Treading the academic life does not go without any hitch and glitch which draws us back from achieving our dreams. But as we traverse the academic landscape, we learn the true rudiments of learning and survive victoriously, even exceeding our own expectations until we reach the corporate world -- which, sooner or later, we will discover as even less perfect than the life here in the academe.
This year’s theme, “Overcoming Obstacles. Fulfilling Dreams. Serving with Honor,” underscores the very essence of the Recognition Day and your years of learning. Indeed, by merely celebrating the exemplary feats of our scholars or recognizing their landmark contributions to the wall of excellence of our dear Pamantasan -- we do not even give justice to the real essence of their “blood, toils and tears.” It is fitting rather to mark today’s observation of our University Recognition with a fine tribute to their extraordinary spirit to brave and overcome the challenges of an exacting university scholarship, even as they have struggled to fulfill their dreams and serve our society with honor.
I extend my warmest congratulations to the awardees. With your feats, you exemplify the classic Filipino -- ethical, selfless and unsullied amidst life’s hardships and the temptation of crass materialism. But more than that, you exude the finest persona of a true scholar, “mga PANTAS na ang puso’y tigib sa kadakilaan,” and the PLM community is truly proud of you. To be sure, the next breeds of scholars will typify to your success stories as their loadstar and inspiration in matching, if not surpassing, your achievements.
Always be mindful of this golden counsel: “Whatever you do and wherever you go, carry the name and colors of PLM in your heart with dignity, pride and honor!”
Again, my deepest congratulations to one and all!
Atty. RAFAELITO M. GARAYBLAS
Acting President
[Message on the 2011 University Recognition Day, 04 March 2011]
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This year’s theme, “Overcoming Obstacles. Fulfilling Dreams. Serving with Honor,” underscores the very essence of the Recognition Day and your years of learning. Indeed, by merely celebrating the exemplary feats of our scholars or recognizing their landmark contributions to the wall of excellence of our dear Pamantasan -- we do not even give justice to the real essence of their “blood, toils and tears.” It is fitting rather to mark today’s observation of our University Recognition with a fine tribute to their extraordinary spirit to brave and overcome the challenges of an exacting university scholarship, even as they have struggled to fulfill their dreams and serve our society with honor.
I extend my warmest congratulations to the awardees. With your feats, you exemplify the classic Filipino -- ethical, selfless and unsullied amidst life’s hardships and the temptation of crass materialism. But more than that, you exude the finest persona of a true scholar, “mga PANTAS na ang puso’y tigib sa kadakilaan,” and the PLM community is truly proud of you. To be sure, the next breeds of scholars will typify to your success stories as their loadstar and inspiration in matching, if not surpassing, your achievements.
Always be mindful of this golden counsel: “Whatever you do and wherever you go, carry the name and colors of PLM in your heart with dignity, pride and honor!”
Again, my deepest congratulations to one and all!
Atty. RAFAELITO M. GARAYBLAS
Acting President
[Message on the 2011 University Recognition Day held at the Justo Albert Auditorium, 04 March 2011]
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Maligayang bati sa lahat ng bumubuo at kapanalig ng Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.
Sa pagsapit ng ika-45 taong anibersaryo ng pagkakatatag ng ating Pamantasan, lubos ang aking paniniwala na lalo pa nating mapagtitibay ang mga nasimulang pamantayan ng karunungan, kaunlaran at kadakilaan.
Tinatawag na sapphire anniversary ang ating pagdiriwang ngayong taon. Ang sapiro ay itinuturing na isang mamahaling bato at namumukod tangi sa kanyang kinang at ganda. Tulad sa isang sapiro, sana'y maging isang hiyas ang ating Pamantasan sa paghubog ng marami pang mga mamamayang Pilipino.
Tulad sa sapiro na nagbibigay ng kakaibang pagmamalaki sa sinumang magsusuot nito, sana'y taas-noo at maging hayagan ang ating pagyakap sa ating pananagutan na kumalinga at magmalasakit sa kapakanan ng ating kapwa at sa lipunan na ating kinabibilangan dito sa lungsod ng Maynila, o sa iba pang bahagi ng Pilipinas, at maging sa ibayong dako ng mundo.
Atty. RAFAELITO M. GARAYBLAS
Acting President
[Message on the 45th foundation anniversary of PLM, 17-19 June 2010]
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"Leaders for Change: the Pursuit of an Empowered nation," I am greatly pleased to extend my hearlfelt congratulations to all our 2010 graduates.
This year marks a milestone for all our fresh graduates as you will be witness to a political exercise that will usher in change in leadership, a political exercise that I strongly encourage all of you to participate actively in -- as volunteers, poll watchers, and most importantly, as voters. As graduates of one of the top ten universities in the country, you are now armed with knowledge and confidence that will help you pursue your chosen careers and empower you as professionals in bulding a nation that will make you proudly Filipino.
As you now venture into your professions, may you always be reminded that one of the greatest assets you now hold is the education that no one can take away from you, the PLM education you can be forever proud of, and one that will help equip you to be great leaders of change, empowering us all as a nation for greatness.
Peter Drucker, business guru adn father of modern management said that "leadership is lifting a person's vision to higher sights, the raising of a person's performance to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations."
Let us all be leaders of change in this pivotal time in our country, and let us all humbly carry our torch as graduates of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.
Congratulations!
Atty. RAFAELITO M. GARAYBLAS
Acting President
[Message on the 42nd Commencement Exercises held at The PICC Forum, Pasay City, 16 April 2010]
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To the graduates of Bachelor in Public Administration, SY 2009-2010, our warmest felicitations and congratulations.
The off-campus program of PLM for government employees is effectively a big boost to the morale of public servants, now faced with new challenges and certain anxieties of a fast-paced changing world. More than ever, one needs all the strength, inspiration and encouragement to strive and forge ahead.
Happily, having attained the education relevant to serving the public, you are now rightly equipped to buckle down to greater responsibilities. However, to complement your honed talent or ability, you would do well to focus next on your ethical demeanor and integrity.
We therefore sincerely express our very best wishes to each graduate for a fruitful career and successful life. Mabuhay!
RAFAELITO M. GARAYBLAS
Acting President
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
[Message to the graduates of the off-campus BPA class under the College of Management & Entrepreneurship]