49TH COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

“From Tradition to Transformation: Shaping the Future, Today”

DMC OPEN FIELD
JUNE 6, 2025
4:00 PM

James: VISION
We envision ourselves to be the leading catholic educational
institution, forming holistic persons through globalized academic programs
and services for nation building.

Lan: MISSION
We commit ourselves to:
Espouse catholic education that fosters inclusivity and innovation for
the total formation of a person;
Embrace global standards of leadership in governance, instruction,
research and community extension that transform the person and the
society; and
Engineer a contextualized curriculum that is on a par with
international standards and world class services that enable globally
immersed and empowered students.

James: Honored guests, parents, friends, ladies and gentlemen, let us all witness
the processional of the candidates for graduation, class of 2025!

PROCESSIONAL MARCH

James: The Faculty and Staff

Lan: The School Administration, The Board of Trustees

James: The School President

Lan: The Guest Speaker

James: The College Colors & The Colors of the Republic

Requesting everyone to please rise for the singing of Philippine National

Anthem and to be followed by the Alma Mater Song.

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM

ALMA MATER SONG
James: Please be seated. At this juncture, to give us the Welcome Adress, let us
welcome the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research, Dr. Dino
Joey Cordova. An applause please.

WELCOME ADDRESS

James: Thank you very much for that welcome remarks, Dr. Dino Joey Cordova.

Lan: Hoods are the most expressive component of the academic attire. Rich with
tradition and quality, the hoods are a distinguished addition to your
graduation ensemble, symbolizing the scholarly accomplishments that set
you apart.

Lan: In this significant affair, let us all witness as these graduates will have their
imposition of hoods.

IMPOSITION OF HOODS

Lan: Thank you everyone. We have come now to recognize outstanding students
who conquer the great expectations set before them and lay foundation of
lasting achievement and success with massive blocks of honesty, integrity
and hard work.

Lan: Without any further ado, may we request the School President, Atty. Albert
T. Concha Jr., to be assisted by the Vice President for Academics &
Research, Dr. Dino Joey L. Cordova, for the Presentation and Awarding
of highest Academic Honors.

PRESENTATION AND AWARDING OF HIGHEST ACADEMIC HONORS

James: ARCAY, KENT

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Magna Cum Laude

GONZALES, MARIENEL S.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Magna Cum Laude

PEREZ, DANDREV C.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Magna Cum Laude

HUSSIN, FARAH C.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Magna Cum Laude
 MALLORCA, GIAN PHILIP E.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Magna Cum Laude

Lan: ALGUNO, ISABEL S.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Cum Laude

ADARO, KHARYLL KATE D.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Cum Laude

BALATAYO, ALMELA MAE D.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Cum Laude

BAYRON, ROWIE B.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Cum Laude

BUNIEL, JOHANNA KRISTHEL E.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Cum Laude

MAQUILING, JUDD ASHLEY S.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Cum Laude

TSAI, YA-WEN L.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Cum Laude

MOROSCALLO, JACK VINCENT S.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Cum Laude

Lan: Congratulations to all of you.

James: Now, to introduce our Guest Speaker this afternoon, may we call on the
Vice President for SEALD, Dr. Gerald T. Concha. An applause please.

INTRODUCTION OF THE GUEST SPEAKER

INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE
James: Thank you very much, Dr. Desiderio Apag III. That was a truly remarkable
and at the same time a powerful message. Once again, our Guest Speaker,
CHEd Commissioner, Dr. Desiderio Apag III.

James: To express our deepest gratitude, may we request our Guest Speaker,
CHEd Commissioner Dr. Desiderio Apag III, also the School President,
Atty. Albert T. Concha, Jr. assisted by for the
giving of plaque of appreciation and token of gratitude to our honored guest
speaker.

