By Rusieljs G. Lunasco

CPU President Dr. Teodoro Robles giving the welcome remarks.

Central Philippine University held separate virtual commencement ceremonies for its 1,422 Basic Education graduates and completers from June 29 to July 2, 2020.

The University Kindergarten and the Junior High School aired their moving-up ceremonies on June 29 and July 1 respectively. Graduation ceremonies for the Elementary and the Senior High School were streamed on June 30 and July 2, respectively.

“The current situation did not hinder us from witnessing and honoring the sacrifices and accomplishments of Class 2020,” said University President Dr. Teodoro Robles. He also encouraged the graduates to continue reaching for their dreams and value and strengthen the relationships they’ve formed in their years in school.

JHS student and highest among the graduates in the regular class Yvonne Lin, as she delivered her speech.

“Many of us are sad, that we can’t go on stage and receive our diplomas because of the pandemic but it can’t stop us from aiming our goals toward success, said Creza Alexandra Cuenca in a speech in behalf of the elementary graduates. She thanked parents and teachers for motivating and inspiring the graduates.

“We may come from different walks of life, but today, we share the same achievement and the same stage,” said JHS student Yvonne Lin in her speech. She also encouraged her fellow graduates to celebrate this significant milestone despite the pandemic.

Of the 407 completers, 57 are from the University Kindergarten and 350 from Junior High School. Of the 1,015 graduates, 165 are from the Elementary School and 850 from Senior High School.

More than 50,000 people have been reached so far by the virtual graduation and moving-up ceremonies on Facebook and Youtube.