that everything should be kept simple and within the reach of every needy parents who have sent their sons and daughters to school. His message is centered on the idea of nationalism, excellence and resilience to every graduate.