SCRIPT FOR THE BACCALAUREATE SERVICE

Emcee: We are about to start our Baccalaureate Service. Please be reminded to turn off or put into silent mode your cell
phones or any electronic gadgets.
Cue: Wait for the go signal

Emcee: Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the 67th Baccalaureate Service of the Urdaneta City University, Urdaneta
City, Pangasinan. To begin with, the Processional…
Cue: As soon as Graduating students, Faculty & Deans, University Administrators, and Guests were on
their respective seats…

Emcee: Please remain standing for the Opening Prayer to be led by Dean Joseph Miranda of College of Criminal Justice
Education, to be followed by the singing of the National Anthem and Urdaneta City Hymn by the Music Ensemble.
Cue: M.E. exits—
Emcee: Thank you, Dean Miranda, and the Music Ensemble.

Emcee: Friends, Ladies and Gentlemen: Let us welcome:

- Our distinguished members of the Faculty
- Our Honored Guests
- Our Administrators
o Acting University President, Atty. Dar A. Diga
o Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Noel L. Guevara
o Vice President for Administration, Dr. Elisa Cristobal
o University Registrar, Mr. Jofil Lomboy
o Presidential Adviser for Quality Assurance, Dr. Ester Fronda
o Director for Center for Student Leadership & Development, Dr. Priscilla Baun
o Dean for Graduate Studies, Dr. Edwin Ferrer
o Guidance Director, Mdm. Monette Locquiao
o University Chaplain, Rev. Saturnino Garabilles
: Let us give them a round of applause.

Emcee: Good Morning, I’m Marty Ian Gideon Flores, faculty member of the Department of Psychology, I’ll be your host
today. I’m delighted to be here to our 2019 Baccalaureate Service. We expect the Service to last approximately 2 hours.
Again, before we begin our service, let me remind you to turn your cell phones to silent mode and be courteous to those
around you by refraining from talking aloud. Joining me today is _________________, ____________________.

Host 2: Thank you _____________. It is an honor to be here to this special event, a prelude to the high point of the
academic year. Because, today we celebrate the accomplishments and academic achievements of our students.
Therefore, as mentioned, courtesy, attention, and decorum are important and expected.

Host 1: With all haste ladies and gentlemen, it is my distinct privilege to introduce to you our CSLD Director, Dr. Priscilla
Baun for the Opening Remarks.
Cue: After the Speech.

Host 2: Thank you, Dr. Baun for awe-inspiring remarks! Now, let us be captivated by a special number from the Music
Ensemble.
Cue: ME finishes their song

Host1: Thank you for that delightful number! Partner, our journey as a student is not that easy—there are times we have
to come to class despite the heavy pour of rain thinking: “hindi kami isda or sirena; cram and beat that deadline only to
find out: “mukha na tayong zombie sa puyat”; but also we always have that good memories, like your first day of school,
your crush on the other block or major; and of course that feeling when you receive your grades finding that you passed.

Host2: Oo nga partner. I am also in awe of our Graduating students because they have already concluded with grace their
College and Graduate Life. Sabi nga ni Drew Gilpin Faust in his 2010 Baccalaureate Service: Living an unscripted life; of
Harvard University, this event is a new ending to your new beginning. Anyway partner, ayokong magdeliver ng
testimonial message dito, let us give this opportunity for our graduating class the limelight to share their insightful
experiences. Thus, for some words of invigoration may we acknowledge Mr/Ms. _____________________ and Mr/Ms
__________________ for the Undergraduate & Graduate School, respectively.
Cue: after the grad student…

Host1: Thank you for those very nice and encouraging messages, Sir/Madam. Now, I am pleased to introduce Dr. Edwin
Ferrer, our witty, animated, talented and brilliant Dean of the Graduate Studies for the inspirational talk.
Cue: After Dr. Ferrer

Host 2: Thank you Dr. Ferrer for that very empowering message for our graduates. Thus, to make you feel more alive,
inside and out, let us witness an interpretative dance by the PCCA Dance troupe.
Cue: PCCA end of performance

Host1: Now we move to the Reading of the Scripture to be led by the ever-supportive Guidance Director, Mdm. Monette
Locquiao.
Cue: End of Scripture reading

Host2: It is our pleasure to turn the podium over to Rev. Saturnino Garabilles, Acting University Chaplain, for hi
Baccalaureate Message to be followed by Pastor Reydan Mayos for the Dedicatory Prayer for the Graduating Class.
Cue. Rev. Garabilles ends followed by Ptr. Mayos.

Host 1: Thank you for that wonderful message, Rev. Garabilles.

Host 2: Yes, this next speaker is—how will I describe him, I’m out of words for this very dedicated public servant. Tingin
mo partner?
Host 1: Yes, partner. He is the man of few words but more of action—Pwedeng, the Action Man of UCU,-- He is also the
Epitome of Change and Hope—Pwedeng Thor.
Host2: Naku partner, baka humaba pa ang usapan natin if we will come up with an accurate description of our next
speaker. Thus, it is with pride and pleasure to give the podium to our humble, handsome, and hard-working Acting
University President, Atty. Dar A. Diga to give his empowering and encouraging speech for the Midyear Graduating Class.
Round of Applause, please.
Cue: After the speech

Host1: Thank you, Atty. for that moving and inspiriting message.
Host 2: We move on to another special number prepared by the Music Ensemble.
Cue: M.E. finishes their performance

Host 1: We now came to the conclusion of this simple but memorable activity. Sabi nga sa kantang Closing Time:
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.”
Host2: Yes, partner. Thus, to give his closing remarks, may we call on Dr. Jerry Dichoso, Program Head of the
National Service Training Program.
Cue: End of Dr. Dichoso Speech

Host2: Before we formally conclude this event, may we ask everyone to stand for the singing of the UCU Hymn.
Cue: End of UCU Hymn

Host1: Finally, the long wait is over! We hope everyone had a chance to reflect on their life in the University, as an
undergraduate,and as a graduate.
Host2: With this, we extend our thanks to all the students, faculty members, deans and program heads,
administrators, and guests, especially to Atty. Dar A. Diga, University President and Hon. Mayor Julio “Rammy”
Parayno III, the Chairman of the Board of Regents for the untiring support, care and love for the welfare of the
students.
Host1: Once again, this is __________________ with my Partner _____________________ saying Mabuhay and
Congratulations.