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First of all, I want to express our deep appreciation to the President of the Republic of the Philippines
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and Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces of the Philippines, His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
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To the Superintendent, Philippine Military Academy, Lieutenant General Rowen S. Tolentino, Philippine Army,
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along with the other senior officers gathered here today, good morning, or in our dialect, Marajaw na Buntag sa Ato' Tanan.
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Being declared the valedictorian of our class is both an honor and a privilege, but it also carries a significant responsibility.
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Throughout my cadetship, I simply focused on enjoying the experience,
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never imagining that I would have the opportunity to deliver a valedictory speech in front of the President, our Superintendent, and the entire class.
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Undoubtedly, perseverance and unwavering determination,
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have propelled me forward.
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However, I must acknowledge that none of these accomplishments would have been possible
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without the support of my Tatay Valid, Mama Inday, Uncle Bambi, and his family.
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To my buddies, squad leaders, to my first class,
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and I am also deeply grateful to my underclass buddies,
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to my squad mates,
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and Bong to my Mista, who always believed in me,
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during moments of self-doubt.
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Doom, Stavo, Mesa,
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the last DM caps, Gauros,
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my strongest, Foxmates,
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tactical officers,
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non-commissioned officers,
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instructors, mentors,
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and our class advisor, Colonel Afan.
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Your help during my most challenging times has been truly invaluable.
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Most importantly, my heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty God for the strength, guidance,
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knowledge, and wisdom bestowed upon each and every one of us.
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Throughout our cadetship, our class has been commonly known as the pandemic babies,
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since we began our plebehood year during the rise of the COVID-19.
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This period was marked by the introduction of various protocols and safety measures to combat the pandemic,
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resulting in a distinctive reception rights quite unique among the other classes.
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We diligently adhered to social distancing,
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and made face masks, face shields, and hand sanitizers an integral part of our basic load.
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With regards to our academic pursuits,
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we adjusted to online and modular learning approaches,
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enabling us to continue our studies inside the academy.
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Unfortunately, due to the pandemic,
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we were unable to partake in the traditional and cherished events of the academy
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alongside our parents and other visitors.
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Celebrations such as the reception, incorporation, sunset parade, and recognition
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were not experienced as we had anticipated.
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However, we found solace in celebrating these milestones
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with our buddies, squad leaders, first-class kabayans, and mista.
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But today, as we graduate,
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we stand on the hallowed parading grounds Borromeo Field,
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finally able to see our parents,
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friends, and loved ones,
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watching us with pride
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as we reflect on the four years of successes and failures
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that shaped our journey.
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Now, we find ourselves in the final hours of our four-year cadetship.
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The challenges of waking up to the early mornings of Baguio,
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the thin air, slopes, manongs, viands, SOC,
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and our cadetship in general,
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are drawing to a close.
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New beginnings await us beyond the walls of this academy.
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Mista, we are about to confront the realities of the world outside,
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where our individual journeys will lead us to different units and diverging paths.
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However, let us all remember that we will forever be connected
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by the four years of shared challenges
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and camaraderie we experience together in the academy.
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I sincerely hope and pray
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that we will uphold the values of courage, integrity, and loyalty
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instilled in us by our alma mater.
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May we find success in all our future endeavors,
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safety in all our operations,
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and excellence in every aspect we undertake.
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Today is the day we have long awaited.
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Let us go forth and serve our nation with the character,
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skills, and education
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that the Philippine Military Academy has nurtured within us.
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Pro Deo Populus et Patria.
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For God, the people, and the country.
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Thank you and once again, good morning.
