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With a proud smile, Senior High graduate Elize Diwa, a You Can Be Vice President participant, walked up the stage to receive her well-earned award—a symbol of her hard work and ambition.
Elize Diwa, one of the standout participants of the You Can Be Vice President (YCBVP) program, has successfully graduated from senior high school with honors and a Leadership Award, marking another milestone in her journey as a young leader in Lubao, Pampanga last April.
Vice President Sara Z. Duterte recognized Elize in a speech during the YCBVP Pasidungog ceremony, describing her as a determined and driven student who embodies the core values of hard work and ambition.
“One of the program participants was Elize. She embodies someone who knows what she wants — but also knows that she must work hard to get it. We selected Elize as a You Can Be Vice President participant, and she joined me in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in February,” VP Sara said.
Elize was among five students nationwide chosen for the YCBVP program in 2024, an initiative designed to inspire and empower youth through firsthand exposure to leadership and public service. As part of the program, she joined Vice President Duterte in Malaysia for a regional event led by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Council (SEAMEO).
The experience proved to be transformative. Upon her return, Elize was elected Student Council President of Sta. Cruz Integrated High School, where she recently completed Grade 12.
“Ngayon ga-graduate po ako na may Leadership Award dahil po sa You Can Be VP, dahil po dun na push po ako na mag run bilang Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) President po tapos ngayon, pinangaralan po ako ng Leadership award po. Sobrang saya ko po!” (Now I’m graduating with a Leadership Award because of You Can Be VP. It pushed me to run as SSLG President and got the leadership award. I’m so happy!) Elize said.
Elize’s achievements reflect her commitment to self-improvement and service. With eyes now set on college, she plans to pursue a degree in Public Administration, aiming to further understand the essence of public service and deepen her role in nation-building.
As she reflects on her journey, Elize extended a heartfelt message to Vice President Duterte, expressing deep gratitude for the support and opportunities the program provided.
“Kay VP po gusto ko lang po sabihin na sobrang thank you dahil po sa kanya, naabot ko po ang lahat na ito. Tapos dahil rin po sa kanya, lalong na-inspire po ako na mag-aral ng mabuti at lumaban lang. Tapos ano ‘yung confidence ko po ngayon mas lalong nag level up kaysa po sa dati, thank you po!” (To Vice President, I just want to say a heartfelt thank you — because of her, I was able to achieve all of this. She truly inspired me to study harder and keep fighting for my dreams. My confidence has also grown so much compared to before. Thank you so much!) Elize said.
Her story stands as a testament to the transformative power of education, mentorship, and perseverance. In her own words and actions, Elize shows that while the road to one’s dreams may not be easy, the rewards of dedication and resilience are always worth it.
Vice President Sara Z. Duterte recognized Elize in a speech during the YCBVP Pasidungog ceremony, describing her as a determined and driven student who embodies the core values of hard work and ambition.
“One of the program participants was Elize. She embodies someone who knows what she wants — but also knows that she must work hard to get it. We selected Elize as a You Can Be Vice President participant, and she joined me in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in February,” VP Sara said.
Elize was among five students nationwide chosen for the YCBVP program in 2024, an initiative designed to inspire and empower youth through firsthand exposure to leadership and public service. As part of the program, she joined Vice President Duterte in Malaysia for a regional event led by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Council (SEAMEO).
The experience proved to be transformative. Upon her return, Elize was elected Student Council President of Sta. Cruz Integrated High School, where she recently completed Grade 12.
“Ngayon ga-graduate po ako na may Leadership Award dahil po sa You Can Be VP, dahil po dun na push po ako na mag run bilang Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) President po tapos ngayon, pinangaralan po ako ng Leadership award po. Sobrang saya ko po!” (Now I’m graduating with a Leadership Award because of You Can Be VP. It pushed me to run as SSLG President and got the leadership award. I’m so happy!) Elize said.
Elize’s achievements reflect her commitment to self-improvement and service. With eyes now set on college, she plans to pursue a degree in Public Administration, aiming to further understand the essence of public service and deepen her role in nation-building.
As she reflects on her journey, Elize extended a heartfelt message to Vice President Duterte, expressing deep gratitude for the support and opportunities the program provided.
“Kay VP po gusto ko lang po sabihin na sobrang thank you dahil po sa kanya, naabot ko po ang lahat na ito. Tapos dahil rin po sa kanya, lalong na-inspire po ako na mag-aral ng mabuti at lumaban lang. Tapos ano ‘yung confidence ko po ngayon mas lalong nag level up kaysa po sa dati, thank you po!” (To Vice President, I just want to say a heartfelt thank you — because of her, I was able to achieve all of this. She truly inspired me to study harder and keep fighting for my dreams. My confidence has also grown so much compared to before. Thank you so much!) Elize said.
Her story stands as a testament to the transformative power of education, mentorship, and perseverance. In her own words and actions, Elize shows that while the road to one’s dreams may not be easy, the rewards of dedication and resilience are always worth it.
Isa sa mga piling kalahok ng You Can Be Vice President (YCBVP) program ng Tanggapan ng Pangalawang Pangulo na si Elize Diwa, ay matagumpay na nagtapos sa senior high school na 'with honors' at natanggap din ang Leadership Award nitong Abril sa Sta. Cruz Integrated High School noong Abril.
