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A commencement speech for Batch 2010 of Saint Philomena’s Academy
Written and delivered by: Dr. Francisco Raul D. Salvador

School Director Reverend Father Teofilo L. Calicdan, Campus Minister Reverend Father Dionisio Luzano, School Principal Ms. Lina M. Valloyas, Members of the Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff, Parents, My dear graduates, Ladies and Gentlemen:

A pleasant evening to you all.

This afternoon when I entered the open doors of this familiar building, I was brought back in time when thirty eight years ago, I walked away from the portals of our beloved Alma Mater Saint Philomena's Academy, unsure of what was in store for me or what tomorrow may bring.  I never dreamed of becoming a medical doctor, much less to be the commencement speaker as I am now. But here I am, and I am truly honored to be your guest speaker on this, your graduation day.

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Retrieved from "Cape Bolinao" by Gin.Quesada

History and Culture always take a back seat in this age of global network and cyber transactions or what most young scholars describe as a postmodern world. Understandably, the focus is always on the global market and the pursuit of
international status and recognition. The locale and the national are suddenly rendered imagined cultures and spaces, its historical and cultural import as romantic constructions of the elite.

But basic education still has its responsibility to inform young Filipinos about their ethnic origins, language, history and culture.  The subject of identity and ethnicity is still paramount in the interest of humanity in search of knowledge and homeland. Histories and cultures are not only constructed by the elite for language in itself has different forms of expression and articulation not exclusive to the written language of the elite.

Read more: PANGASINAN: An Ethnocultural Mapping

By virtue of  Provincial Ordinance No. 143-2010 titled “An Ordinance Declaring and Citing April 5, 1580 as the official Foundation Day of Pangasinan,” the Monday after the Holy Week 2010 observance shall be the 1st official celebration of Pangasinan Day to usher in the 430th Foundation Day of the Province of Pangasinan.

To ensure  a festive and colorful celebration of the event, Governor Amado T. Espino Jr. had sought the involvement  of all cities and municipalities during the Agew na Pangasinan with activities scheduled from 6 in the morning to midnight. These would include the Parada na Dayew, a parade of floats and contingents of thirty (30) or more participants from each Local Government Unit (LGU), and the inauguration of the rehabilitated Sison Auditorium.   

Read more: Before Pangasinan Day, there was a Pozorrubio Day, at the Kapitolyo!

And that is just for a start. 

The local administration party, Lakas-CMD Kampi, quietly observed the first day of the Election 2010 campaign period on Friday March 26 by going on a Visita Iglecia from Ina ng Manaoag to Senior Tesoro of Calasiao. That night, they held their first campaign meeting in the barangay of Villegas. 

Read more: Campaign period begins; opposition fires first salvos

From San Diego, California, these majestic lions dropped down on Pozorrubio on March 24, landing on soft
paws and even softer hearts. Immediately, they were in fighting mode. Fighting ails and pains and germs!

Read more: San Diego Majestic Lions Club conducts medical mission in Pozorrubio

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