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COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM

Ka Jhon: Parents, Friends, Ladies and Gentlemen, a pleasant afternoon. We thank and
praise God for gathering us once again in this special and momentous occasion as
we celebrate the 27th Commencement Exercises of the New Era University –
Pampanga Branch.

Ria: To commence our program, we are presenting the entrance of the candidates for
graduation for the academic year 2022 – 2023.

Ka Jhon: Let us now welcome the candidates from VI – Dignity, led by their adviser,
Tr. Tenny I. Borja.

Ria: Following them are the candidates from VI - Nobility with their adviser,
Tr. Nancy L. Mesina.

Ka Jhon: Let us proceed with the candidates from the Senior Highschool Department, starting
off with the Accountancy Business & Management Strand led by their adviser,
Tr. Michelle Fernandez.

Ria: Next, let us welcome the candidates from Humanities & Social Sciences Strand with
their adviser, Tr. Rina Mae Quiambao.

Following them are the candidates from Science, Technology, Engineering, &
Mathematics Strand led by their adviser, Tr. Edilyn Toledo.

Joining us as well are the candidates from STEM B, also headed by Tr. Edilyn
Toledo.

Ka Jhon: Making their entrance are the candidates from Home Economics with their adviser,
Tr. Rina Mae Quiambao.

And last but certainly not the least, let us welcome, the candidates for graduation
from Information and Communication Technology also headed by Tr. Rina Mae
Quiambao.

Ria: Next to our roster, are the faculty members of the Elementary & Senior Highschool
departments, along with the administrative and academic officials of New Era
University – Pampanga Branch.

Ka Jhon: Also making his entrance is the:

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Ria: Please remain standing for the opening prayer, which will be solemnized by
Bro. Romeo Jhon P. Venasquez, minister of the gospel.

Ria: Ladies and gentlemen, the Philippine National Anthem, to be immediately followed
by the singing of the Himno Ning Kapampangan.

Ka Jhon: Please be seated.

Ria: Bro. John, this is indeed a special occasion in more ways than one.

Ka Jhon: Yes, Tr. Charlene. For this year, we are giving emphasis to our theme:
“Onwards, NEU Graduates: Believe, Trust, and Rely on What God Can Do.”

Ria: And without further ado, let us now call on the First Honor from the 6th Class,
Yelrish Yvanne Claire A. Canayon, for the welcome address.

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Ka Jhon: Thank you for that accommodating salutation.

Ria: At this juncture, we would like to call on our College Secretary, Bro. Neil Ilarde, to
introduce our guest speaker for this year’s commencement exercises.
Please welcome him with a round of applause.

INTRODUCTION OF THE COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

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SPEECH OF THE COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

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Ka Jhon: Thank you very much beloved brother for the very inspiring words of wisdom
you’ve shared to us today.
May we now request our beloved University President, Dr. Alberto Domingo Jr. to
the Plaque of Appreciation to our guest speaker, to be assisted by our Branch OIC,
Bro. Romson Agustin.

The contents of the plaque will be read by the Branch Student Affairs and Services
Staff, Bro. Nico S. Abaling.

READING THE CONTENTS OF THE PLAQUE

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Ria: And now, for the moment you have all been waiting for, our Branch Assistant
Director, Bro. Romson Agustin, will present the candidates for graduation for the
Academic Year 2022 - 2023, to the President of the university, Dr. Alberto R.
Domingo Jr.

PRESENTATION AND CONFIRMATION

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Ka Jhon: Congratulations Graduates. Please be seated.

Let us now proceed to the awarding of diplomas to the graduates to be distributed

by once again our University President, Dr. Domingo,
our IS Principal, Tr. Maritel
our Elementary Coordinator, Tr. Nancy Mesina,
our SHS Coordinator, Tr. Michelle Fernandez
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Ria: Ladies and gentlemen, we are proud to present to you the graduates of the
Elementary Department Class of 2023, with their corresponding awards and
recognitions; composed of 37 students.

Starting off with the Grade VI Dignity.

BOYS:
1. Blitz Sam Nathan’L T. Agustin - KHK Awardee
2. Jaiden Alexis A. Canlas - KHK Awardee
3. Elmo Gabriel R. Casasos - With Honors & KHK Awardee
4. Drew Heidric P. Feranando - With High Honors & KHK Awardee
5. Anil Curt T. Lagazon - KHK Awardee
6. Edward Joseph L. Naluz - Loyalty Awardee &
Male Athlete of the Year
7. Caleb Kian O. Ramos - With Honors & KHK Awardee

GIRLS
1. Keziah Shailyn M. Antolin - KHK Awardee
2. Jaye-Nee Maureen G. Bueňo
3. Nigell Cezanne T. Claudio
4. Xinia C. Dela Cruz
5. Jeszell D. Dizon
6. Jershe N. Lacap - KHK Awardee
7. Liyahna Angelyn P. Sarmiento - With Honors & KHK Awardee
8. Rheignhana Clearrie S. Sison - With Honors & KHK Awardee
9. Kathleen Joyce F. Telacas - Female Athlete of the Year
10. Sophia Ayesha C. Zarate - Loyalty Awardee

Presenting to you this time, the graduates from the Grade VI- Nobility.

