Baguio City, Philippines – October 10, 2025
The Cordillera State Institute of Technical Education (CSITE) is pleased to announce the graduation of the Carpentry NC II course of 11 trainees, in its commitment to delivering quality technical education and empowering students with the competencies needed for worthwhile employment.
The celebration began with the welcome remarks of Administrative Officer IV, which Information Officer Focal Jovie B. Agway read. In the message, she welcomed the graduates. She commended their resilience in completing the training, emphasizing that craftsmanship, diligence, and continuous learning are essential for development and self-improvement.
Allan Muscara, Assessment Focal, stood in for Vocational Instruction Supervisor (VIS) Romeo G. Mongalini and presented the graduates formally. The Registrar III, Ms. Vilma Tolarba, confirmed the graduates.
One of the trainees gave a message on behalf of the class, thanking CSITE and TESDA for the life-altering experience of gaining technical skills. The trainee also offered their “three genie wishes” that include learning more about power tools through improved facilities, having maximum parking space allotted for trainees, and being able to receive starter tool kits that would assist them in starting their careers as carpenters.
Trainer Randy B. Pumihic was also proud of the graduates, reiterating that carpentry is not merely a trade but a craft that involves discipline, accuracy, and integrity. “A good carpenter doesn’t just construct buildings—he constructs trust and integrity,” he said, urging the graduates to continue learning and take pride in their profession.
In his message, Allan Muscara congratulated the completers and emphasized the importance of technical education in changing lives and serving national development. He challenged the trainees to undertake assessment and certification to become full-fledged professionals in the construction sector.
Closing the ceremony, Registrar III Vilma Tolarba gave the graduates a motivational speech, sharing her brand of “three TESDA genie wishes.” She asked them to complete the assessment and get certified, to report to the office when they are already hired as proof of their achievement, and not to waste what they have learned, but share it with others.
The ceremony ended on a high note of pride and fulfillment as the 11 new Carpentry NC II program graduates look to construct strong buildings and better futures for themselves, their family members, and their communities.