✨ Handover Ceremony 2025 ✨

On May 23, 2025, Saint Pedro Poveda College marked a momentous occasion with the Presidential Handover Ceremony, beginning with a solemn Eucharistic Celebration presided by Rev. Fr. Ricky Montañez, A.A., our beloved School Chaplain.

With hearts full of gratitude, we honored Ms. Rosalinda Y. Basas, Outgoing College President, for her faithful and transformative leadership. As she passes the torch, we warmly welcome Ms. Charisse Marie C. Raagas, Incoming College President, who now embraces the mission of guiding the school forward with vision, courage, and deep faith.

The ceremony featured the official oath taking, heartfelt messages, and the ceremonial passing of the Poveda emblem—a symbol of the enduring legacy of servant leadership that continues to shape the #Povedan spirit.

We were deeply honored by the presence of our esteemed guests and partners:

💛 Dr. Lucia S. Subaldo, President of ITEC, Inc.

💛 Dr. Belinda Villegas, President of the Teresian Association Philippines

💛 Members of the Board of Trustees and Corporate Officers of ITEC

💛 Officers and Members of the Teresian Association

💛 Ms. Marichu Tellano, Deputy Executive Director, National Commission for Culture and the Arts

💛 Doña Beatriz Jimeno, Education Adviser, Embassy of Spain

💛 Don Francisco Javier López Tapia, Director, Instituto Cervantes Manila

💛 Don José Ignacio Urquijo Sánchez, Head of Administration, Instituto Cervantes Manila

💛 Doña Teresa Collazo, Instituto Cervantes Coordinator

💛 Prof. Paolo Josef Blando, National Teachers College

💛 Prof. Bryan Dayuta, Philippine Normal University

💛 Mrs. Shirley Halili-Cruz & Mrs. Anna Cruz Bueno, Halili-Cruz School of Dance

💛 Mr. Carmelo Ayson & Ms. Camille Ayson, Commander Security Services, Inc.

💛 Ms. Josephine De Vera, TDEVS Service Inc.

💛 Sister Lily Manzana, MIC & Mrs. Katherine Joyce Ang, Immaculate Conception Academy

💛 Mrs. Kristine De Guzman-Gordon & Ms. Eirene Aguila, Asociación de Alumnas de Poveda

💛 Officers and former members of the Poveda Parents Association

💛 Mrs. Virma Vergel de Dios

💛 Ms. Sally Jo Bellosillo, Caelestis Production, Inc.

💛 Ms. Alessi Callanta and the Incoming SCOP Officers

As we turn the page to a new chapter, we do so with profound appreciation, unity, and hope. May this #Legado of faith and service continue to light our path forward. 🌟