
16/02/2025
AB, BSBA, BSOA HOLD SYMBOLIC PINNING AND SEND-OFF CEREMONY FOR INTERNS
FEBRUARY 15–With the theme “Future Carmelian Professionals: Pilgrims of Hope, Lighting the Path to Inspire and Lead,” Bachelor of Arts (AB) Program, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) Program, and Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (BSOA) Program of Higher Education Department (HED) held a symbolic pinning and send-off ceremony at Mount Carmel College of Baler (MCCB), Extension Campus, Brgy. Pingit, Baler, Aurora.
The program commenced with the entrance of interns together with their parents/guardians. Mr. Steven Melvin II V. Delante, AB Program Coordinator, led the para-liturgy followed by the singing of the national anthem and college hymn.
Mrs. Heraldine S. Villamora, College Affairs Officer (CAO), gave welcome remarks wherein she expressed her warm greetings to all attendees.
Three guest speakers shared valuable insights and heartfelt messages aiming to share inspiration and encouragement to the interns.
The first guest speaker—retired PMAJ Danilo B. Sison, a former AB Sociology student from batch 1994—greeted the interns warmly and addressed their key responsibilities. He reminded them not to fear failure but face it with courage. “Huwag kayong matakot sa pagkabigo dahil ang bawat pagkakamali ay hamon, at ang hamon ay pagkakataon,” Mr. Sison stated, reminding the students that each mistake is both a challenge and an opportunity for growth.
Continuing the stream of inspirational messages, the second guest speaker—Mr. Andro Jeff KC F. Daquiz, a former BSBA-Financial Management (FM) student from batch 2011—delivered an impactful message encouraging the interns to embrace their future roles with courage, passion, and resilience.
The third speaker—Ms. Jaymie H. Reyes, a former BSOA student from batch 2017—shared her journey and the valuable lessons she learned along the way, leaving the audience both motivated and inspired by her life experiences.
Certificates of appreciation were given to the guest speakers.
Presentation of interns was led by the program dean and coordinators. Mr. Delante presented the interns from AB, Mrs. Florabel B. Aragon presented the interns from BSBA, and Mrs. Maria Myla V. Carrasco presented the interns from BSOA. It was followed by the highly anticipated part of the event—the pinning ceremony.
The program continued with the candle lighting ceremony. Afterwards, words of response were given by representative interns from the three course programs followed by student intern pledge.
To officially conclude the program, everyone prayed the "Panalangin ng Carmelian". It was followed by photo op.
Words: Angelica Santiago
Photos: Aica Andrea Andres, Dennis Conrad Imperial, and Yaszumie Rhows Teh, BSOA