The Graduates of School Year 2022-2023 are Molded through a Resilient Educational Foundation
Congratulations on reaching this important juncture in your academic career! As you embark on the next chapter of your lives, I’d want to share an inspiring message with you, echoing the words of DepEd Secretary Sarah Zimmerman Duterte.
You have been shaped by a durable educational foundation led by the ideals of perseverance, dedication, and continual growth throughout your years of study. Today, we celebrate your accomplishments and appreciate the dedication and perseverance you have shown to get here.
Secretary Duterte wishes to express her heartfelt gratitude to the families and schools that have supported and nourished you throughout your academic journey. She believes in your ability to affect positive change in your lives and communities. She encourages you to use the information and skills you have gained to make a difference and become future leaders who contribute to solving the important difficulties our society faces as you begin on new undertakings.
Secretary Duterte underscores the value of resilience and strength in the face of hardship. She understands that life might be challenging, but she urges you to persevere and never give up. Remember that problems are chances for growth, and your perseverance will serve you well as you go through life.
Furthermore, Secretary Duterte encourages you to collaborate and assist one another. You may do incredible things together and inspire each other to new heights. You can generate a collective impact that benefits everyone by encouraging an attitude of unity and collaboration.
As you progress, keep in mind the enormous potential you have as an educated individual. Use your knowledge, abilities, and experiences not just to accomplish your personal aspirations, but also to uplift your fellow Filipinos and contribute to the progress of our nation. Secretary Duterte envisions you as tenacious, determined, and committed leaders who actively work toward peace, security, poverty eradication, accessible education, environmental protection, and a variety of other critical concerns we face today.
In accordance with the MATATAG agenda, the Department of Education will continue to support initiatives and changes that foster resilient attitudes among young Filipinos. We hope to train you to thrive in difficult conditions and to become catalysts for revolutionary social progress in your communities by providing you with the essential skills and resilience.
Your perseverance in the face of adversity is an encouragement to all of us. It motivates us to create an education system that adapts to changing times and ensures that every Filipino learner has a chance to achieve. We trust in your capacity to contribute significantly to our nation’s long-term growth through inclusive education and a happy learning environment.
Allow this milestone to serve as a reminder of how important education is in defining your future and developing your potential to become extraordinary individuals. The Class of 2023 has demonstrated extraordinary dedication and passion, directing their abilities into efforts that will enrich their lives and contribute to their chosen professions.
I urge you to continue working persistently and to become active contributors to our nation-building efforts after you leave the familiar halls of your alma institution. Let us, in collaboration with our academic partners, sustain and foster a strong sense of nationalism among our youth, allowing them to play an important role in our country’s growth and advancement.
Congratulations, once again, to the Class of 2023! May you follow your dreams with unrelenting fervor, determination, and greatness, utilizing your skills and expertise to build a brighter future for everybody. Remember, we are working together to achieve our aims of creating a nation of empowered youth who are dedicated to our country and motivated by faith, love for our fellow Filipinos, and thanks to God.