San Ildefonso, Bulacan — The Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC) College of Education marked a defining milestone in the journey of its future educators as it held its Testimonial and Pinning Ceremonies on January 16, 2026, at the BASC Multi-Purpose Gymnasium. More than a ceremonial rite, the event symbolized the students’ formal transition from academic preparation to professional responsibility.

Carrying the theme “Educators of Tomorrow: Beacons of Integrity, Builders of a Better Society,” the ceremony brought together teaching interns, newly licensed teachers, faculty members, and proud families in a celebration of perseverance, purpose, and promise. The program formally commissioned teaching interns from the Bachelor of Elementary Education, Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English, and Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science programs, while also recognizing the 218 newly Licensed Professional Teachers who passed the September 2025 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).

The program formally opened with an address by Dr. Maria Krisvie Abigale F. Mendoza, Dean of the College of Education, who emphasized that teaching is not merely a profession but a vocation rooted in integrity, service, and lifelong commitment. She reminded the teaching interns that the path they are about to take requires both competence and character.

BASC President Dr. Jameson H. Tan followed with an inspirational message, expressing gratitude to parents for entrusting their children to the institution and encouraging students to continuously pursue excellence. He challenged the future educators to aim high, not only in their teaching practice but also in forthcoming board examinations, as part of BASC’s sustained tradition of academic distinction.

Reinforcing this message, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Cecilia S. Santiago highlighted BASC’s consistent strong performance in the LET at both regional and national levels. She underscored the institution’s growing reputation as a leading teacher education institution and further motivated the students by announcing a personal cash incentive for any BASC graduate who secures a Top Three placement in the board examinations.

Bridging achievement and aspiration, the ceremony honored outstanding LET passers while inspiring teaching interns who will soon follow the same path. The Testimonial Ceremony served as one of the program’s most poignant moments, as alumni Joanna Mae F. Imperio (BEEd), Frances Jowela C. Sanchez (BSEd–Science), and Russel Mae Dimla (BSEd–English) shared personal reflections on resilience, growth, and their commitment to the teaching profession.

Emotion filled the hall during the Pinning Ceremony, as faculty members and parents affixed pins onto the interns’ uniforms. The simple yet profound gesture symbolized readiness, trust, and the responsibility entrusted to them as future educators prepared to stand before their own classrooms.

The program concluded with closing remarks from Ms. Cynthia M. Sanchez, Associate Dean of the College of Education, who expressed deep appreciation to parents for their unwavering support and partnership in shaping the students’ academic journey. The ceremony ended with the singing of the BASC Hymn, followed by a parent orientation on internship guidelines and expectations.

More than a celebration, the Testimonial and Pinning Ceremonies affirmed BASC’s collective commitment to integrity, excellence, and service. With newly pinned teaching interns ready to enter the field and 218 newly licensed educators embarking on their professional paths, BASC once again reinforces its role in nurturing educators who will help build a more just, informed, and empowered society.

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