19/06/2026
Lay collaborators, administrators, and guests joined 397 graduates and their loved ones as the community came together to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 at the 59th Higher Education Commencement Exercises, June 18.
With the theme “Unbound and Unscripted: Rewriting the Rules of Success,” the graduation ceremony, which was held at the Recoletos 4th Centennial Gymnasium, began with ROTC Cadets performing the entrance of colors.
Steven Kurt P. Vallada, Magna Cum Laude (BS Psychology) led attendees in a moment of prayer, followed by Von Ianeer L. Gonzales, Magna Cum Laude (BS Nursing) who conducted the singing of the Philippine National Anthem.
After College Registrar Raymond A. Castro declared the commencement exercises open, Eliah Lord O. Ambayec, Magna Cum Laude (BS Information Technology) delivered the Welcome Address.
Following the presentation of candidates for graduation, Fr. Dexter D. Palagtiosa, OAR, Chancellor, conferred the titles and degrees. Together with Dr. Jesusa D. Ortuoste, Vice President for Academics and Research, he then presented the Academic Honors and Special Awards to outstanding graduates.
Afterward, the members of the Class of 2026 made their way across the stage with their parents to receive their diplomas from Religious Administrators and their respective Deans.
Maria Soledad T. Tubay, Coordinator for Alumni Affairs, then introduced this year's Commencement Speaker Ralph Lester Velasquez, an alumnus from Batch 2016, whose address was replete with valuable insights and inspiration.
Other highlights of the event included Summa Cum Laude Ryan Jensen P. Parani's (BS Psychology) words of gratitude, the induction of graduates into the SSC-R de Cavite Alumni Federation by its President Erickberth N. Calupe, as well as the Pledge of Loyalty led by Neri Christiane C. Tejada (MBA).
Ben & Ben's "Saranggola" then filled the gymnasium as Jhurrell Yhana P. Liban, Magna Cum Laude (BS Nursing) took the stage to accompany her batchmates in singing. The focus then shifted to the graduates’ families as they paid tribute to the parents and guardians who supported them with tokens of gratitude and affection.
The event drew to a close with the singing of the SSC-R de Cavite Hymn.