Dear graduates, a few years ago, I was also in the same situation as you are now, also a student of the Filipino Computer Club. I used to wake up early on Friday morning, a day when I was supposed to be off, just to attend my class. I’m sure you can relate to my situation.

Well, that was before. Now, I still wake up early on Friday morning to attend the earliest class but not as a student, but as a trainer. Being a trainer gives me a great satisfaction that I am given the opportunity to give back what was imparted to me by my trainers. Your eagerness and determination dear students gave me inspiration to become better and for me to work harder to improve my craft.

Remember, your graduation does not mark the end of your education. In fact, it is the beginning to a better and brighter future. Learning does not stop here. Consider everything a learning process and everyday a learning experience. Move upward. Whatever you are, whoever you are, whatever you do, does not matter. What matters most is your determination not only to learn but also to improve yourself. Make today a stepping-stone to a better life not only for yourself but for our country as well. We should be proud that we are Filipinos.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the founder, Ms. Jijie Zablan, the president, Mrs. Cherry Pye Zablan Torres, the officers, trainers and volunteers of the Filipino Computer Club. Though I never dreamed that one day, I could be called a “trainer”, circumstances made me one. Although I am new to this endeavor, nobody in FCC doubted my capacity. Nobody questioned me whether I am capable of training students even if my educational background did not involved computers. All I got were words of encouragement and endless guidance. For this, I am so grateful.

I am so happy that I became a part of a group of dedicated individuals whose goal in life is to serve our kababayans.

Lastly, in behalf of the Filipino Computer Club volunteers and trainers, I hope that you have learned something that can be useful to you as you go along with your daily lives and since education is a never-ending process, I hope to see you all on the next sessions.

Thank you and good evening.


Grace Joy Ceniza Eramiz
FCC Graduation Ceremony
December 15, 2006
Sheraton Deira Hotel