CKS College holds graduation rites for Higher Education Class of 2025
- Last Updated on July 1, 2025 1:08 PM
CKS College held its solemn graduation rites for its Higher Education Class of 2025 on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. at the Chiang Kai Shek Auditorium with a benign atmosphere, gratifying the blessing of being a CKS-ian.
To commence the ceremony, CKS College guidance counselor Rainier Uy graced the momentous occasion as the emcee.
CKS Vice President Dr. Rolance Chua delivered his opening remarks to acknowledge and thank the guests in attendance. CKS President Dr. Judelio Yap lauded and conferred the diplomas for the 123 graduates of the Higher Education Class of 2025 as they embark on a new chapter in lives instilled by the competence and values of CKSC.
Deans’ Council Chair of the CKS College Ankiat Byron Co introduced an accomplished alumnus of CKSC, Aurora Isabela Mayor Hon. Joseph Christian G. Uy, who praised his alma mater’s brand visibility under the leadership of Dr. Judelio Yap before inspiring the graduates with a wisdom they can proudly carry venturing on another chapter of their lives.
“Always show up no matter how tired or uncertain you feel, [...] the ones who fall and learn stand up stronger and are the ones who succeed, [...], guard your reputation with your life, [...], you must not stop learning and [...] the best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today,” Mayor Uy gave five sound pieces of advice for the 123 graduates of the Higher Education Class of 2025 and added that they are well-prepared for the outside world because of the discipline instilled by CKS in them.
Deans’ Council Chair of the CKS College Ankiat Byron Co also presented the awards received by the graduates of the Higher Education Class of 2025:
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Summa Cum Laude – Annah S. Cabrales (Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Teaching Chinese Language);
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Magna Cum Laude – Danielle Santina Y. Dy (Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Chinese Literature);
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Cum Laude – Micaela May D. Benigno (Bachelor of Science in Business Management, major in Management), Ethan Lance Y. Ching (Bachelor of Science in Business Management, major in Management), Angel Shaine N. Fu (Bachelor of Science in Business Management, major in Management), Anjelo Rey S. Sebastian (Bachelor of Science in Business Management, major in Management);
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Julian Cotio Award for Academic Excellence – Annah S. Cabrales (Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Teaching Chinese Language);
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Late Chua Tan Bi Tin (Alumni Batch 20) Academic Award – Micaela May D. Benigno (Bachelor of Science in Business Management, major in Management), Annah S. Cabrales (Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Teaching Chinese Language), Ethan Lance Y. Ching (Bachelor of Science in Business Management, major in Management), Angel Shaine N. Fu (Bachelor of Science in Business Management, major in Management), Anjelo Rey S. Sebastian (Bachelor of Science in Business Management, major in Management);
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Graduate Studies Academic Excellence Award – Julius Edward B. Tapispisan (Master in Business Administration), Jenneth S. Norcio (Master of Arts in Education, major in English Language Teaching);
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Graduate Studies Research Excellence Award – Amiel Jerwin B. Bona (Master of Arts in Education, major in Educational Management and Supervision), Brenda R. Ong (Master of Arts in Education, major in English Language Teaching), Christian A. Reyes (Master in Business Administration), Charlene G. Serafines (Master of Arts in Education, major in Educational Management and Supervision);
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Loyalty Award – Klarisse Cheska “Kibo” D. Ang (Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management), Marian Nicole M. Capalad (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Management), Linus Woodrow U. Cheng (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Marketing Management), Klarisse Nicholle A. Cho (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Marketing Management), Kim Nicole M. De Ramos (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Marketing Management), Danielle Santina Y. Dy (Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Chinese Literature), Angel Shaine N. Fu (Bachelor of Science in Business Management, major in Management), Hannah Kathleen R. Koengchiat (Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Teaching Chinese Language), Shelley Rae C. Vicher (Bachelor of Science in Accountancy).
Bachelor of Science in Education major in Teaching Chinese Language and Higher Education Class of 2025 summa cum laude Anna Cabrales represented the 123 graduates and thanked CKS for giving them the privilege to pursue their dreams.
Senior Students’ Organization President Klarisse Nicholle A. Cho led the offering of the Class of 2025 while Danielle Santina Y. Dy presided over the pledge of loyalty to solidify the commitment of the 123 graduates.
Lastly, the President of the CKS Alumni Association Alex E. Sy admitted the accomplished graduates to the CKSC Alumni Association, a kind gesture signifying the instillment of a true CKS-ian’s identity.
Article by: Justin Benedict Lim