Rev. Fr. Eduardo Celiz, Jr., OAR, UNO-Recoletos President, presided over the Baccalaureate Mass of the university, March 19, 2016, at the University Amphitheater. Fr. President was joined by Rev. Fr. William Villaflor, OAR; Rev. Fr. Loreto Dacanay, OAR; Rev. Fr. Albert Pellazar, OAR; Fr. Louie Gabinete, OAR; Fr. Abraham Latoza, OAR; Rev. Fr. Ronel Gealon, OAR; Rev. Fr. Jose Ernil Almayo, OAR and Fr. Persiuz Decena, OAR; In his homily, he shared that UNO-Rians should always keep these reminders in mind. These are : You have to value your family; Contribute good ideas to society; Painstakingly and constantly search for truth; Be obedient to God; Do not take advantage of others; Remember the long arm of the law; Learn to forgive; Accept others for what and who they are; Always try to be the best, and choose to be simple. He concluded the homily by saying that the graduates must bring the Good News and once a UNO-Rian will always live to be UNOrians.

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