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message CONGRATULATIONS to the 2016 batch of graduates under the UE-Tan Yan Kee Foundation Scholarship Program. I am happy that you have finally completed the rigorous programs of your respective courses while following the equally rigid and disciplined lifestyle of a scholar. I know the hard work and sacrifices that you have endured for many years to maintain your scholarship. While it is time to celebrate a milestone in your young life, this is also a time to reflect , to count your blessings and to plan your future. Will you continue your studies or find work? Will you be an entrepreneur or be part of a joint business venture? In whatever you decide to be or to do in the next few years, just be guided by the highest standards of excellence. I hope that as a UE-Tan Yan Kee Foundation Inc. scholars, you will also remain grounded and live by the old basic principles of honesty and integrity. Always do your work with passion, humility and kindness towards your fellowmen. Most important of all, when you have reached your goals, remember to thank the Lord and share your blessings, especially with those who have less in life. Again, congratulations. Dr. Lucio C. Tan Chairman and President, Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. Chairman and CEO, University of the East | testimonialsA boy dreaming of something to make his family’s life better – that’s who I was five years ago. Growing up from a less privileged community did not only offer financial and academic challenges, but also helped me realize the value of a college education. I owe a lot of gratitude to the UE-Tan Yan Kee Foundation Inc for helping me pursue my dream of becoming a degree holder of a course that I want in a stimulating and competitive institution. I hope that one day I would be able to give back and share all the support, kindness and love. In behalf of my parents, thank you very much! Neil M. Delos Reyes Summa Cum Laude BS Electronics Engineeringhelping UE – Caloocan Thank you to everyone who genuinely helped me overcome various hardships as a young student whose parents could hardly send their children to school with earnings from a small carinderia. I wish to thank the Sisters of Mary School who adopted me as a live-in high school scholar and eventually endorsed me to the Foundation of Dr. Lucio C. Tan to become a UE-TYKFI scholar. College at UE was most memorable as it helped me become independent, decisive, and sociable. I am now a proud graduate of BS Accounting Technology and I thank the University and the Foundation for harnessing not just my knowledge but also my personality and my family who has always supported and inspired me. Most of all, I thank God from whom all blessings and grace emanate. Wewin Tabares Cum Laude BS Accounting Technology UE- Manila I went to public schools during my elementary and secondary education. The real struggle kicked in when I was about to enter college because my father just passed away and my mother only did laundry to feed us. Until one day, UE – Manila went to our school and invited us to take the the UE – TYKFI. Scholarship exam. My best friend and I went to UE to take the exam but I did not have the P300 fee to take it. I was really shocked because my best friend did not take the exam so that I could take it. I was in the brink of tears and I told her, “You don’t have to do this.” But she replied, “Mas kailangan mo ito! Galingan mo!” Today, as I am reminiscing the events in my life, I couldn’t stop myself from thanking the well-respected business tycoon, Dr. Lucio Tan. I am successful today because I have someone who believed in me and I don’t want to let him down. Dr. Tan, thank you for believing in me. May God bless you more. Jeanfel P. Tumbaga Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Magna Cum Laude Outstanding Student Leader Awardee, UE Manila |
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