9th Commencement
Exercises

As we close School Year 2024-2025, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our learners, teachers, school staff, parents, and partners who have been part of this shared journey. This year's theme, Henerasyon ng Pagkakaisa: Kaagapay ng Bagong Pilipinas, underscores our collective effort in strengthening our education system to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving world.

I have seen this commitment firsthand in my visits to schools across the country. I have met learners who wake up before dawn to walk kilometers to learn, teachers who go beyond their duty, and parents who sacrifice to provide their children with better opportunities. These realities push us to craft enduring reforms.

Through the 5-Point Reform Agenda, we have taken concrete steps to address classroom shortage, strengthen our workforce by filling critical personnel, accelerate digitalization, enrich career pathways, and implement policies that lead to lasting systemic improvements. We opened the doors of our offices and schools to our partners in the private sector to make all of these happen.

Beyond solving existing challenges, we are also spearheading the groundwork for a future-ready education system. Our goal is not just about an uptick in numbers. Our goal is for every Filipino child, no matter where they are, to have the opportunity for learning, growth, and success.

To our teachers and school staff, your dedication is the foundation of this transformation. Your hope and hard work are the reason we are making progress. To parents and guardians, your support at home shapes the aspirations of our learners and inspires them to strive for more.

To our students, you are the heart of everything we do. Your dreams fuel our drive to make education better and more inclusive.

And to our graduates and completers of SY 2024-2025, congratulations! You are the generation that binds all of us together. As you step into the next chapter of your lives, bring with you the values of perseverance, resourcefulness, and compassion that define us as Filipinos.

As we move forward, DepEd, under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., remains committed to raising the quality of education, strengthening governance, and ensuring that our youth reach their full potential. With an unyielding commitment to equity, we will build a stronger, more inclusive education system for generations to come.

Maraming salamat at mabuhay ang edukasyon ng Bagong Pilipinas!

Malugod kong binabati ang lahat ng mga nagsipagtapos sa Taong Panuruan 2025–2026!

Bawat hakbang na pinanday, pinatatag at pinatamis ng karanasang tigib ng galak, na nag-ugat sa walang kahulilip na pag-asam ng tagumpay na naipunla, sumibol at yumabong sa kaibuturan ng puso ng bawat nagsipagtapos, ay isang makasaysayang sandali ng paglago, ng kumpiyansa sa sarili, at ng matibay na hangaring harapin, yakapin at tahakin ang higit na makulay, mapanghamon ngunit tiyak na mabungang hinaharap!

Ang inyong pagtatapos ay isang napakahalagang yugto ng inyong buhay. Tampok ang temang, "Pilipinong Nagsipagtapos: Handang Mamuno nang May Kakayahan at Mabuting Pagkatao", ipinababatid nito na ang inyong natamong tagumpay sa maraming taon ng pagsisikap at sakripisyo, ay hindi lamang tungkol sa paglinang ng kaalaman at kasanayan. Kaakibat nito ang paghubog ng kabutihang-asal, ng integridad, at ng pananagutan. Mga katangiang nararapat at inaasahang taglayin ng mga kabataang inihahanda sa isang dakilang gampanin sa hinaharap – ang pamumuno at paglilingkod sa Bagong Pilipinas.

Katulad ng paglalakbay sa matatarik, liko-liko, bagamat mahalimuyak at kaaya-ayang landas, ng pag-akyat sa matatayog na kabundukang sagana sa luntian at sariwang pul-oy o simoy ng hangin, at ng pagtawid sa rumaragasang daloy ng malinaw, malinis at malamig na tubig sa ilog, maraming pagsubok ang sinuong ng bata ninyong katawan, puso at isip. Subalit ang mga karanasang ito ang nagpatibay sa inyong kakayahan, at humubog sa inyong pagkatao upang maging handa at mapagtagumpayan ang mga hamon ng maningning na bukas.

Binabati ko rin nang buong kagalakan, lakip ang pasasalamat, ang mga magulang, guro, kawani, mga pinuno ng paaralan, at iba pang mga katuwang sa kagawaran. Ang nakamit na tagumpay ng mga nagsipagtapos ay hindi lamang bunga ng kanilang pagsisikap. Ito ay hatid din ng aktibong kolaborasyon ng lahat ng mga isteykholder, na walang sawa at patuloy na naglalaan ng suporta, gabay, at tulong sa iba't ibang paraan, upang maitaguyod ang buo at maayos na edukasyon para sa kasiya-siya at inaasam na kinabukasan ng bawat Pilipinong mag-aaral.

