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By Franchesca Ninna Sariana

Dominating the final wave of graduates, the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) produced 1,443 out of the 1,955 completers during the last day of the University of Antique (UA) - Main Campus 77th Commencement Exercises today, July 3, at the UA Tiripunan Hall.

Following CIT's turnout, the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) sent off 190 graduates, followed by the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) with 188, and the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CCIS) with 134.

In his speech, Regional Director of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) - Region VI Engr. Arecio A. Casing Jr. stated that the graduates are now the future of the nation, noting how leadership is defined by service to others.

“Beginning today, you become partners in building the future of our republic. Development is ultimately about people. Behind every statistics is a family. Behind every investment is a worker. Behind every economic indicator is a human story. This realization has shaped the understanding on leadership,” Engr. Casing said.

Following the commencement address, the graduates received their respective diplomas and certificates before reciting the Pledge of Loyalty and Alumni Pledge—officially instating them into the UA Alumni Association.

Moreover, the three-day graduation series kicked off on July 1, previously featuring separate rites for the College of Maritime Studies (CMS), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Management and Governance (CMG), and College of Teacher Education (CTE).

Photos by Claire Angelie Magbanua

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 ✈️

Thank you for your service, Pubmates. Your journey with The PRISM has reached its final boarding call, and you are now officially cleared for departure.

To our graduating staff:

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐲
Editor-in-Chief

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Associate Editor for Supervision

𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐳𝐡𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐣𝐢𝐧𝐨
Head Photojournalist

Congratulations to our outstanding graduating staff! You were more than student journalists—you became voices that informed, leaders who inspired, and individuals who carried the values of The PRISM through every story written, every photograph captured, and every responsibility entrusted to you.

Behind every deadline met, every challenge overcame, and every achievement earned, was passion, dedication, and a commitment to excellence that left a lasting mark on this publication.

As you prepare for your next destination, may you carry with you the lessons, memories, and experiences you gained throughout this journey. Though your flight may now depart from the halls of The PRISM, the legacy you leave behind will continue to guide and inspire those who follow.

This is not a goodbye—it is simply another beginning.

Boarding complete. Cleared for take off. Your next destination awaits. 🤍