CLASS PROPHECY

Emmanuel M. Riva
Class of 2023

Ang buhay ng bawat tao ay konektado. Ang bawat pangyayari ay nagaganap ng

mayroong dahilan. Ang mga tao ay nagkakakilala upang may kabanatang gampanan.
Ang bawat kabiguan ay magiging daan tungo sa isang pag-unlad. Sa bawat
kalungkutan at pagluha ay siyang mas nagpapatamis sa bawat tagumpay. Tayo ay
mayroong gagampanang papel sa buhay ng isa’t–isa. Isang koneksyon na hindi
mapuputol at mga tadhanang magkakadugtong.

Kami ay nabigyan ng pagkakataon upang tignan at maghinuha sa kapalaran ng

bawat isa. Andito kami upang tignan ang hinaharap at pangarap ng aking mga kamag-
aral. Mga kwento ng tagumpay, pagbagsak at muling pagbangon.

Hayaan nyo akong ikuwento sa inyo ang mga posibleng mangyari sa ating
hinaharap.

Have you ever wondered what you would be 10 years from now?

I bet you have. You have imagined yourselves as someone who is successful,
fulfilled, and happy. There’s nothing wrong with foreseeing ourselves beautifully and
splendidly. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The future belongs to those who believe in
the beauty of their dreams." If we continue to be positive, we will eventually become
who we like to be. However, what we envision in the future determines how we work
today. Our past molds our present and our present shapes our future.

Everyone has a dream he or she wants to pursue and achieve. As they say, there
is nothing wrong to dream and aim high especially for the children like us who have the
courage to overcome trials and obstacles to reach the star that we’ve been dreaming to
get someday. But if you were to write your own prophecy of the future, what would it be?
Would it be a once-upon-a-time story? Or a happy-ever-after one? For the six years that
we have been together, we have shared our dreams and ambitions with one another.
Some want to be a doctor, nurses, superior pilots, teachers, professional journalists,
artists, and other dreams we want to be in the future.

Ladies and gentlemen, to my fellow classmates, friends, parents and guardians,

visitors, and guest speaker, Engr. Jerome S. Maestre, to our dearest Principal, Madam
Rosemarie M. Mangaring, and Asst. Principal Sir Peñaflor F. Faz and also to our kind
teachers and staff of Romblon National High School, let me take you to the future. Lend
me your ears. In just a minute, we'll take a journey to the future. Sit back, relax, and
widen your imagination. Let's enjoy this journey.

Before I lay down to bed one night, I started to wonder what Batch 2023 would
become in the future. Then I found myself praying…praying to God to give me a vision
for this batch. But before the future was unveiled, our past experiences and the past
events during our high school life unfolded.

And I discovered that each and every one of us has the answer: the past has
made us strong and firm to endure life’s challenge of constant change, which is about
fear, anxiety, and uncertainty of the future. God has put us through this because He is
raising up young reformers for the real millennium in us.

I was reminded that in a span of 10 years, we witnessed how the faith of our
nation was entrusted from this batch will rise leaders in different fields who will bring
about great changes, not only in themselves, in their families, and in their community,
but great changes to the whole nation, which will make our nation rise above the rest.

Ten years from now, we will see national leaders rise, who will lift our country
from its fallen state. Future leaders in politics like Ergie Jhoy Ramos will be developed.
She would make things right and run the government honestly and with dignity. She will
reach out to people, not for the sake of politics but for the benefit of the many. She will
stand for what is right and true.
 Mighty defenders like policemen and women in their shining armor will prevail.
With loyalty and courage, Carl Aldren Merida, Jessica Mangaring, Dindo Dalida, Jasper
Rapa, Jomaima Abdul, Carl Gabriel Maaba, Ella Jane Maligang, Jesse Gutierrez, Shella
May Malacapo, Marra Madrona, John Cedrick Robis, Pj Riano, Dan Mark Madeja,
Christine Joy Merano and Ezekiel Mendoza serving the country with honor and dignity,
with a heart, and privilege of braveness. They will not fight only with their own strength
and power; they will fight with the motivation of the whole nation and the divine
guidance of God. Also with the soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Justin
Montojo with Michael Angelo Marquez, Jeremie Montiel, Hazel Rojas, and Jovelyn
Napagcan will defend our country and be one of the life changers for other people, in
addition to the Firefighters, Marianne Dennise Mangua, and John-john Factor will be
safeguarding human life in case of such emergencies along with the Coast Guards Jhon
Troy Mindoro, Dustin Jhon Austin, Jayson Martos, Jencel Salinas, and Walter Menorca
will enforce a nation's maritime laws and assists vessels wrecked or are in distress near
or on its coastlines.

Lorence Jay Yap, Mehujael Cris Reyes, Jamela Capisanan, Ma. Chila Tithes
Musico, Shiera Mae Magada, and Diane Therese Miñano will be defenders of truth,
lawyers who stand for what they believe is morally right and pleasing in the sight of God
and man. They will defend the rights of the oppressed and will always hunger and thirst
for justice.

