It became a place where years of sacrifice finally met their reward.

 

Nearly 2,000 graduates walked across the stage carrying more than diplomas. They carried the dreams of parents who worked overtime, grandparents who never stopped praying, teachers who believed in them, and communities that quietly cheered them on from afar. The Class of 2026 arrived at this moment through different journeys, but all were united by perseverance, hope, and the desire to build a better future.

 

This historic commencement celebrated 1,977 graduates from 42 undergraduate programs and a record 618 academic awardees, including ISUFST’s first three Summa Cum Laude graduates in 41 years—a milestone that will forever be part of the University’s story.

 

Under the theme, “Sovereigns of Service: Bridging Excellence and Social Justice for Nation-Building,” the ceremony reminded graduates that education is more than personal achievement. It is a call to serve, to lead with integrity, and to use knowledge for the good of others.

 

This video captures only a few moments—the procession, the applause, the tears, the laughter, the songs, the embraces, the alumni pledge, and the countless smiles that filled the arena. Yet behind every frame is a much bigger story: a story of resilience, family, friendship, faith, and dreams fulfilled.

 

To the ISUFST Class of 2026, may this be more than a memory.

May it remain a reminder of how far you have come, who helped you get here, and why your journey matters.

 

The ceremony has ended.

 

The mission begins now.

 

Video by PeteFuentes Photography and the ISUFST Technical Team (MIS and PAMMCO)

Tamasak Arena, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo

ISUFST Commencement Exercises 2026