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Stories of hope side by side with the first and new batches of Dualtech graduates

The recent pandemic tested countless people worldwideHere in the country, it shaped a new batch of Dualtech graduates uniquely equipped by the past few year’s situation.

Everyone who attended the last graduation of Dualtech Training Center in 2022 heard the above story during the speech of batch representative Vilmar U. Vargas, JB Dimayuga’s scholar. Vilmar is now working under the Community Relations’ Office of Dualtech Training Center.

In keeping with a tradition for the 40th founding anniversary, Dualtech invited individuals or groups that are instrumental in the beginning of the school. On this occasion, Dualtech invited the first graduates. Many told stories of struggles similar to Vilmar’s as they congratulated the new graduates. Mr. Arnolfo Morfe, the school president, acknowledged the presence of the Dualtech Alumni Association, Inc. (DAAI). He recalled how a 2-year course which started during the Martial Law produced the pioneer A-1 and A-2 batches. 

Various alumni sent in their congratulatory messages. Section A1’s Luis B. Claro credited Dualtech with his rise from the ranks to be Production Manager in URC.  Section A1’s Arnold Palacol belonged to the 1987 batch of only 6, and emphasized never to forget the values of industriousness and perseverance. Section A2’s Rudy Manloctao thanked Dualtech for being an instrument for helping achieve dreams. 

Also in the ceremony, Mr. Morfe acknowledged the presence of pioneer scholars and at the same time, outstanding alumni, such as previous and present Dualtech Alumni Association (DAAI) Presidents. With this, DAAI President Mr. Dario Tolentino, Engineering Director of Middleby Philippines, along with the other directors, recited the Alumni Oath welcoming the new batch of graduates.

Representing the batch, Vilmar told the audience of having to prioritize getting a job after graduating from Senior High School in order to support his mother as his father passed away when he was 12:  “Dreams of pursuing education in a university seemed to be bleak and I accepted the fact that I needed to find a job after my graduation in Senior High School. When I met my supervisor in Leslie’s Corporation where I was working who was also an alumnus of Dualtech, I was inspired to enroll there despite being in a pandemic.”

As among the first graduates, Mr. Venzon Matienzo told this batch that new challenges await them, such as persevering in looking for a job, or saving for further studies. The graduates however, were not only armed with their stories of hope within and outside the school, but also tested within the unique times of the pandemic. They have been taught many important lessons, and are now ready to continue learning in the level playing field of the professional world.

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