Angara challenges Class of 2026 to sustain resilience beyond graduation

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MAKATI CITY, 30 March 2026—Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday challenged graduates nationwide to maintain their spirit of resilience as they transition out of the basic education system, as nearly 48,000 public schools hold their end-of-school-year (EOSY) ceremonies.



In his message for the graduation and moving-up ceremonies, Secretary Angara reminded the graduating batch that their ability to overcome setbacks will be their most critical asset in the face of future trials.

“As we conclude this school year, we do more than close a chapter. We honor the strength that carried our learners, teachers, and families through months of hard work, sacrifice, and hope,” he said.

Angara emphasized that while academic competence is a prerequisite for higher education or employment, it is the discipline, compassion, and inner strength forged in school that define long-term success.

“You stayed the course and learned to rise after setbacks. That resilience will matter far beyond the classroom,” Angara stressed.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has set EOSY rites in public schools on March 30 or 31, directing schools to keep ceremonies simple, meaningful and free from unnecessary expenses amid rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.

This year’s graduating batch includes around 1.9 million Grade 6 learners and 1.8 million Grade 12 learners from both public and private schools.

This year’s EOSY theme, “Filipino Graduates: Prepared to Lead with Competence and Character,” aligns with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to nurture learners who are not only academically prepared but guided by integrity and a sense of responsibility to serve others.

In his message, Angara also credited the community of support behind the learners, thanking parents and teachers as the backbone of every learner’s success.

“Behind every learner’s success stands a community. To our teachers, thank you for teaching not only lessons but courage. To our parents and families, your support made every achievement possible,” he said.

The 2026 graduation cycle takes place amid significant reforms in the basic education sector, including the sharpening of the Revised K to 10 Curriculum and the strengthening of Senior High School pathways during School Year 2025-2026.

DepEd has also prioritized the rollout of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program to address learning gaps, alongside the enhanced support and promotion for teachers.

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