Sa aking mga minamahal na nagsipagtapos, hawak n'yo na ang patibay na kayo ay handang makipaglaban sa hamon ng buhay. Ang mga kaalaman at wastong asal na buong sigasig na iniukit sa inyong katauhan, ay magsisilbing gabay sa inyong susunod na hakbang tungo sa responsableng pagkamamamayan. Gamitin ninyo ang inyong kakayahan hindi lamang para sa sariling kagalingan, kundi para rin sa kapakanan ng inyong pamilya, komunidad, at ng kapwa Pilipino.

Maging mga huwaran kayo ng pamumunong may kahusayan, integridad, at malasakit sa bawat isa. Habang kayo ay patuloy na nangangarap at nagsusumikap, manatili kayong matatag at nakatuon sa inyong mithiin at maging inspirasyon sa bawat isa. Gamitin ninyo ang inyong taglay na dunong at talento upang makapag-ambag sa paghubog ng isang mas maunlad at mas makatarungang lipunan.

Muli, buong galak at taos-puso kong binabati ang lahat ng mga nagsipagtapos. Nawa'y patuloy ninyong isabuhay ang diwa ng pagka-Pilipinong may galing, mababa ang loob at higit sa lahat, mapanagutan.

Mabuhay ang mga nagsipagtapos! Mabuhay ang kabataang Pilipino!

Mabuhay and Congratulations, Naalibtak Lidlidda National High School Junior Completers and Senior High Graduates 2026!

Finally, you have come to the season when you harvest the fruits of your labor. I and the whole municipality of Lidlidda rejoice with you graduates, your parents, families and relatives and the whole faculty of LNHS.

"Filipino Graduates: Prepared to Lead with Competence and Character (Pilipinong Nagsipagtapos: Handang Mamuno ng May Kakayahan at Mabuting Pagkatao)". This school year's theme manifests your diligent learning anchored by excellent values as you begin a higher level of education; or for some, an early start to join the workforce. Either you step up to college or you choose to work immediately, always remember that your character will be the main ingredient in your personal and career growth. Your character is a requirement in leading a better tomorrow. Some experiences may be painful, others might be exceptional while others may just be "regular". All these episodes of your high school life contribute to how you have been shaped and prepared as future leaders.

Lastly, as you celebrate your achievements, keep in mind to look back and extend your gratefulness to the people who nurtured you of who you are today. Embrace them and express your appreciation. Make a pact – that you will always try your best to be a better You – that someday, your teachers, parents and the whole Lidlidda will be proud of you as a person who leads and lives his life by example.

Muli, binabati ko kayong lahat ng masaya at matagumpay na pagtatapos! Dios ti agngina!

Today marks a significant milestone in the lives of our graduates. This commencement ceremony is not only a celebration of academic achievement, but also a testament to perseverance, dedication, and growth. It is a day that recognizes the countless hours of study, the challenges overcome, and the dreams that continue to unfold.

With the theme "Filipino Graduates: Prepared to Lead with Competence and Character," we are reminded that education is not merely about acquiring knowledge, but about shaping individuals who are capable, responsible, and guided by strong moral principles. Competence equips you with the skills and understanding needed to face the demands of an ever-changing world. Character, on the other hand, ensures that your actions are guided by integrity, compassion, and a deep sense of responsibility toward others.

Dear graduates, as you step beyond the walls of this institution, remember that true leadership is not measured by titles or positions. It is reflected in your willingness to serve, your courage to stand for what is right, and your commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others. The world you are entering needs leaders who are not only intelligent and capable, but also principled and humane.

Your success today would not have been possible without the unwavering support of many individuals. To our parents and families, thank you for your sacrifices, encouragement, and unconditional love. To our dedicated teachers and school personnel, your guidance, patience, and commitment have shaped these young minds and prepared them for the future. To our partners and stakeholders, we express our sincere gratitude for your continued support in nurturing quality education.

Graduates, today you celebrate the completion of one chapter, but it is also the beginning of another. Carry with you the values you have learned, the lessons you have gained, and the dreams that inspire you to strive for excellence.

Go forward with confidence. Lead with competence. Stand firm with character. And wherever life may take you, may you always use your knowledge and talents for the betterment of society.

Congratulations, graduates, and may your future be filled with purpose, service, and success. 🎓