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Assalamo Alaykum Warrhamatullabi Wabarakatoho.

Warmest congratulations to the graduates of MSU-General Santos on reaching this remarkable milestone—your 46th Commencement Exercises.

Today is more than a celebration of academic success; it marks the beginning of a new chapter—your journey as contributors to the future of Mindanao, the nation, and the world. This moment signifies not only what you have achieved but also who you are becoming, and the kind of impact you are destined to make.

MSU-General Santos was established with a clear and powerful purpose: to expand access to quality, inclusive, and transformative education in Southern Mindanao. It was envisioned as a gateway of hope and opportunity for the youth—especially those from historically underserved communities. Over the years, it has remained true to this mission, producing graduates who are not only skilled but deeply rooted in the ideals of equity, cultural respect, and social responsibility.

As graduates, you carry the proud identity of an MSUan—resilient ni the face of challenges, grounded in community values, and committed to public service. Your time at MSU-Gensan has prepared you not just with knowledge, but with a sense of purpose. Your education is both a privilege and a responsibility—to lead with compassion, to act with integrity, and to use what you have learned in service of others.

As you step forward, may the wisdom of our Blaan brothers and sisters guide your path, "Ang tunay na kapayapaan at kasaganahan ay bunga ng pagkakaisa at pagtutulungan para sa ikabubuti ng nakararami." Let this truth remind you that real success si not measured solely by personal achievement, but by your ability to uplift others and create meaningful, lasting change in your communities and beyond.

May you carry with you the spirit of an MSUan—resilient in challenges, rooted in service, and driven by purpose-wherever your journey leads. Mabuhay kayong lahat.

To the Graduates of the Class of 2025,

Warmest congratulations to each of you.

This day is more than a celebration of your academic success. It is a beginning. A moment to reflect on how far you’ve come and to look ahead to the many possibilities that await you beyond the university walls. As you close this chapter, you carry with you not just a degree, but the values that define what it means to be an MSUan.

You have come from different colleges, each with its own rigor and field of service. Whether in the sciences or the humanities, in agriculture, aquatic sciences, engineering, Islamic studies, public governance, education, law, medicine, or business, you were trained not just to understand the world but to help shape it. You’ve explored ideas and deepened your understanding. Now, it is time to put that learning to work.

Let your education be more than a credential. It must be a conviction; one that is committed to serve the communities that nurtured you. As scholars of the Filipino people, we are hopeful that your future endeavors will help uplift the underserved and challenge the barriers that divide us. The world you are entering is dynamic and often uncertain, but it also needs voices like yours. Be that voice.

This year’s theme, “MSU General Santos: Fostering Excellence, Serving the Nation,” perfectly captures the spirit of this moment. You are a generation equipped with knowledge and heart, called not only to pursue success for yourselves but to be of service to others. The true measure of your education is not only in what you achieve but in how much you give back.

To Batch Maragsa, your name speaks of power and presence. May you face the world with the same force and fearlessness your Class name implies. Be bold in your convictions. Wherever your next steps lead you, know that your work matters. You may not always find yourself in the spotlight, but your impact can create ripples that transform lives.

Here at Mindanao State University – General Santos, we take pride in walking alongside you in this journey. We hope that no matter where life takes you, you continue to carry with you the spirit of this University, one that stands for excellence, inclusivity, and service to the nation.

Congratulations once again, Batch Maragsa, Class of 2025! You are the future we’ve hoped for.

In fostering excellence, we remain. Mabuhay kayong lahat.

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