28/08/2026
JOINT STATEMENT OF THE PLM STUDENT COUNCILS AND ORGANIZATIONS ON THE INVITATION OF PRESIDENT FERDINAND โBONGBONGโ MARCOS JR. AS THE 58TH COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER AND THE CONFERRAL OF AN HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE UPON HIM
Graduation is a significant milestone in the journey of every Iskolar ng Bayan. It is a recognition of years of sacrifice, perseverance, learning, and collective struggle within the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. It honors not only the graduates, but also the families, communities, and individuals who stood with them throughout their journey.
It is a celebration that rightfully belongs to the graduates and to everyone who helped them reach this moment.
As Haribons, we are guided by the ideals of Kaunlaran, Kadakilaan, at Karunungan. These are not merely words attached to the name of our institution. They embody the kind of citizens, scholars, and leaders that PLM seeks to moldโindividuals who pursue meaningful progress, uphold integrity and dignity, and possess the courage to think critically and stand for what is right.
It is precisely because graduation is such a defining milestone that the choice of a commencement speaker matters.
While we respect President Ferdinand โBongbongโ Marcos Jr. as the Chief Executive of the Republic of the Philippines and as our invited guest, respect for his office does not oblige us to regard him as a representation of the collective values and aspirations of every Haribon.
See the post for the full statement.