James: Let me read to the citations…

DMC College Foundation, Inc.,

Sta. Filomena, Dipolog City

PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION

is awarded to

DR. DESIDERO R. APAG, III

Commencement Speaker

for imparting his valuable insights and sharing his precious time to the
students, teachers and community members during the 49th
Commencement Exercises.

Given this 6th day of June 2025 at DMC College Foundation, Inc., Sta.
Filomena, Dipolog City.

Signed…

DR. DINO JOEY L. CORDOVA

VP for Academic Affairs & Research

ATTY. ALBERT T. CONCHA, JR.

President

GIVING OF PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION &

TOKEN OF GRATITUDE TO THE HONORED GUEST
Lan: At this point in time, to present the candidates for graduation, may we call
on the Vice President for Academics & Research, Dr. Dino Joey L.
Cordova to be followed by the confirmation and acceptance of candidates
by the School President, Atty. Albert Concha Jr.

PRESENTATION OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

Doctor of Education
Major in Educational Management (in consortium w/ NORSU)
Master of Arts in Educational Management (in consortium w/ NORSU)
Master in Public Administration (with thesis)
Master in Public Administration (non-thesis)
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major in Marketing Management
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

CONFIRMATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF CANDIDATES

Lan: Congratulations class of 2025! To give the Commencement Speech, please

welcome KENT ARCAY, Bachelor of Science in Nursing – magna cum
laude. A round of applause please!

COMMENCEMENT SPEECH

Lan: Thank you for that heartening story behind this remarkable success, Kent.

Lan: The moment of triumph is finally here! May we welcome back on stage once
again, the School President, Atty. Albert T. Concha, Jr. to be assisted by
the OIC-School Registrar, Mr. Rey B. Cornillo, for the distribution of
diploma to the graduates.

DISTRIBUTION OF DIPLOMA
James: Doctor of Education Major in Educational Management
(in consortium w/ NOrSU)

BELLO, JUDY ANN E.

Dissertation:
“TEACHING PERFORMANCE AND PERSPECTIVE OF SECONDARY
TEACHERS: BASIS FOR EXTENSION AND CONTINUING
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM”

COLALJO, JAMES L.
Dissertation:
"COMMUNITY COLLABORATION FOR EFFECTIVE BRIGADA ESKWELA
IMPLEMENTATION: A FRAMEWORK FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT"

LABAD, EVELYN C.
Dissertation:
“INDIGENOUS PEOPLES EDUCATION IMPLEMENTATION: A PROGRAM
EVALUATION AND REVIEW”

BOTH: Congratulations, dear graduates!

James: Now, to give the pledge of loyalty to the alma mater. Please welcome, Farah
C. Hussin Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology – magna cum laude.

PLEDGE OF LOYALTY

Lan: Thank you very much, Farah.

Lan: To induct our graduates into the DMCCFI Alumni Association, may we
welcome back the School President, Atty. Albert T. Concha, Jr.

INDUCTION OF GRADUATES TO THE DMCCFI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Lan: Thank you, Atty. Albert. At this juncture, let us join together as our
graduates sing their graduation song “Next In Line” in celebrating the
culmination of their hard work and dedication.

GRADUATION SONG

Lan: To conclude our ceremony, please remain standing for the DMC HYMN and
to be followed by the RECESSIONAL.

RECESSIONAL
Lan: As we bring this memorable day to a close, let us reflect on the journey that
brought us here and look forward with hope and determination to the future
that lies ahead. To our graduates, you have made us all incredibly proud.
May you carry the lessons, friendships, and memories from this institution
with you always.

James: Thank you, everyone, for being part of this significant milestone.
Congratulations once again to the Class of 2025! Go forth and conquer your
dreams.

BOTH: We are your masters of ceremony.

James: I am Prof. James Baes

Lan: and this is Lan

BOTH: Farewell and Godspeed! Long live DMCians

JAMES O. BAES, LPT, M.Ed., MAEM & FROILAND B. MEÑOSA, RN

Masters of Ceremony