SVD ALS Tagaytay Community Learning Center Holds 16th Graduation Ceremony

Tagaytay City, August 25, 2025 — The Arnold Janssen Catholic Mission Foundation, Inc. (AJCMFI), in partnership with the Department of Education, successfully held the 16th Graduation and Moving-Up Ceremony of the Arnold Janssen SVD Alternative Learning System (ALS) Tagaytay Community Learning Center at the Divine Word Seminary of Tagaytay (DWST) Gymnasium.

With the theme “Pag-Angat ng Henerasyon ng Pagkakaisa: Kaagapay sa Bagong Pilipinas,” the celebration commenced with a Holy Mass at 3:00 p.m., presided over by Rev. Fr. Peter Tran Vu, SVD, Apostolate Director. The liturgy was made more solemn by the choir of SVD scholastics from the Divine Word Seminary.

The graduation rites followed graced by Mr. Joshua R. Baltar, LPT, a DepEd teacher and alumnus of ALS Batch 2011, who delivered an inspiring message as Guest of Honor and Speaker. His story of perseverance and resilience gave hope to the completers, graduates, and their families.

🏅 Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test Passers

Elementary Level

1. Mahinay, Prince Kian

Junior High School Level

1. Arevalo, Ramil Diesta

2. Ng, Jacques Miko Ngo

3. Ognayon, Roman Hiblawan

4. Arrojado, Angela Ibarra

5. Baybay, Ariane Cloe Mendoza

6. Ducay, May Ann Brosas

7. Mabini, Gina Lasala

8. Miba, Princess Florince Apillanes

9. Trienta, Diana Rose Bermejo

10. Trinidad, Marites Boraga

🎓 Recipients of the Certificate of Program Completion

1. Balian, Mark Lester Cantero

2. Bulawan, Rustan Arevalo

3. Caburnay, Richard Nuyda

4. Capistrano, Mark Anthony Dadis

5. Collantes, Justine Casiro

6. Corpin, Jomar Arsenal

7. De Luna, Czander Mendoza

8. Dela Cruz, John Lloyd Peduhan

9. Fontanos, Oliver Orquia Jr.

10. Jumawan, Edrich Neri

11. Laurio, Joseph Roda

12. Malabanan, Leigh Mairuz Dalisay

13. Morada, Jomar Jumawan

14. Pawac, Nelson Songaab Jr.

15. Rebayle, Mario Joy Abeso Jr.

16. Rojas, John Isaac Causaren

17. Sanchez, Rency Grande

18. Ariesgado, Juvelyn Calves

19. Cansancio, Maricel Grande

20. Hortelano, Ces Marian Alburo

21. Payos, Jackilyn Nebrida

22. Simpal, Nornisa Ali

23. Soroño, Bea Frankie Dando

✨ Messages and Performances

The program featured testimonies from graduates, the Pledge of Loyalty, and special musical performances by the graduates, including “MAPA” by SB19, and Lea Salonga’s “Journey.”

Graduates and completers with Ma’am Jhoy, their learning facilitator

Messages of support and congratulations were also delivered by Fr. Peter Vu, SVD, Fr. Randy Flores, SVD, Executive Director, Rev. Fr. Judy Bañez, SVD, Program Director of AJCMFI, and Bb. Elma P. Aure, Education Program Specialist II–ALS.

AJCMF officers with Guest of honor, Sir Joshua, and DepEd ALS officer Ma’am Elma

The ceremony concluded with heartfelt words of gratitude from Ms. Jessieca D. Jamolin, LPT, ALS Learning Facilitator, and closing remarks by Frt. Justin Kyle Abenojar, SVD, who served as master of ceremonies.