Speaking as guest speaker during the 31st commencement exercises of the PCT – a modern college offering high school, college, and vocational education, skills certifications, and workforce to industry – on June 21, Duterte told the around 200 graduates of various courses to prepare what life awaits them.
The lawmaker emphasized that life beyond the institute is expansive and limitless. He said all the graduates must always be ready to tackle potential challenges that come with the future’s highs and lows.
“Do not be afraid to encounter the downs in life. Setbacks are part of the life. The way you deal with these events is what matters most. Remember that success comes from effort and development, not from being gifted,” Duterte said while inspiring them to think of Confucious teachings whenever they face trials.
Quoting Confucius, he said: “Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in getting up every time we do.”
Duterte, as he congratulated the PCT’s Class of 2024, urged them to pack themselves with tons of passion, perseverance, diligence, endurance, and hard work as they bid goodbye to the institute. He said that with these attributes, he believes their future will reserve a special place in this fast and ever-changing world.
Aside from the invitation, Duterte expressed his profound gratitude to PCT officials, faculty, and employees for continuously making such a prestigious institution a better place to learn. He also congratulated them and all the graduates' parents. The graduation theme is “The Future is Ours.”
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