28/03/2026
| ACSHS End-of-School-Year Rites: Celebrate Dreams, Grit, and New Beginnings.
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โANTIPOLO CITY โ More than just a ceremony, the End-of-School-Year Rites of Antipolo City Senior High School (ACSHS) for Batch 2026 with the theme โPilipinong Nagsipagtapos: Handang Mamuno nang may Kakayahan at Mabuting Pagkatao,โ became a heartfelt celebration of dreams fulfilled, challenges overcome, and futures waiting to unfold.
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โHeld on March 27, 2026, Friday, the event gathered graduating students from the STEM, HUMSS, ABM, and TVL strandsโthe batch comprised 1,154 graduates in total, with 650 students from the Academic Track and 504 from the Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) strand.
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โAs the processional began, a sense of pride filled the venueโ teachers, officials, and faculty members walked across the venue highlighting their dedication and unwaving commitment.
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โThe ceremony formally opened with the entrance of colors, followed by the singing of the National Anthem, and student-led prayer.
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โThe ceremony was graced by esteemed public officials, including Ronaldo V. Puno and Andrea โAndengโ Bautista Ynares, who attended on behalf of her husband, Casimiro โJunโ A. Ynares III, also present was Dr. Rodrigo M. Rodriguez Jr., Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, representing Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Lerma L. Flandez, CESO VI, highlighting the strong support of education leaders for the event.
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โFor the welcome remarks, ACSHS School Head Mrs. Liza L. Banayo thanked City Goverment of Antipolo, Provincial Government of Rizal, and other officials in the program.
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โShe emphasized that the day marked not just the end of a chapter but a celebration of the studentsโ hard work, perseverance, and success, as well as the sacrifices and unwavering support of their parents.
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โโAng araw na ito ay hindi lamang pagtatapos ng isang yugto, kundi isang mahalagang pagdiriwang ng inyong sipag, tiyaga, at tagumpay ng bawat isa sainyo, at mas tagumpay syempre ng inyong mga magulang na walang sawang gumabay, nagsakripisyo at magmahal,โ she expressed.
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โRecognition followed, as students who excelled in academics and leadership were honoredโ each award symbolizing not just achievement, but discipline and sacrifice.
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โThe ceremony took on a more personal note as ACSHS Assistant Principal Jeneth D. Sobrevega introduced ASEC Jerome T. Buenviaje, whereas he delivered his inspirational message, speaking as both a public servant and a former alumni from University of the Philippines.
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โSir Buenviaje explained that the story of the Little Monk and the Samurai shows that heaven and hell are not places but states of mind, shaped by oneโs reactions and emotions.
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โHe also added that true leadership comes from influence, competence, and character, emphasizing the importance of humility and self-discipline.
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โMoreover, one of the eveningโs most memorable moments was the recognition of Mrs. Ana Rose Dela Cruz, who received the prestigious Huwarang G**o Award, her dedication and excellence in teaching were celebrated with a plaque, a certificate, an 80,000 PHP scholarship, and a 5,000 PHP cash incentive, honoring her remarkable impact on students and the school community.
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โMeanwhile, Ashley Ann A. Danday of HUMSS 1207 was recognized as the Outstanding Student of the Year, receiving 160,000 PHP cash incentive, highlighting her exceptional achievements and dedication, the ceremony also honored the top performers in each track with the Senate Gold Medal Award for Academic Excellence: Rain Derrick B. Salonga from ABM 1202 , Althea Denise M. Almonte from HUMSS 1203, and Joshua R. Jabagat from STEM 1201, all recognized for earning the highest marks in their respective strands.
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โMoments of reflection echoed through the venue as Joshua R. Jabagat, the batch valedictorianโ representing the graduates, shared memories of laughter, struggles, and triumphs.
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โ".. Ang yugtong ito ay hindi lamang pag-abot ng isang mithiin ito ay isang proseso ng pagbitaw. Pagbitaw sa mga nakasanayan, sa mga taong naging bahagi ng ating araw-araw, at sa mga sandaling hindi na muling mababalik. Ngunit kailangan nating maunawaan na may mga bagay sa buhay na kailangan nating iwan hindi dahil wala na itong halaga, kundi dahil tapos na ang papel nito sa ating buhay," he said, highlighting the importance of letting go, and opening new paths in life.
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โIn addition, Lindsay Angeline B. Yap from STEM 1202 led the pledge of the graduating students, with this, they were officially declared completers of the K to 12 Basic Education Program.
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โAs the school hymn echoed with the song "Saranggola" by the band Ben&Ben, and the recessional began, the ceremony closed not with finality, but with promise and pride.
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โFurthermore, for Batch 2026, the End-of-School-Year Rites was not just an endingโit was the beginning of everything they had worked for.
| Via Joyce Corpuz, The Viewpoint News
Photo Courtesy of: Althea Peterson, and Lei Galvez