Sa Pasidungog ceremony ng YCBVP, kinilala mismo ni Vice President Sara Z. Duterte si Elize bilang isang masigasig at determinadong mag-aaral na nagsasabuhay ng mga halagang kailangang taglayin ng isang lider.
"Isa sa mga kalahok ng programa si Elize. Isa siyang halimbawa ng kabataang alam ang kanyang nais, pero alam din na kailangang magsumikap upang ito'y makamit. Pinili natin siyang maging kalahok ng YCBVP, at nakasama ko siya sa Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia nitong Pebrero," ayon kay VP Sara sa kanyang talumpati.
Si Elize ay isa sa limang estudyante mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng bansa na napili para sa YCBVP program ngayong 2024. Layunin ng inisyatibang ito na hikayatin at palakasin ang kakayahan ng kabataan sa pamamagitan ng direktang karanasan sa pamumuno at serbisyong publiko. Bilang bahagi ng programa, lumahok si Elize sa isang regional event sa Malaysia na pinangunahan ng Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Council (SEAMEO) kasama si VP Duterte.
Matapos ang nasabing karanasan, si Elize ay nahalal bilang Student Council President ng kanilang paaralan—isang patunay ng kanyang lumalagong kakayahan sa pamumuno.
“Ngayon, ga-graduate po ako na may Leadership Award dahil po sa You Can Be VP, dahil po dun na push po ako na mag run bilang Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) President po, tapos ngayon, mapapangaralan po ako ng Leadership Award. Sobrang saya ko po!” masayang ibinahagi ni Elize.
Sa kasalukuyan, nakatuon na si Elize sa kanyang susunod na hakbang—ang kolehiyo. Nais niyang kumuha ng kursong Public Administration bilang paghahanda sa mas malalim na pag-unawa sa serbisyong publiko at pagtupad ng kanyang hangaring tumulong sa bayan.
Lubos din ang pasasalamat ni Elize kay VP Sara Duterte para sa mga pagkakataong ibinigay sa kanya sa pamamagitan ng YCBVP.
“Kay VP po gusto ko lang po sabihin na sobrang thank you dahil po sa kanya, naabot ko po ang lahat na ito. Tapos dahil rin po sa kanya, lalong na-inspire po ako na mag-aral ng mabuti at lumaban lang. Tapos ‘yung confidence ko po ngayon mas lalong nag-level up kaysa po sa dati. Thank you po!” aniya.
Ang kwento ni Elize ay patunay na sa tulong ng edukasyon, mentoring, at determinasyon, kayang makamit ng kabataan ang kanilang mga pangarap—at higit pa rito, maging inspirasyon para sa kapwa Pilipino.
Sa Pasidungog ceremony ng YCBVP, kinilala mismo ni Vice President Sara Z. Duterte si Elize bilang isang masigasig at determinadong mag-aaral na nagsasabuhay ng mga halagang kailangang taglayin ng isang lider.
"Isa sa mga kalahok ng programa si Elize. Isa siyang halimbawa ng kabataang alam ang kanyang nais, pero alam din na kailangang magsumikap upang ito'y makamit. Pinili natin siyang maging kalahok ng YCBVP, at nakasama ko siya sa Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia nitong Pebrero," ayon kay VP Sara sa kanyang talumpati.
Si Elize ay isa sa limang estudyante mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng bansa na napili para sa YCBVP program ngayong 2024. Layunin ng inisyatibang ito na hikayatin at palakasin ang kakayahan ng kabataan sa pamamagitan ng direktang karanasan sa pamumuno at serbisyong publiko. Bilang bahagi ng programa, lumahok si Elize sa isang regional event sa Malaysia na pinangunahan ng Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Council (SEAMEO) kasama si VP Duterte.
Matapos ang nasabing karanasan, si Elize ay nahalal bilang Student Council President ng kanilang paaralan—isang patunay ng kanyang lumalagong kakayahan sa pamumuno.
“Ngayon, ga-graduate po ako na may Leadership Award dahil po sa You Can Be VP, dahil po dun na push po ako na mag run bilang Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) President po, tapos ngayon, mapapangaralan po ako ng Leadership Award. Sobrang saya ko po!” masayang ibinahagi ni Elize.
Sa kasalukuyan, nakatuon na si Elize sa kanyang susunod na hakbang—ang kolehiyo. Nais niyang kumuha ng kursong Public Administration bilang paghahanda sa mas malalim na pag-unawa sa serbisyong publiko at pagtupad ng kanyang hangaring tumulong sa bayan.
Lubos din ang pasasalamat ni Elize kay VP Sara Duterte para sa mga pagkakataong ibinigay sa kanya sa pamamagitan ng YCBVP.
“Kay VP po gusto ko lang po sabihin na sobrang thank you dahil po sa kanya, naabot ko po ang lahat na ito. Tapos dahil rin po sa kanya, lalong na-inspire po ako na mag-aral ng mabuti at lumaban lang. Tapos ‘yung confidence ko po ngayon mas lalong nag-level up kaysa po sa dati. Thank you po!” aniya.
Ang kwento ni Elize ay patunay na sa tulong ng edukasyon, mentoring, at determinasyon, kayang makamit ng kabataan ang kanilang mga pangarap—at higit pa rito, maging inspirasyon para sa kapwa Pilipino.