The Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST) marked another academic milestone as it held its 39th Commencement Exercises on June 18, 2025, at the ABC Gymnasium, Malita, Davao Occidental. Themed “From Vision to Reality: 39 Years of Cultivating Future-Ready Graduates,” the ceremony gathered students, faculty, staff, families, and honored guests to celebrate the achievements of this year’s graduates.
The highlight of the event was the keynote address delivered by Director Benjamin Carillo Cutay Jr., the Regional Director of the Parole and Probation Administration (PPA) Region XI, under the Philippine Department of Justice. In his inspirational message, Dir. Cutay urged the graduates to pursue excellence, integrity, and public service as they step into the next chapter of their lives. He also commended SPAMAST for its enduring commitment to academic excellence and nation-building through education.
Part 1 of the graduation ceremony commenced at 7:30 a.m., featuring graduates from the following institutes:
- Institute of Professional Graduate Studies
- Institute of Teacher Education and Information Technology
- Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences
- Institute of Agricultural Sciences and Development Communication
A moving message on behalf of the graduates was delivered by Mr. Rommel R. Osabel, Magna Cum Laude, who completed a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science. In his address, Mr. Osabel reflected on the challenges and triumphs experienced by the graduating class and expressed heartfelt gratitude to their mentors, families, and the institution for shaping them into competent and future-ready individuals.
The 39th commencement ceremony not only celebrated academic accomplishments but also reaffirmed SPAMAST’s enduring mission of producing graduates equipped to meet the demands of the ever-evolving global landscape.
