12/01/2026
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ซ๐-๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฌ
๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง | The Department of Technology and Livelihood Education (DTLED) of the College of Agriculture, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) Claveria, successfully held the 3rd Ceremonial Pinning of Pre-Service Teachers on January 12, 2026 at the Admin Function Hall, formally welcoming Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLED) students into their next stage of professional formation as future educators.
Anchored on the theme, โForging Future-Ready Trailblazer Educators: Empowering Lifelong Learners and Inclusive TVET Excellence,โ the ceremony marked a defining milestone for the student teachers as they transitioned from classroom learners to practice-based professionals entrusted with shaping future generations.
The program opened with Opening Remarks from Sanny M. Daraman, MAHEEd, Department Head of DTLED, followed by an inspirational message from Dr. Renato O. Arazo, Chancellor of USTP Claveria, who emphasized the vital role of teachers in nation-building and educational transformation. The candidates were formally presented by Dr. Charly G. Alcantara, Dean of the College of Agriculture, and confirmed by the Chancellor prior to the Awarding of Pins, a solemn rite symbolizing their official acceptance into the teaching profession.
A highlight of the ceremony was the Inspirational Message delivered by Dr. Elenita P. Salinas, retired faculty of USTP Claveria and a distinguished educator whose decades of service in science and agricultural education have shaped generations of teachers across Northern Mindanao. She was introduced by Cyril John C. Nagal, MSc, Faculty of BTLED, who shared a deeply personal reflection on her role as a mentor and formative figure in the lives of many educators in the College of Agriculture.
The ceremony also recognized the invaluable partnership of cooperating schools that served as training grounds for the pre-service teachers. Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to Dr. Gerardo Sabal Memorial National High School, Mati-i National High School, Kalingagan National High School, Patrocinio National High School, and Hinaplanan National High School in recognition of their commitment to mentoring and supporting the professional growth of future teachers.
Further enriching the program were the Words of Challenge delivered by Dr. Alexander L. Ido, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and the Word of Acceptance by Charity T. Redondo, who represented the batch of pre-service teachers. A solemn Lighting of Candles and the Student Teachersโ Prayer followed, highlighting the ethical and moral dimensions of the teaching profession, before the Oath of the Code of Ethics for Teachers was administered by Marinella C. Nagal, LPT, Faculty of BTLED.
The ceremony concluded with the Word of Thanks delivered by Bellanova R. Agosto, the singing of the batch song โBreakaway,โ and Closing Remarks from Paul Niรฑo A. Icalina, RAgr, Faculty of BTLED. The event was smoothly facilitated by Jan Brylle A. Galarion, RAgR, MSc, who served as Master of Ceremony.
Through the 3rd Ceremonial Pinning of Pre-Service Teachers, DTLEDโCollege of Agriculture, USTP Claveria reaffirmed its commitment to producing competent, ethical, and future-ready educators equipped to serve diverse communities and advance the goals of inclusive and quality Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
