A spirit of gratitude and reflection filled the Dr. Ernesto T. Nicdao Sports Center on August 8, 2025, as Pampanga State University’s graduating class of 2025 gathered for their Baccalaureate Mass.

Presiding over the ceremony, Rev. Fr. Joseph Theodore P. Valencia of San Guillermo Parish expressed his appreciation for the graduates’ perseverance and dedication in overcoming the challenges of their college journey.

“Kayo ay magtatapos, pero hindi nagtatapos dito ang buhay. Ang buhay ay buhay, pero ang buhay ay para maging marunong, full of wisdom, and to be compassionate,” said Fr. Valencia during his homily.

The Baccalaureate Mass served as a traditional rite of blessing for the graduating students, marking the final stop before the week-long Commencement Exercises scheduled from August 11 to 15, 2025.

Photo credits: Public and Media Affairs Unit

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