“ON this occasion, we not only celebrate your academic excellence but also your resilience and determination despite the challenges you faced. Now, here you are, graduating with dreams in hand, ready to face the world with new hope and strength.”

This was the message of Senator Christopher ‘Bong’ Go during 22nd Commencement Exercises of Gordon College in Olongapo City, Zambales.

All graduates have received graduation gift packs and congratulatory cards from the senator while the faculty and staff also received special gift packs.

Additionally, the valedictorian and ‘class goat’ received a watch.

Go then congratulated the graduates expressing his immense pride in their achievements.

“To the graduates, I offer my heartfelt congratulations. Sa inyong pagtatapos, isang bagong yugto na ng buhay ang inyong papasukin. Maaaring may mga pagsubok, ngunit tandaan niyo, sa bawat pagsubok ay may katumbas na pagkakataon. Ang inyong edukasyon ay magiging susi sa maraming pinto ng oportunidad,” he proclaimed.

He emphasized the value of their education, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

“Learning does not end in school; it is just the beginning,” Go reminded the students.

He underscored the continuous nature of education, encouraging them to keep learning as they step beyond the classroom walls.

Special recognition was given to the parents and guardians of the graduating students as Go commended them for their unwavering support, which was crucial to the student’s success.

He also lauded the faculty members for their commitment to providing quality education and serving as second parents or guardians to the students in school, especially the Officer-In-Charge College President of Gordon College Dr. Imelda DP. Soriano.