In the near future, Certified Public Accountants will excel bookkeeping, keeping
records of money, not from illegal gambling, but from the sweat and blood of
hardworking businessmen and women. CPA such as Jainuel Rabino, John Loyd Mazo,
Anne Niña Medina, Ruth Roilyn Cruz, Avazea Joice Montilla, Angelyn Morante,
Kimberly Musa, Ullysa-Ann Mores, Althea Madrid, Cristy Gusi, and Angel Ecat, will be
counting the riches business tycoons like Joaren Madia, Leonardo Mariveles III,
Shamelle Baloco, Billy Joe Manzalay, Jazzer Magallon, Janvier Rodelas, Clarence
Madeja, Charles David Vidad, Nikko Real, Dion Montojo and Geric Gatarin who do not
get their money from taking advantage of other people, but from the fruit of their labor.
Entrepreneurs will come up, not from a foreign land but from local entrepreneurs, Allysa
Maines, Geric Llabore, Jake Masajo, Leah Maeh Mutia, and Ryzel Madali. They will
perk up our country’s industry and make it known all over the world. Agriculturists like
Sofia Maxine Mortos and Princess Niña Musa will exert much effort to learn about ways
of planning or conducting agricultural research to help farms, food, and agribusiness-
related organizations; doing research to determine the most efficient approaches to
projects and programs; and improving our economy’s state in the world.

The hands of the Artists will provide color to our world. They will not only draw,
but they will draw with the meaning. Mark Gerard Maisa, Regee Lorn Mangaring, and
Joshua Scott Modena will make cartoons and works of art not only for the sake of
entertainment and pleasure but they will make them convey a message, the message of
God’s love. Their artistic touch would really touch the lives of people and draw lasting
legacies in their hearts.

As patients lie on hospital beds, medical doctors Isaac Melano, Regine Rica
Umban, Krizelle Maningat, and Matthew Dwine Rios will not only be attending to their
physical needs but will also be praying for their physical and emotional healing. Dentists
Marielle Madeja and Aira Khrishayne Inocencio will give dental treatment to patients,
and at the same time reach out to their felt needs. Psychologists or Psychiatrists Luis
Gabriel Magallon, Glenn Cajilig, and Geanne Magracia will godly influence mentally and
emotionally disturbed people, and identify and address behavioral, emotional, and
mental issues, helping them to be better persons. Assisting these doctors will be the
Nurses, Lianne Glace Martinez, Juan Virgel Muros, Stefany Jane Diaz, Alexus Julius
Antonio, Eudjean Maduro, Jolly Feliciano, Jr., Christine Vale Gado, Mae Anne Macaya,
Johwela Montano, Savannah Beyonce Mellendrez, Juliana Ruby Catipon, Wendane
Molvizar, Mary Loveryne Jacinto, and Leika Madia who will devote their time caring for
the people who need comfort. Those in the medical profession like Veterinarians Tabitha
Lucidos and Sofia Madali; Dermatologist Tamara Mangaring; Medical Technologists
Mateo Manzo and Rane Nicole Maestro; and Forensic Pathologist Kirstine Jazze
Montenegro and Kyle Wendy Esquerra, will do these things not because it is a part of
their sworn oath but because of the compassion in their hearts that moves them to help
the people in need. Going further to the science field profession Biologist Racel John
Mallorca will study living things to help people understand their makeup, habits,
habitats, and interactions with one another and the environment, and Physicist John
Kyrie Bunsay will investigate the underlying characteristics and governing principles of
space, time, energy, and matter; research theories, plan and carry out experiments or
use what they learn to create new tools or materials.

The excellence of Journalist Lanzier Magura in journalism and Vlogger Russel

Manzalay in mass communications, together with their devoted service to the people
through mass media, is their untiring search for the truth in all events. They, together
with News Reporters Gian Jewel Mula, and News Anchor Jan Francene Mendoza will
report the news that is true, without any spot of sensationalism.

Soon the beautiful faces of Beauty Queens Ashly Madrona, Ellen Joy Maines,
Shella Jane Sejane, and Niña Marie Marceño will be seen both on television and in
newspapers, bearing the most prestigious beauty titles in the world. They will shine
above the rest, having the intelligence and true beauty of a Filipina, both inside and out.
Models like Danly Malabao show off clothes with dignified style and meaning designed
by skilled Designer Nathaniel Paul Madera.

The captivating Actor moves of Ethan Mariveles, Reyven Caberte will entertain
many people and will be seen on the big screen as a famous Hollywood star, displaying
Filipino gifts in acting.

Social workers like Sharina Motin, will fight for social justice, alleviate human
suffering, and enhance communities and lives.

In the near future, we will be seeing magnificent structures rise, designed by well-
known Architects, Judelyn Mabasa and Chris Danielle Lucas. Competent and reliable
engineers such as Ma. Angela Machon, Abel Santiago, Debbie Sheena Lim, John
Daniel Mindoro, Karen Jane Ganan, Jessa Mae Ganan, John Franshua Montaña,
Christian Molo, Rodrigo Mesana III, and Christian Miguel Pastrana will supervise the
accomplishment of these structures and the electrical expertise of Electrical Engineer
Clarize Maestro. Interior Designer Jay Pee Aldrich Mangao will then design the interior
of these structures, making the most out of his talents and abilities.

