Bringing their academic journey to a proud close, a total of 2,163 graduates from various schools marched in their respective academic regalia during the 47th Commencement Exercises held at the university gymnasium on May 6-7.

Anchored with the theme, “From Worthy Learners to World-Ready Weavers,” the event honored the graduates from various academic disciplines across different schools of Biliran Province State University both Naval and Biliran campuses.

The ceremony commenced on May 6, featuring 196 graduates from the School of Teacher Education (STED)-Naval Campus, 75 from the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS), and   246 graduates from the three schools of BiPSU-Biliran Campus comprising of School of Agri-Business and Forest Resource Management (SABForm), School of Fisheries (SAF), and STED.

During the first leg of the graduation rites, Atty. Leonito Bacalando, Jr., secretary of the Department of Justice  and Attorney General in the Federated States of Micronesia and a proud alumnus of the former Naval Institute of Technology (NIT), now BiPSU, underscored the challenges and rewards of the journey toward success, emphasizing that while the road to success may be difficult, staying focused on one's goals is key to achieving it.

“There are many pathways to success. The road to success is not easy; there are so many distractions coming from everywhere,” he said.  “Never mind the distractions, focus on your objectives if you want to succeed in life,” added Atty. Bacalando.

Meanwhile, a total of 771 graduates from the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), School of Engineering (SOE), and School of Criminal Justice Education (SCJE) marked the culmination of their academic journey during the morning session of the second day, held on May 7.

In the afternoon session, 568 graduates from the School of Management and Entrepreneurships (SME), and 329 from the School of Technology and Computer Studies (STCS) proudly marched during the third leg of commencement ceremony held in the afternoon session of the same day.

Hon. Gerard Roger M. Espina, governor of the Province emphasized that graduates’ success reflects the strength and promise of the province, encouraging Biliranons to always remember their roots and carry the spirit of their identity wherever life may take them.

“Your success reflects the strengths and potential of our province; your dreams are part of a greater narrative of Biliran’s development.” Hon. Espina said. “Never forget your roots—kahit saan man dalhin ang inyong mga paa, dalhin niyo rin ang espiritu ng pagka-Biliranon.”

This year’s commencement exercises conferred a total of 323 Latin honors. Of these, the Naval Campus produced 302 honor graduates, including 47 Magna Cum Laude and 255 Cum Laude awardees. Meanwhile, the Biliran Campus accounted for 21 Latin honors, with 2 graduates receiving Magna Cum Laude and 19 earning Cum Laude distinctions.

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[This news article aligns with Sustainable Development Goal No. 4. Quality Education.]