Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III called on the Isabela State University College of Law Class of 2026 to rise above personal ambition and dedicate their careers to serving society, stressing that the highest calling of the legal profession is advancing justice and improving lives.
In a video message played during the graduation rites, Dy reminded graduates that true success is measured not by accolades or wealth, but by the impact of their service.
“Maging matatag sa prinsipyo kahit may tukso ng mas madaling landas. At higit sa lahat, huwag kailanman kalimutan na ang pinakamataas na layunin ng propesyong ito ay hindi tagumpay para sa sarili, kundi serbisyo para sa iba,” he said.
The House Speaker emphasized that law carries responsibilities beyond enforcing rules; it is a solemn promise to protect justice, defend rights, and bring hope to the vulnerable.
“May kasabihan na ang batas ay hindi lamang koleksiyon ng mga tuntunin. Ito ay may dalang pangako na pangalagaan ang katarungan, protektahan ang karapatan, at magbigay ng pag-asa sa mga nangangailangan,” Dy said. “Ngayon, kayo ang susunod na magdadala ng pangakong ito.”
Highlighting the urgent need for principled legal professionals, Dy warned that society faces unprecedented challenges and Filipinos are seeking leaders they can trust. He urged graduates to practice law with integrity, compassion, and conviction.
“Sa panahong maraming institusyon ang sinusubok at maraming mamamayan ang naghahanap ng mga lider na mapagkakatiwalaan, higit kailanman ay kailangan ang mga abogado na may integridad, malasakit, at paninindigan,” he said.
Dy concluded by reminding the graduates that law is most powerful when applied to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
“Ang batas ay pinakamakapangyarihan hindi kapag ito ay nakasulat lamang sa mga aklat, kundi kapag ito ay ginagamit upang mapabuti ang buhay ng tao,” he said.
He extended his congratulations to the graduates, their families, faculty members, and the entire ISU community, calling on them to carry the values of service, justice, and integrity into their professional journeys.
“Muli, congratulations sa inyong lahat. Mabuhay kayo, mabuhay ang Isabela State University, at mabuhay ang sambayanang Pilipino,” Dy said.