Christ the King College held its Joint Send-Off Rites on November 20, 2025, formally recognizing the interns from the Business Administration Program, Information Technology Program, and Pre-Service Teachers from Teacher Education Program. The ceremony took place at the Mother Ignacia Gymnasium and gathered graduants, faculty and staff, and parents. Although light rain fell prior to the program, the community maintained its enthusiasm and support.
To open the ceremony, the interns and their parents attended the 8th Day Novena Mass in honor of Christ the King, followed by a processional march. The Business Administration interns led the procession, followed by the Information Technology interns, and the Teacher Education pre-service teachers. Afterward, the assembly sang the Philippine National Anthem and the CKC Hymn.
In her welcoming address, School President S. Ma. Anecita C. Navaja, RVM, offered spiritual guidance as the interns transition into professional practice. She drew from Scripture and reminded them, “Be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves.” Her message emphasized the importance of embracing the Ignacian Marian approach when facing life’s challenges.
Following this, Paul Rem Jee Diaz, LPT, MAFil, the Dean of Student Affairs, shared an inspirational message to the interns and introduced the batch names assigned to each program: “Batch P.A.L.D.O.” for the Business Administration Program, “N.E.X.U.S.” for the Information Technology Program, and “Batch L.A.M.D.A.G.” for the Teacher Education Program. He addressed the interns collectively and urged them to uphold the 3Cs—Competence, Compassion, and Character—as guiding principles in their future endeavors.
The program then transitioned to its central moment: the pinning ceremony. The pinning symbolized the interns’ readiness to enter their respective fields and assume professional responsibilities.
After the pinning, the Interns’ Pledge of Commitment followed. Teacher Education Program pre-service teacher and the CKCSSC President for SY 2025-2026, Kanna Marie P. Macabenta led the pledge, affirming the interns’ promise to uphold Christ the King College’s values and standards as they move forward.
To conclude the ceremony, Business Administration Program Head Kimberlie L. Carcido, LPT, MA-HRD, delivered her closing message. She highlighted four reminders she hoped the interns would carry with them: to remember their roots, remember their purpose, recognize the power of prayer, and cultivate humility.
As a heartfelt tribute, the interns honored their parents with a performance of “You’ll Be in My Heart”, offering roses as tokens of gratitude. The celebration continued with a lively performance of “Saranggola,” which showcased the interns’ unity, enthusiasm, and camaraderie.
Finally, the event wrapped up with a photo opportunity that captured the significance of this shared milestone. Through the Joint Send-Off Rites, Christ the King College celebrated the interns’ achievements and prepared them to enter their respective professions while carrying the institution’s values.
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𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 || Denisse Mae Jabien
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 || Arisa Martirez, Janeth Bunjan and Alyssa Baguhin