Saktong Buhay: Sa Dekalidad na Edukasyon Pinanday.

Good morning everyone. My respect to our Monitoring Supervisor EPS 1 in

Makabayan, Dr. Bebelyn C. Corvera, Maam. To our West Butuan District 1 supervisor, Sir.
Romeo E. Estillore, Sir, to our principal Maam Marivic M. Pantonial, to our dynamic teaching
force of La Trinidad Integrated School, Beloved and proud parents, dear friends and to the
reason why we are all gathered here, THE GRADUATES OF 2015. A great morning to all of us
and congratulations!
Thank you for inviting me to be with you, to celebrate this extra ordinary day for
these happy faces in front. Today marks the start of a new journey beyond the walls of this
great institution. Id say great, Im a proud Alumna of this School. Fifteen years ago, it was
called Mababang Paaralan ng La Trinidad. Fifteen years ago, ang galing kong umakyat ng
puno ng Calachuchi sa may burol tapat ng simbahan, kumuha ng star apple at mangga,
magaling rin po ako larong luksong baka, at slipper game. Sino po ba sa inyo ang
nakagawa nito, hands up! (good, very good) And every time we had a recitation in
Mathematics, I would feel so scared because during that time, I cannot memorize the
multiplication table. And that is the reason why I become an engineer.
Now graduates, I want all of you to listen. Listen to your heart. What does it say?
What do you want? Does it want to restore health and become a doctor? A businesswoman,
you want to educate the children and become a teacher? Or be servant of the Almighty God
and be a priest/nun? A computer technician or an entrepreneur? Do you want to play the
guitar and be a musician or simply be an engineer? Be a mechanic or sail around the world
and be a seaman? The bottom line is, we all wanted something. We all wanted to help our
parents and have a better life of our own. Now graduates, what to you want?
It is only when we dream and want it to happen that we become determined in
pursuing that dream. For the incoming high school students, high school life is fun and
exciting. Youve got to enjoy many things, like an increase in your baon, meet new friends,
freedom to do things on your own, and many others. But please remember why you are in
school. Remember what you wanted.
To the future college students, congratulations on finishing high school! You are half
way from becoming what you wanted. Continue reaching your dreams. Never stop learning,
not yet. Quality education is one major key in building your future, the future of Filipino
youth. Let no one stop you from realizing your dreams. Meron po akong kakilala. Tawagin
po natin siyang si Rachel. Excited po siyang mag enroll bilang 1 st year sa isang university.
Excited siyang matuto at matupad mga pangarap niya. Pero, hindi po siya binigyan ng pera
pambayad sa tuition fee. Hindi rin niya pinilit ang Mama niyang bigyan siya kasi alam
niyang kulang ang pero nito. So, ang ginawa ni Rachel, pumunta siya sa university na high
school card lang po ang dala niya. Hindi alam ng marami, na dala-dala rin pala ni Rachel
ang pangarap niya at ang determinasyong makapagtapos ng pag-aaral. She enrolled and
became a student assistant for four years. Meaning, pinag aral po siya ang sarili niya. And
now she graduated her bachelors degree and currently working as a project development
officer of a Department of Science and Technology (DOST) funded project. She can now
support her family financially. And the best part of the story is to know that this is not just a
story but it is reality.
Rachel is one of us. She used her skills to achieve her goals and finish her studies
not only for herself but also for her family. Because she knew that in order to have a better
life, she must struggle. She must work hard to finish her studies.
So let me end this talk by saying: In your life, may you have people who will listen
and spend time with you, encourage you and believe in you that you can do it. May you
embrace growth and excellence, May you be thankful and prayerful. May the Lord God
guide you as you continue to pursue your dreams and bless you to finish your educational
journey. With these blessings, may you go forth and do wonderful things in life. Make your

Nanay, Tatay, or Mama, and Papa Proud of you! And always remember this day, always
remember what you wanted. Congratulations! God bless us all.