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'Laban lang': Camille Villar tells graduates not to give up vs 'adulting' 

Published Jul 12, 2024 12:42 pm

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  • House Deputy Speaker Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar tells graduate students of Tagoloan Community College (TCC) in Misamis Oriental to meet "adulting" head-on, and to never give up.

IMG-91f65ed66380020256c46f9b7a739e71-V.jpgLas Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar (Rep. Villar's office)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



"Adulting" is hard, but giving up is unthinkable. 

House Deputy Speaker Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar imparted this important life lesson to graduate students of Tagoloan Community College (TCC) in Misamis Oriental. 

Villar warned the students about the difficulties of adulting, which they would now have to grapple with as the next phase of their lives. 

“Life is a battlefield, and you’re off to the next phase of your life called adulting, as you call it. There will be many challenges ahead - it will be exciting, challenging, and at times, scary," she said in her speech during the 18th Commencement Exercises of TCC. 

"But I am confident that you will also discover a strength in yourselves as you begin to navigate this exciting new chapter. Utak at puso (heart and mind)--this is something that I trust your education at TCC has instilled in each of you,” said the Nacionalista Party (NP) stalwart.  

Villar went on to rally the students:“The idea of giving up should not be in your DNA. Laban lang (Fight on)." 

"I want all of you to remember that mistakes will happen, and they should never stop you from doing your best. Mistakes are an opportunity to learn. Learn the lesson, bounce back, and work harder than everyone else," she said. 

Continuing her pep talk, Villar also underscored the importance of "Sipag at tiyaga"--hard work and perseverance. 

"Sipag at tiyaga: these are words that my mom and dad taught us to live by. To dream, is one thing, but to make it happen - that takes a whole lot of determination, perseverance, and sipag at tiyaga,” she said. 

“My dear graduates, you will be the trailblazers of tomorrow. You are our future. Find what inspires you. That spark will fuel your passion to dream and lay the path to your future. While material success is something to aspire for, remember to find your purpose and your calling. When you find it, cultivate it, nourish it, work hard for it,” added Villar, who is the chief executive officer of ALL Value Group and managing director of Vista Land. 

“Our country needs you. The country needs your energy, your talents, your knowledge, your passion to move the country forward towards a path of innovation, towards a path of transformation. 

"As our country will continue to face the challenges of today and tomorrow, we are counting on you to help your families, your communities, and your government. You are our men and women on the frontlines, the very same who will take us forward toward a better world. Huwag susuko, huwag mawawalan ng pag-asa,” she further said. 

(Don't give up, don't lose hope.)
 

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