My warmest greetings to the school officials, administrators, faculty members To the graduates of Class 2021-2022, know that I am profoundly
profoundly proud that you have
and advisers, teachers, parents, and guardians of the graduates and completers of
School Year 2021-2022!
On behalf of the Department of Education (DepEd), I am proud to celebrate the
successes, milestones, and achievements of this batch’s graduates and promoted
students in this year’s End-of-School-Year rites with the theme “K to 12 Graduates:
Pursuing Dreams and Fostering Resilience in the Face of Adversity.”
In the past six years, we committed to our mandate to enhance the quality of
education, broaden its access, and ensure its relevance in the rapidly changing world.
DepEd endeavored to address each challenge by instituting programs and
reforms in the Department. We have fully implemented the K to 12 curriculum and
the aggressive reforms of Sulong EduKalidad to
produce globally competitive learners and teachers. We also expanded our mission
for accessible education by strengthening the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and
the Last Mile Schools programs to reach more Filipinos. Likewise, we also
established the National Academy of Sports (NAS) and Education Futures Unit to
create more opportunities for our learners and anticipate the future of the education
system in the country.
Committed to sustaining this momentum, the Department developed and
implemented the Basic Education-Learning Continuity Program (BE-LCP), where
we offered various learning modalities and produced award-winning initiatives such
as the DepEd TV and DepEd Commons at the height of the pandemic. Eventually,
the Department held its ground against an unprecedented challenge in basic
education as we progressively expand the reintroduction of face-to-face classes in the
country.
Indeed, education is truly a shared responsibility. This is why we express our
utmost appreciation to our dear parents and teachers for being our partners in
nurturing the youth throughout the years.
To the Class of 2022, resilience is in your blood. You have survived one of the
toughest times in human history, yet still embraced education as your primary tool to
success. I believe that with your passion and purpose, you can reach your dreams and
change the world.
May you keep on harnessing and imparting wisdom as together, we will build a
nation of competent global citizens and future leaders.
 LEONOR MAGTOLIS BRIONES
Secretary
successfully completed your academic journey despite the big hurdle that these trying times
had placed in our educational arena.
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the delivery of our education. The
changes might have been draining physically, emotionally, and intellectually, but you now
all stand victorious over the unfortunate circumstances. The challenge indeed was
herculean but reaching this momentous event is a proof that your dreams and perseverance
are way bigger. With this, you are the true epitome of this year's theme: K to 12 Graduates:
Pursuing Dreams and Fostering Resilience in the Face of Adversity.
Overcoming your fears and hesitations during this historic season at such young age
builds in us greater confidence that you are ready, more than ever, to become the prime
movers of our nation's safety and development, especially in times of adversities.
The concerted efforts of our department, your teachers, and your parents have been
vital to your victory. May this serve as your constant reminder that you will never be alone
in pursuing your dreams. There is no denying the possibility that you will encounter more
challenges in the future, but gain strength from what you were able to conquer in this
extraordinary time, from the love of your significant individuals, and from the unwavering
support of this department to continuously lay the foundation of your success.
Graduates, I sincerely wish you all the best. To the teachers and parents, I extend my
unfathomable gratitude for helping our department deliver what we owe to these learners in
this time of crisis. May the Almighty's grace of bounty and protection be upon us today and
always.
You are bound for glory. Go on and chase your dreams! Congratulations Graduates!
REYNALDO M. GUILLENA
Davao City Schools Division Superintendent