30/10/2025
IN PHOTOS | The 1st ever Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremony for 4th year Office Administration students also took place on October 24, 2025, started at 1:00 p.m, and was also held at Tiwi Gymnasium.
They were gathered to celebrate this special event that brought them with pride and enthusiasm as future business administrators.
The event commenced with the processional march, accompanied by their respective parents, symbolizing that in this special moment, their parents will always be there to support them and clap for their success.
Hon. Jerahmeel C. Clerigo, Municipal Councilor, gave his warm welcome and congratulatory remarks to each and everyone, as he also left with a saying that their hard work and perseverance is one step closer towards their dreams. Followed by Dr. Ariel C. Dacillo for his heartfelt message, as he reminded them that never stop dreaming and believing, just keep pursuing what they've started because these hardships will be paid off someday. After that, the most awaited part of the event came: Pinning and Candle Lighting proper, where parents plastered a proud smile as they put the pin to their child clothes. As it symbolizes a real start towards their professional journey. Afterwards, Pledge of Commitment followed. As they take this oath, the atmosphere was filled with so much joy, gratitude, and determination that was visible to their faces. Slowly but surely, in every step they take, pride and grace is evident.
To conclude the event, Dr. Avelino C. Belleza, TCC-OIC President, delivered his word of challenge for every intern in Business Administration to walk with integrity, pride and compassion as future professionals in the field of business. Followed by Dr. Catherine C. Blanco, Students Affairs and Services Coordinator, expressed her ever touching closing remarks on how grateful and happy she is to the students' success. Her speech was delivered with gratitude and pride.
The event concluded at 4:18 p.m. Indeed, this kind of celebration brought not only a smile and joy, but also allowing to arouse the fire within the students to strive and continue as their hard work, determination, efforts was seen, appreciated and has been acknowledged. This recognition is not solely for their success but also to their dreams that they have shaped, their journeys that have filled with purpose. Truly, this brought light even in a simple yet symbolic moment for each and every one.
Photos | Kim Berces