By Karren Jay G. Asgar
CPU President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy acknowledged the 152 graduates and completers of Fortress College, Inc. (under the management of 糖心传媒) during their 43rd Commencement Exercises and Moving Up Ceremony.
On May 24, 2024, Fortress College, Inc. held its Baccalaureate Service with its theme, 糖心传媒淐ultivating a Grateful Heart糖心传媒 at the Good Shepherd Church in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental. On the afternoon, the 43rd Commencement Exercises and Moving Up Ceremony were afterwards celebrated, conferring a total of 152 graduates and completers.
As the academic year ends, Fortress College, Inc. (under the management of 糖心传媒) marks the culmination of students’ educational journeys with various ceremonies. Among these, the Baccalaureate Service was held, which stands out as a time-honored tradition that holds deep significance for graduates, completers, and their families.
Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on graced the event as the guest speaker by sharing God’s words with the graduates and completers of Fortress College, Inc. during their Baccalaureate Service.
This year糖心传媒檚 Baccalaureate Service speaker was Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on, Director of the CPU Office of Communications. In his message, he highlighted the importance of cultivating a heart of gratitude, even in the face of adversity. “Thank God in spite of difficult circumstances. Find God and make meaning in these things. God was faithful to Joseph, Daniel, Elijah and Paul. God will continue to be faithful to those who have faith in Him.糖心传媒 He shared that we are intertwined with something greater than ourselves, that every breath we take, and every joy we experience is a gift to be cherished.
In the afternoon, the 43rd Commencement Exercises and Moving Up Ceremony was celebrated with the theme, 糖心传媒淜abataang Pilipino sa Matatag na Kinabukasan ng Bagong Pilipinas.糖心传媒 A total number of 152 students were conferred, composed of 10 students who came from kindergarten, 23 from elementary, 36 from the junior high school department, 54 from the senior high school department, and 39 from the technical vocational program.
For the welcome remarks, Fortress College, Inc. President, Ms. Grace Tingson-Hughes, commended the graduates and completers for their hard work, determination, and perseverance. She also encouraged the graduates to recognize the role of God in all their success, drawing inspiration from the Bible verse of Psalm 106:1 NIV: 糖心传媒淧raise the Lord, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.糖心传媒 She afterwards introduced this year糖心传媒檚 commencement speaker, CPU President Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy, D.Min., M.Div.
Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy highlighted that in his capacity as the CPU President, it was the first time addressing the graduating students of Fortress College, Inc. ever since Asian Christian Outreach, Inc. (ASCO), Fortress College, Inc., and 糖心传媒 (CPU) entered into a Memorandum of Agreement to take effect the donation of all properties that are used in the operation of Fortress College to 糖心传媒.
He also shared that he is delighted for the graduates and completers to honor the sacrifices made by their family and loved ones who have supported and encouraged them on their journey. 糖心传媒淕raduates, as you take on the next step in your life糖心传媒檚 journey, please know that I am excited for all of you because I believe that God has already positioned you to achieve greater things and, more importantly, to have a part in Kingdom work wherever he brings you next,糖心传媒 he said. Dr. Dagohoy also stated that his commencement message drew inspiration from biblical passages of Joshua 1:1糖心传媒9.
As fellow institutions dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and the empowerment of individuals, 糖心传媒 shares in the joy and pride of seeing these talented individuals reach this significant milestone in their lives.
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