At Visayas State University, academic excellence has never been meant to end with just a distinction.

Good afternoon, Class of 2026.

Magandang umaga po sa ating lahat!

Una sa lahat, maraming salamat sa pamunuan ng paaralang ito for giving me the privilege to stand before you today as your guest of honor and speaker. It is truly a humbling experience.

A pleasant day to everyone. 

The University President, Dr. Prose Ivy Yepes; the Chancellor of VSU Isabel, Dr. Catherine Chan; the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Rotacio Gravoso; the Honorable Mayor of the Municipality of Isabel, Atty. Benjamin Pongos, Jr.; the Honorable members of the Board of Regents; the faculty deans, faculty members, and administrative staff of this university; reverend clergy; distinguished guests; proud parents and families; and most especially, the members of the Graduating Class of 2026, maayong hapon sa atong tanan! A very good afternoon to all of you.

To our university president, Dr. Prose Ivy Yepes, university officials, faculty members, staff, honored guests, proud parents and families, and my fellow members of the Class of 2026, a pleasant morning to us all!

Visayas State University celebrates the remarkable achievement of its 359 graduating students who earned Latin Honors for A.Y. 2025–2026. Guided by VSU's core values of STRIDES—Service, Truth, Resilience, Integrity, Discipline, Excellence, and Social Justice—these graduates exemplify the Viscan spirit of excellence, character, and service. Their accomplishments reflect not only years of academic perseverance but also the values that VSU instills in every learner, preparing them to become competent professionals and responsible citizens who will contribute meaningfully to nation-building.