Bro. Armando Mana-ay, FMS our school Director. Dr. Evelyn V. Dollete our school Principal, Faculty and Staff, invited guests, my fellow graduates, Good evening.
Graduation is fast approaching. After that we will part ways and face a different life, but before that happens, let me just take a time to thank all those people who have made a difference in my life.
To my Alma Mater, Notre Dame of Cotabato, Thank you for being an inspiration to all of us for we know that we are privileged to have enrolled in this institution.
To my classmates, the memories we've shared will be kept forever. I will miss all the laughter, the cries, the sound trip, the transferring of seats, the noise which sometimes made me lose my temper, and the discussions which made us know each other better. Mamimis ko yun lahat and syempre pati kayo. But one thing I will surely never forget is the bonding and the teamwork we had as brothers and sisters in class. Remember Marksters, 60% Responsible and 40% pasaway.
To my friends, thank you for the friendship for the last 4 years here in NDC. Thank you for the comfort when problems arise and thank you also for the secrets we've shared. Salamat sa tiwala.
To our mentors, our teachers. Thank you for the patience, the perseverance and the understanding. You have done a great job in helping in our academics. We apologize for the times that we have misbehaved in class discussions, for the noise we made and for the times you got mad because of our being "pasaway". All those experiences made lessons for us.
To our dear parents, even if they are not around, they have always been a great inspiration in our lives and I would like to thank them sincerely for all the support and understanding of our needs and failures as a pain in growing up.
I would also remember the sense of security and protection for the ever presence of Kuya Bong, and the other guards. You will always be a part of our lives.
And last but not the least to the Almighty God, for creating us and giving us the chance to prove that we are truly His children.
Once again, good evening.