24/05/2026
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โโMARAWI CITY โ The Mindanao State University (MSU) College of Law held its Purple Hood and Bar Passers 2025 Testimonial on May 24, 2026, at the Ranaw Business Hotel. The event honored the current graduating class alongside the university's newly licensed lawyers, featuring addresses from university officials, student representatives, past valedictorians, and the Senior Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
โDuring the addresses, OIC Dean Atty. Annabelle B. Caรฑazares-Mindalano reminded the honorees that the law is a profound responsibility to act as an instrument of justice, while MSU System President Atty. Paisalin P.D. Tago, CPA, emphasized that the SABLAY symbols public trust, challenging the new professionals to prioritize integrity over technical competence alone.
It was followed by Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen who served as the keynote speaker. He stated that a legal career must be measured by its contribution to a dignified society and calling for a collective pact never to fail the public.
As a response, Class Valedictorian 2026 Hanna Nasriah C. Sansarona expressed gratitude for the shared resilience of the graduating full-time, working, and student-parents, while Atty. Moh'd Nor A. Ibrahim (Valedictorian 2025) noted that bar preparation begins on day one of law school, outlining discipline, rest, honesty, practice, and prayer as his core principles for success.
Furthermore, Atty. Sittie Hedaya S. Pansar (Valedictorian 2024) shared how overcoming an initial setback taught her that resilience defines a lawyer and that delayed success is still success, a sentiment echoed by Atty. Dayamon P. Macalnas-Bubong, who credited the faculty with teaching endurance and urged the new lawyers to use their words to defend and inspire.
Finally, Atty. Aniah D. Dumpa (First Honorable Mention 2023) discussed navigating major surgery and isolation during her review, emphasizing that a flawless preparation does not exist and that the exam ultimately serves as a deep test of character and faith.