LD AWE extend my heartfelt felicitations to all the graduates and completers of School Year 2021-2022! This year's End of the School Year Rites theme “K to 12 Graduates: Pursuing Dreams and Fostering Resilience in the Face of Adversity” highlights one of the notable characteristics of the Filipino people—resiliency. This eminent quality of rising above any challenge and keeping an optimistic spirit amidst adversities is what truly distinguishes us as the most resilient nation not only in Southeast Asia but in the world. Time and again, we have proven that there is no insurmountable difficulty that we cannot conquer as we remain steadfast in our aspirations for a better nation. No disaster such as typhoons, earthquakes, or even the pandemic will halt us in pursuing our mission to uplift the lives of every Filipino learner through quality, accessible, relevant, and liberating basic education. ‘As we mark the end of another school year, we celebrate our respective achievements spurred by our dedication and commitment to education. The strong will of DepEd officials to continue providing education amidst the pandemic along with the dedicated service of our teachers and school heads form a bigger part of this our education partners and stakeholders, government officials, non-government orga iumph against the challenges brought by the health crisis. The relentless support and assistance of ions, and other benevolent groups and individuals are also an important component in our implementation of the Basic Education Learning Continuity Operational Plan. Unified in the mission of protecting the future of our young generation, DepEd and all its stakeholders did not give up and worked together to ensure that learning will continue amidst the numerous challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most importantly, we recognize the students’ unfaltering perseverance and dreams to pursue education strengthened by their parents’ genuine concern and support for them as they marched on their educational journey during a difficult time in our history as citizens of this world. Our K to 12 graduates and completers have shown their resilience and tenacity to successfully adapt to the modalities of blended learning. We fervently aspire that the knowledge and experiences you have acquired throughout this journey will help you achieve your fullest potential and help you pursue the most remarkable milestones in your life. Congratulations and Mabuhay Batch 2022!