CARIGARA, LEYTE — Eastern Visayas State University – Carigara Campus (EVSU-CC) held its 46th Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2025 on Wednesday, July 2, at the Jaro Gymnasium in Jaro, Leyte.

The ceremony gathered distinguished guests, university officials, faculty, staff, and proud families to celebrate the achievements of 372 graduates across various programs. The Class of 2025 includes graduates from the Bachelor of Secondary Education, majoring in Mathematics and Science; Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BS Entrep); Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (BSFi); Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT); and Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education (BTVTEd-AFA), specializing in Agri-Fishery Arts.

Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Commissioner Shirley C. Agrupis, Ph.D., served as the keynote speaker. In her message, she encouraged the graduates to pursue lifelong learning and embrace their roles as contributors to national development. “Let your diploma be more than proof of academic achievement; let it be your ticket to lifelong learning. Let it be a daily reminder of your responsibility to carry forward the aspirations of a nation that invested in your future,” Dr. Agrupis said.

The event also featured Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region VIII Director Elizer S. Salilig, represented by Officer-in-Charge Regional Director Dominador G. Maputol. In his remarks, Maputol urged the graduates to anchor their future careers on unity, excellence, and integrity. “Success in any profession is not solely defined by academic achievement or Latin honors, but by dedication, hard work, and patience,” he added.

The Class of 2025 now joins the growing community of EVSU-CC alumni, ready to apply their knowledge and skills in service to their communities and the nation.