On this 42nd Commencement Exercises of the People's University, with the theme, "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.

Atty. RAFAELITO M. GARAYBLAS
Acting President
[Message on the 42nd Commencement Exercises held at The PICC Forum, Pasay City, 16 April 2010]

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]