San Sebastian College - Recoletos de Cavite

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San Sebastian College-Recoletos de Cavite proudly joins the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing Ceremony for TANGLAW Pilipinas, a collaborative undertaking of the San Sebastian College-Recoletos Cavite and San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila and the Philippine Coast Guard.

This partnership provides On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Internship students with the opportunity to develop innovative digital solutions that will enhance the management, monitoring, and operations of lighthouses across the Philippines.

By fostering collaboration between academia and government, this initiative strengthens experiential learning, promotes technological innovation, and empowers future Sebastinian professionals to create meaningful solutions that contribute to national development.

Together, we illuminate the future through innovation, collaboration, and service.

Today, we celebrate the feast day of the birth of St. John the Baptist — the voice crying out in the wilderness, the faithful herald who prepared the way for Christ.

Standing at the threshold between the Old and New Covenants, St. John the Baptist holds a special place in salvation history. Chosen even before birth and announced by the angel Gabriel, his life became a living testimony to God’s mercy and promise. Through prayer, sacrifice, and unwavering obedience, he fulfilled his mission: to point hearts toward the coming of the Savior.

John’s words continue to echo through generations: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” In this declaration, he revealed the fulfillment of God’s saving plan and directed all glory not to himself, but to Christ.

May the life of St. John the Baptist inspire us to live with courage, humility, and total trust in God’s will — becoming witnesses who prepare the way for Christ through our words and actions.

St. John the Baptist, pray for us.🕊️

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Ryan Jensen P. Parani (BS Psychology), Summa Cum Laude of the Class of 2026, addressed his fellow graduates during the 59th Higher Education Commencement Exercises on June 18. His speech was an ode to love and aspirations. As he reminisced on his Sebastinian journey, he attributed his success to being anchored in a community that lived and breathed the virtue of love. He also hailed the power of a dream to drive self-belief no matter life's circumstances.

Bravo, Ryan Jensen! Thank you for espousing the ideals of "Caritas et Scientia". We know that you will continue to do your alma mater proud.

Lay collaborators, administrators, and guests joined 397 graduates and their loved ones as the community came together to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 at the 59th Higher Education Commencement Exercises, June 18.

With the theme “Unbound and Unscripted: Rewriting the Rules of Success,” the graduation ceremony, which was held at the Recoletos 4th Centennial Gymnasium, began with ROTC Cadets performing the entrance of colors.

Steven Kurt P. Vallada, Magna Cum Laude (BS Psychology) led attendees in a moment of prayer, followed by Von Ianeer L. Gonzales, Magna Cum Laude (BS Nursing) who conducted the singing of the Philippine National Anthem.

After College Registrar Raymond A. Castro declared the commencement exercises open, Eliah Lord O. Ambayec, Magna Cum Laude (BS Information Technology) delivered the Welcome Address.

Following the presentation of candidates for graduation, Fr. Dexter D. Palagtiosa, OAR, Chancellor, conferred the titles and degrees. Together with Dr. Jesusa D. Ortuoste, Vice President for Academics and Research, he then presented the Academic Honors and Special Awards to outstanding graduates.

Afterward, the members of the Class of 2026 made their way across the stage with their parents to receive their diplomas from Religious Administrators and their respective Deans.

Maria Soledad T. Tubay, Coordinator for Alumni Affairs, then introduced this year's Commencement Speaker Ralph Lester Velasquez, an alumnus from Batch 2016, whose address was replete with valuable insights and inspiration.

Other highlights of the event included Summa Cum Laude Ryan Jensen P. Parani's (BS Psychology) words of gratitude, the induction of graduates into the SSC-R de Cavite Alumni Federation by its President Erickberth N. Calupe, as well as the Pledge of Loyalty led by Neri Christiane C. Tejada (MBA).

Ben & Ben's "Saranggola" then filled the gymnasium as Jhurrell Yhana P. Liban, Magna Cum Laude (BS Nursing) took the stage to accompany her batchmates in singing. The focus then shifted to the graduates’ families as they paid tribute to the parents and guardians who supported them with tokens of gratitude and affection.

The event drew to a close with the singing of the SSC-R de Cavite Hymn.

Graduating Sebastinians offered their prayers and thanksgiving through the Baccalaureate Mass on June 17.

The Eucharistic celebration, which was presided over by School Chancellor Fr. Dexter D. Palagtiosa, OAR, with Religious Administrators concelebrating, was held in the Recoletos 4th Centennial Gymnasium a day before the commencement ceremony at the same venue.

The Mass prepared the Class of 2026 to embrace the next chapter of their journey with faith by entrusting the days ahead to God’s loving guidance.