AUF Speech

Atty. Joseph Emmanuel Angeles, University President, Dr. Archimedes David, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Lucia Hipolito, Dean of the College of the Criminal Justice Education, Dr. Chere ́ Ytturalde, Dean of the College of Business and Accountancy, Dr. Elvira Balinas, Dean of the College of Education, mentors, fellow professionals, ladies and gentlemen, a blessed evening to one and all.

We all started as dreamers. To chase our big dreams, we promised to go the distance. When we went the distance, we aimed to run farther for the extra mile.

In our pursuit of excellence, we ran our individual races. We had our own tales of joys and travails, of ups and downs, of successes and frustrations. We had our fair share of sleepless nights and tons of eye bags just to fulfill our duties and responsibilities as Angelenean students but enjoyed every bittersweet moment with our ever-supportive and trustworthy angels called family, relatives, mentors and colleagues. We burned our midnight oils just to prepare for lessons and demonstrations, to defend theses and case studies, and to write endless reports and finish mind-boggling requirements. Indeed, we have our own stories to tell that would definitely make us smile.

Inevitably, we are now immersed with the realities of the profession as we explore each corner of our workplace. There’s no backing up. We only have one choice and that is to move forward and realize our dreams. Questions of competence and aptitude may well up our minds. We could have come across rocky roads and stirred by overwhelming hardships. We could have stumbled upon the murky reserves of failure if not for the knowledge of the philosophies which lit our way, if not for the skills of loving and flexibility which op...

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...cher is not only a fountain of knowledge but also a seeker of it. He must not stop learning and growing with time, abreast with changes and open to new ideas.

We all started as dreamers. To chase our big dreams, we promised to go the distance. When we went the distance, we aimed to run farther for the extra mile. Now, we are finally where fate wants us to be…where the Almighty Lord willed us to go. We wholeheartedly welcomed the genesis of a new chapter in our lives with the strength and the willpower, all for the service to humanity. Before we start conquering the world, let us look back and give back to our country, our community, our Alma Mater. Let us be generous with time, expertise, and resources. Let us be proud of our roots and make everyone benefit from this pride.

Professionals we will be for God and Humanity! Congratulations and to God be all the glory.