BOYS
1. Yamir Sachiel S. Castro
2. Eldian James B. Cruz - With Honors & KHK Awardee
3. Eldin Arc C. Cruz - With Honors, KHK Awardee &
Loyalty Awardee
4. Jam Zyros B. De Leon - KHK Awardee
5. Marc Spencer D. Dela Cruz
6. Sander Marcus G. Nombre - KHK Awardee
7. Vhinz Dyllan A. Panganiban
8. Gabriel Yuan T. Pineda - With Honors, KHK Awardee &
Loyalty Awardee
9. Max C. Prufer - KHK Awardee & Loyalty Awardee
10. Miguel C. Ramos
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11. Deniell Ford G. Santiago - Loyalty Awardee

12. Elijah B. Villavicencio - With High Honors,
KHK Awardee,
Loyalty Awardee,
Best in Math
Best in MAPEH

GIRLS
1. Shanelle Mae C. Abenes - With Honors, KHK Awardee &
Loyalty Awardee

2. Yelrish Yvanne Claire A. Canayon - First Honors

KHK Awardee
Best in EPP
Best in Araling Panlipunan
Leadership Awardee

3. Chricia Kayte M. Cayanan - With Honors & KHK Awardee

4. Ryo Jaira Clarin - KHK Awardee
5. Veniza Carmela Y. De Guzman - With Honors, KHK Awardee &
Loyalty Awardee

6. Sophia Veronica E. Hoyle - With Honors & KHK Awardee

7. Cynthia Yzabelle P. Parungao - Second Honors
KHK Awardee
Loyalty Awardee
Best in Reading
Best in Language
Best in Filipino
Best in Science
Best in Computer

8. Macy Kathrine B. Venasquez - With High Honors

KHK Awardee & Loyalty Awardee

Ria: Once again, the graduates from the Elementary Department. Let us give them a
round of applause.

Next, I call on Tr. Rina Mae Quiambao to read the names of the graduates from the
Senior Highschool Department.

READING THE NAMES OF THE GRADUATES FROM SHS

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Ka Jhon: And now, to give fitting and appropriate recognition to the students who achieved
the most for the academic year 2022 - 2023, once again, may we ask our University
President, Dr. Domingo, our Assistant School director, Bro. Agustin, and our guest
speaker, Bro. Rhens Emil Guevarra to hand in the awards.

We would like to call on once again on the stage the First Honor of the Grade 6
Class, Yelrish Yvanne Claire A. Canayon, for her special recognition.
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Ka Jhon: At this point, we would like to request the Valedictorian of the Grade 12 Class,
Nuella Amor D. Salisi, to join us on the stage for her special recognition.
This is to be followed by her Valedictory Address.

VALEDICTORY ADDRESS
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Ria: We shall now proceed to the Oath of Alumni to be led by Tr. Rina Mae Quiambao,
alumna of Class 2004. This will be immediately followed by the singing of our
Loyalty Hymn.

OATH OF ALUMNI & LOYALTY HYMN

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Ria: To add to the significance of this occasion, the graduates will now render their
graduation song entitled, “Today, We Graduate.”

Graduates, please rise.

GRADUATION SONG
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Ria: As a tribute song for Parents and Guardians of the Graduates, we present to you
“Awit ng Anak” with Music by Mr. Ernie Magtuto, and Lyrics by Professor and
Director Elson Montalbo.

The graduates would like to extend their deepest gratitude and love to their parents,
guardians, and loved ones who showed their unending support to them through thick
and thin. And for this, they would present their diplomas and flowers to them.

TRIBUTE SONG
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Ka Jhon: Please remain standing for the closing prayer to be led by a minister of the gospel,
Bro. JP Pagatpatan. Let us all rise.

CLOSING PRAYER
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Ka Jhon: Ladies and gentlemen, friends and families, let us now observe the retreat of colors.

RETREAT OF COLORS
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Ka John: In behalf of the entire New Era University Pampanga, we wholeheartedly express
our deepest gratitude to our beloved Executive Minister, BRO. EDUARDO V.
MANALO, for his love, guidance, and support to New Era University: It’s
Philosophy, Vision and Mission.

Maraming-maraming salamat po at mahal na mahal namin kayo!

Ria: To all our respected guests, parents, relatives, friends, ladies, and gentlemen, the
NEU – Pampanga Branch expresses our most sincere appreciation and thanks for
your presence. Thank you so much for gracing this occasion.

Your being here with us indeed added color and significance to this affair, some-
thing we would happily recall in the future. Thank you so much and God bless us all!

Ka John: Once again, CONGRATULATIONS to all the graduates! We are very proud of you!

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