DBM Press Release
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah “Mina” F. Pangadaman paid tribute to the parents of graduates of the Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU - IIT), recognizing their unrelenting support, dedication and guidance to the students.
In her speech as Guest of Honor in front of the 1,797 graduates of MSU-IIT in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte on July 8, 2024, Secretary Mina encouraged the graduates to express their love and gratitude to their parents.
"Dear graduates, sa araw na ito, iparamdam n’yo sa kanila ang pagmamahal at pasasalamat. Our parents are the real MVPs,” Sec. Mina underscored.
“Dapat din nating alalahanin na lahat ng meron tayo ngayon ay dahil sa ating mga pamilya,” Secretary Pangandaman pointed out.
Addressing the parents, Sec. Pangandaman. emphasized, _“Kaya’t sa mga magulang, tumatayong magulang, at lahat ng mahal sa buhay na nagsumikap, madalas isinasantabi pa ang kanilang sariling mga pangarap at hangarin upang mabigyan lamang ng pagkakataon ang kanilang mga anak na makapag-aral at magtagumpay—congratulations!”_
The DBM Secretary then proudly recognized her parents who were among the event's audience, as she expressed deep gratitude.
According to the Budget Secretary, their continued guidance remains invaluable for her to this day.
“Ako po kahit matagal na akong graduate, ang mga magulang ko ay laging nakasubaybay sa akin. Kaya po ngayon, nandirito po sila para po mapakinggan ang aking speech ng aking mahal na Nanay at Tatay," she highlighted.
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