Message
of
His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III
President of the Philippines
To the Graduates of Class 2013
of the ICCT Colleges Foundation Inc.
[May 4, 2013]
My warmest greetings and congratulations to the Graduates of Class 2013 of the ICCT Colleges Foundation Inc.
On this occasion, you celebrate a successful journey of learning and set forth towards a new dimension of growth and opportunity. I urge you to seize this period of optimism to pursue your
aspirations and contribute to our nation’s growing distinction in the international community. Your aptitude for technology is your greatest strength; continue to hone your competence and
employ its instrumentalities to serve our communities. May your goals remain congruent with our vision of equitable pro gress; let your thirst for innovation bolster competitiveness in your
chosen areas of service and attest to the creativity and proficiency of Filipinos.
Our citizens have gained global prominence for their perseverance, creativity, and professionalism. I trust that you will sustain this prestige by becoming our steadfast partners in the task of
national revitalization, and in forging a Philippines empowered by knowledge, linkages, and equitable progress.
Again, congratulations, and I wish you a fruitful year ahead.
(Sgd.) BENIGNO S. AQUINO III
MANILA