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Hands off to these campus journalists of The Renaissance for successfully climbing to the top spot.

May the two of you continue to live and prosper as you enter a new challenge in your life. May you bring the objectivity, integrity, and glory of a true CJ. Again, congratulations Jessa Mae S. Cortes (CRHW, Filipino) and Gage Francis T. Mendoza (Sci-Tech Writing, English).

𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲: 𝗘𝗛𝗦 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 2026’𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱-𝗢𝗳𝗳
By Kerstine Leigh De Jesus

Under the open space of their own school court, the 20th Commencement Exercise of EHS Batch 2026 found themselves bidding goodbye to the place they once called their second home.

At the break of day, Grade 12 candidates from different strands walked the red carpet with their parents to their assigned seats. The Entrance of Colors by the CAT Cadets made the morning feel official, with the Philippine and alma mater flags waving proudly.

The students sang the Philippine National Anthem, “Tanging Yaman,” the NCR hymn, and the Pasig City hymn, all conducted by Christian Bjorn Cunanan, with slight variations in their singing of each piece as it echoed throughout the school grounds.

Finally, it was time for the turning of the sablay. The graduating class was presented by Dr. Gilbert O. Inocencio, with Dr. Caesar S. Gonzales and Dr. Romela M. Cruz certifying and recommending the graduates, represented by Dr. Victor M. Javena. With pride, the students swiftly turned their sablay to the right, revealing the Baybayin inscription of “PAG-ASA.”

The most awaited moment arrived. With over 500 graduates from the STEM, HUMSS, and ABM strands, each student proudly received their diploma and bowed in honor of two years of hard work and dedication.

Excitement filled the air as students welcomed Hon. Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto, City Mayor of Pasig, spoke about the true meaning of the sablay, emphasizing that as products of Eusebio High School, they carry the hope that continues to flow throughout the city.

Shortly after, Hon. Roman T. Romulo, Congressman, shared a story from an interview about how children will always choose to be with their parents.

After the speeches, the awards ceremony began, honoring over 290 students, including the first-ranker, Jessa Mae S. Cortes, and second-ranker, Gage Francis T. Mendoza. All fell silent as Cortes delivered her words of gratitude, reminding everyone that life isn’t a race and quoting Billy Joel’s “Vienna”: “Slow down, you’re doing fine; you can’t be everything you want to be before your time.”

And to start the beginning of the end, after the speeches, the commencement exercise transitioned into its final phase, highlighted by the singing of the year’s graduation song, “Golden Shine,” led by Mr. Cunanan.

Amidst the quiet tears of batchmates and teachers, the event proceeded to the Class Pledge led by Mr. Mendoza, emphasizing the values of becoming responsible Filipino citizens in the future.

To conclude, for one last time, the graduates sang the division hymn and the school hymn, honoring Eusebio High School, the place that had long felt like home to them.

Photos via Marcus Inocencio and Marcus Manligues | The Renaissance

𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 2026 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗛𝗦 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴
by Francis Rodriguez

ROSARIO, PASIG CITY— The senior high school department, alongside grade 12 learners, held a baccalaureate mass at Sto. Rosario de Parish to seek blessing and guidance from Thee, on Friday, March 27, 2026.

The mass highlighted the gathering of graduating students as they come forward in facing reality, and the blessing of medals and certificates.

Moreover, on behalf of Dr. Gilbert O. Inocencio, school principal, Mr. Ray Mon Pereyra gave words of thanks and appreciation to the church.

Behind this ceremonial activity are the committee members, headed by Ma'am Sheryl A. Labay.

Photos via Mr. Jose Antonio Magtibay | The Renaissance