MANILA, Philippines, April 21 ------ "Soar high, fly high," "Break a leg," and "Do your best" are usually the gist of many commencement messages. Boy Abunda, in his fashion as the host with the gift of gab, shared an unconventional piece of advice to the graduates of an online program. "Do not be afraid to annoy. Annoy with dignity -- ask the difficult questions," said the seasoned TV host while addressing the 162 OEd graduates in their virtual commencement exercises recently.
The popular host expounded on his speech for the graduates. "Culturally, pinaniwala tayo that we have to be pleasant all the time, no matter how painful it is. Huwag ka magtanong, don't shake the status quo... Iniiwasan natin magtanong ng annoying questions," Abunda shared. He added that asking the right questions should become a practice especially when one wants to know about something. Abunda stressed that even if it might be annoying, one should not be afraid to ask.
The host also emphasized the need for everyone to be humane, especially during this pandemic. "For us to start living in an equitable world, we have to start engaging with each other. We cannot ignore each other, we have to be present," he said. "Simple lang ang ibig kong sabihin: may pakialam tayo sa isa't isa, sa bayan, sa mga pamilya natin, sa eskwelahan, sa mundo at mga kaibigan natin." With the COVID-19 pandemic presenting a barrier to a physical ceremony, OEd did what it does best—pivot to the online medium that successfully allowed graduates to study at anytime and anywhere.
“This year, we wanted to ensure that our graduates are able to mark this momentous occasion in their lives and celebrate their academic achievement. We continue to be committed in using online technology to provide our students with learning continuity. Online is truly the future of education,” said Dr. Amable Aguiluz IX, Vice Chairman of AMA Education System.
Source: philstar.com
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