Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VIII
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LEYTE

Completion Rites and Graduation Message 2022

“Genius has no country. It blossoms everywhere. Genius is

like the light, the air. It is the heritage of all,” said Dr. Jose
P. Rizal, our National Hero.
To my beloved DepEd Leyte Family, my utmost
salutations and warmest congratulations!
Other than the common people’s typical understanding of
a genius being a person with a very high IQ, let us
mainstream its more encompassing meaning as further
defined by Merriam Dictionary – a peculiar, distinctive, or
identifying character or spirit.
This school year 2021-2022 theme, “Gradweyt ng K to 12: Masigasig sa mga Pangarap at
Matatag sa mga Pagsubok (K to 12 Graduates: Pursuing Dreams and Fostering Resilience in
the Face of Adversity)”, has captured the virtues that propelled the Filipino people to pursue
quality education in spite all the setbacks, struggles, and sacrifices as well as the rewards of
joys and triumphs we’ve earned from our battles against Covid-19 pandemic.
Just like last year, life has been difficult, but because of the non-wavering commitment of the
school officials, faculty, staff, parents, and guardians, we have laboriously reached this far
and synergically opened another door of opportunities for our learners.
Staying true to the essence of education as a shared responsibility not just of the local
community but also of the world at large, our local, national, and international partners
likewise deserve our sincerest gratitude for their unparalleled support which enabled us to
remain steadfast in our noble vision for our youth.
And, of course, to you, our dearest graduates and completers, we have seen how you
gritted your teeth just to be where you are now, so you have our resounding applauses
and heartfelt congratulations!
We are all enamored by your resolute hope to carry on!
Remember, no matter what the future holds, pursue your aspirations and endeavor to be
resilient in every step you take.
There will be tough times ahead of you, so always strive to brave them with a smile on your
face and prayer in your heart.
Success is only for those who never stop dreaming and getting up every time they fall.
As what Dr. Jose P. Rizal has also said, “The glory of saving a country is not for him who has
contributed to its ruin.”
Be your own genius!
Be the true hero of our future!
MANUEL P. ALBAÑO PhD, CESO V
Schools Division Superintendent

Government Center, Candahug, Palo, Leyte

(053) 888-3527
leyte.ro8@deped.gov.ph
Lead to Go, Love to Grow, Live to Glow . . .