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!

For Jomari Z. Tubigan, the sea has always been more than just a backdrop to his childhood.

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.