Why do we hold the Seniors’ Presentation?” Dr. Arceli Rosario,AUP president, asked. “It is to inspire aspiring graduates and toremind you that the main reason you are here is that the Lord has been good. Without God guiding you from Day 1 of your college life, you would not be here today. You chose Adventist education for a reason, and today we remember that purpose.” Dr. Rosario opened the program with a heartfelt message, reminding the seniors’ why this tradition matters.

On November 28, 2025, as nearly 600 graduating candidates were formally presented during the annual Seniors’ Presentation, a cherished tradition that affirms the students’ journey and dedicates them to God’s purpose.

The keynote message was delivered by Dr. Faye Patterson, director of Education of the Inter-American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. Her charge to the seniors was deeply spiritual and mission centered. “You are not here by chance,” she emphasized. “God has been molding you through your classes: shaping, guiding, preparing you. Soon, He will send you out as professionals, leaders, thinkers, servants, and disciples of Jesus.”

She reminded the seniors that their ultimate purpose is “to serve the Lord wherever He sends you, so that others may know Him.” She then dedicated the entire batch: “May your minds remain anchored in truth, your hearts rooted in Scripture, your hands committed to serve, and your lives focused on mission.”

After the keynote message, the deans of each college presented their candidates for graduation:

• College of Arts and Humanities (CAH): 82 candidates
• College of Business (COB): 114
• College of Dentistry (COD)
• College of Health (COH): 102
• College of Medicine (COM): 28
• College of Nursing (CON) :186
• College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (CSET): 29
• College of Teacher Education (CTE): 26
• College of Theology (COT): 16

The event also presented the officers of 2026:

• Jimcy Ibañez (COH): class president
• Kyra Cleodel Dolotallas (CAH): class vice president
• Evan Johanes Kaloh (CAH): class secretary
• Chessie Aplod (COD): class associate secretary
• Reiven Arrogante (COB): class treasurer
• Shekinah Kaye Lamorin (COB): class associate treasurer
• Earon Austria (COH): class auditor
• Annika Denise Balbin (CON): class public information officer
• Angela Christine Catalan (CSET): class public information officer
• Zylyn Pearl Dayo (CTE): class public information officer
• Gracelyn Dale Galvo (CON): class public information officer
• Rainiel Mandaing (COT): class pastor
• Xyter Saddul (COB): class artist
• Janemhel Esoy (CON): class artist
• Rapunzel Anne Dadula (CON): class artist

The batch also introduced their class advisers and sponsors:

• Dr. Ma. Julita Sibayan, CON faculty
• Mrs. Raiza Angela Almocera, controller
• Mr. Jonathan Perdido, History Department faculty
• Mrs. Merbeth Christine Pedro, Biology Department faculty

The main highlight of the event took place when Class President Jimcy Ibañez unveiled the official batch name: Celestia 2026.

Derived from the Latin word for “heavenly,” Celestia reflects a calling refined by faith, endurance, and God’s promise. The name speaks of rising above trials, anchoring hope in the eternal, and living in alignment with God’s perfect design.

“It reminds us that our calling is not limited by what we see here on earth but refined by what God has prepared for us above. This is who we are. This is who Celestia 2026 is. Celestia—skyward hope, grounded in faith,” Ibañez shared.