In a letter, Albert Einstein’s life advice to his son, and I quote, “LIFE IS LIKE RIDING A BICYCLE.

TO KEEP YOUR
BALANCE, YOU MUST KEEP MOVING.” end quote.

It is a great reminder to us completers that we should strive hard for our goals. Life is not about winning nor
having it all. It is about accepting the challenges along the way, savoring the journey and choosing to keep
moving forward.

Stumbling along is just a bend in the road, not the end of the road. Ika nga nila, “Pagdaanan mo lang, wag
mong tambayan.” Do not dwell on what went wrong. When a door closes, a window opens. Usually we often
look so long and so regretfully upon a closed door that we fail to see the one which has opened for us. A failure
does not define your whole life, but it is a lesson that should mold you into a better version of yourself.

Kung si Pia Wurtzbach nga take 3 sa Binibining Pilipinas eh. Kung i-bash siya online dahil lagi siyang ligwak pero
sali lang ng sali, focused siya sa goal, at taas noong sinabi na magiging Miss Universe siya, at naging MISS
UNIVERSE nga siya! Kaya… Magiging MISS UNIVERSE AKO!!! I mean.. Doctora pala, MAGIGING DOCTORA
AKO!!!!

You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated. The greatest story does not come from
the winners who never fall, but from the fighters rising every time they fall.

In this juncture, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my beloved section, Alagao who is the most
cheerful section and of course, the cream of the crop; to my besties who always have my back and for
reminding me that I am highly appreciated; to my teachers, especially my adviser, thank you for trusting and
believing in me even when I doubt my own capabilities; to my family, for their unwavering support; to my tita
On and tito Nhog, my ML buddies; to my brother, Harry, my biggest critic yet my greatest ally; to my two lolas,
Lola Nong and Lola Ada, for cooking me delicious and nutritious meals, and ensures that I am well fed; to my
selfless mother, who was there from the very beginning, thank you for your endless love and support. You are
a gift from God and I will forever be grateful to have you in my life. And to Our Almighty God, Who has blessed
me with wisdom and made all things possible.

Indeed, it is truly inspiring to witness everyone’s determination to achieve this milestone and resiliency amidst
this pandemic. Our passion and enthusiasm to succeed have brought us to where we are today.

Allow me to end this message with my life verse, from the Book of Proverbs, “Listen to advice, and accept
instructions, and in the end you will be wise.”

Once again, Congratulations to all of us, and TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!