I was silent when the event started. Kung ang iba ay nagagawa pang makipag-picture sa mga katabi, I was just sitting, watching the event unfold.Maraming nagsalita sa unahan. And I was very much attentive to it, lalo na nang magsalita si Rio.“Some people in this room have carried more than just academic pressure. They’ve carried pain, loss, and expectations. And yet, they’re standing here today, stronger than ever. That kind of strength… deserves more than recognition,” he said, directly looking at me.Hindi ko maiwasang mapangiti.“And if there’s one thing I’d want every graduate here to feel today. It is even if the world didn’t say it enough… you’ve made someone proud,” he said with a ghost of a smile.Matapos ang maraming speech, dumating din ang oras para sa mga awards at diploma. Everyone got so excited, lalo na ’yong mga deserving ng awards.Pinatayo lahat ng laudes. It was the highlight of the day. And then the emcee started to call each of us.“Ladies and gentlemen, it is ou
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