In travel, we will encounter aircraft Pilot, Kairus Samuel Fajarda, working hard in
hand with flight attendants Ehnna Louise Molina and Roselyn Relox doing the best they
can to accommodate and make comfortable their passengers. Chief Captain Myke
Herald Madrid will be personally responsible for everything aboard the ship, joined
forces with Seaman Don Aarveen Mijares, Emiljay Marfil, Perpetou Jesus Mantes, Carlo
Carreon, and Leowell Mortel will supervise all personnel assigned to a ship's deck force
or shore unit.

Benjie Montojo, Adrian Villanueva, Diane Velano, and Felino Hernandez

Software Developers will create and improve computer programs designed to help
people in their continuous process of leaving, giving, them dependable sources of
information and learning media design development, deployment, and maintenance
require a wide range of abilities and resources. Future Computer Engineer Jocelyn
Razonable, will find more ways of improving man’s life through technology, but always
taking into consideration the values that have to be kept amidst technological
advancements.

Chefs Vince Kirby Bautista, and Marvin Rivas will be culinary professionals;
trained in all facets of food production, including menu planning, managing the kitchen
workers, and guaranteeing that the cuisine is at high-quality standards; giving their
utmost to offer the best quality service to their clients.

Without mentors, no one would have become what he or she wanted to be. They
are instruments that God uses for people to achieve their dreams. In the future, Erika
Martos, Armando Rio II, Dexter Jade Robis, Rainuel Magada, Karl Maaba, Jhon Andrew
Molino, Sophia Marasigan, Gericho Maaba, Maria Walen Reyes, Miles Relox, Raymund
Malavega, Erica Mortos, Reymie Mariveles, Jenille Mendez, Juliana Marie Merida,
Janel Sandara E. Magano, Bea Macalisang, Joan Morada Hannah Musico, Lady Angel
Banzuelo, Jovie Mutia, and Anton Lachica, will be future educators just like our dear
teachers who will hone the next generation and teach them to become responsible and
successful individuals, ready and determined to reach their goals in life.

The Athletic prowess of Mae Rose Ann Polaron, Chesca Maureen Hilario, and
Anna Marie Mendoza will be known all over the world. They will surpass the records of
past athletes but in their victory, they will give back all the glory and honor to God, who
gave them such ability. I, Emmanuel M. Riva, the Sports Director and President of the
Philippine Sports Association (PSA) will provide leadership, formulates policies, and
sets priorities and directions for all amateur sports promotion and development,
particularly giving emphasis on grassroots participation.

Suddenly, I woke up because of a loud voice coming from outside my room. I

had no choice but to stand and see who it was. My mother appeared to me and she was
already annoyed. She said, I have to get ready or else I might be late for my graduation
day. I closed the door and my mind was still full of questions. I knew that I was really in
my deep slumber but I can’t understand the feeling. So, it was all just a dream? Does it
mean it’s all just a sneak peek into the future? But it seemed that it all happened
yesterday. But even so, I managed to smile knowing that my friends, classmates, and
batchmates will be successful in the future. Will we be successful in the future just like
in my dream? Definitely, we will! Nothing is impossible for a person who dreams.

As I ponder into these thoughts, I remember that changes have made Batch
2023 strong. My batch from all tracks: Arts and Design, Sports, and Academic which
includes the strands: STEM, ABM, and HUMSS. We will be succeeded in pursuing our
ideal careers. Ang mga kakulitan, harutan, tampuhan, iyakan at kasiyahan,
haaaaayyyyyyyyy….. kay sarap balikan ang mga alaala ng nakalipas. Minsan dumaan
sa pagkabata at sana’y maging matagumpay sa bawat larangang aming napili. Minsan
kami’y nakaranas ng kabiguan, sinubok ngunit ito’y unti-unti naming nalalagpasan.
Tiyaga, kasipagan at tiwala, ang Panginoon ay siyang nagdala sa amin sa tugatog ng
tagumpay at habang buhay namin itong tatanawing utang na loob sa Kanya.

At this moment, I was overwhelmed with pride and thankfulness. Thank you,
God, for providing us with strength, protection, and wisdom. You are the reason we
were able to attain our goals in the future. Thank you, too, to our wonderful parents,
who are always there to support us, we could never have done this on our own. And to
my Mama and Papa, Blandina and Vergedo, thank you very much for being there for
me.

Now that we are about to graduate, we have reached the climax of achieving our
goals in life. It is my prophecy of the future and how the Class of 2023 values their
dreams with our future diverged in a yellow wood. A warm "Congratulations!" goes out
to all we worked so hard to accomplish.

Well, whatever the case, this prophecy serves as a challenge for us all to fulfill
our dreams. Because if we were to persist and never give up in life, we could become
whoever and whatever we want to be in the next 10 years after the Class of 2023 will
graduate from college journey. Never, ever stop learning and trying. A bright future is to
those who trust in the greatness of their aspirations.

As a student of Junior and Senior High School at Romblon National High School,
thank you for all the memories. I, Emmanuel Macasa Riva, give you my last words “I am
now officially signing off.” Thank you!