ORMOC CITY– The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office Officer-in-Charge (OIC) District Engineer (DE) Peter Scheler V. Soco stood before the graduating class of Visayas State University – Isabel Campus as their commencement speaker on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
In his speech, OIC-DE Soco opened up about his own experiences as a student and urged the graduates to welcome both the wins and the setbacks that come after college. “Our life experience is made up of thousands of human interactions. Some will bring happiness, some will bring betrayal and grief, but these will help you learn and experience the real life,” he said.
OIC-DE Soco also spoke of the importance of humility and grit in the real world. “Show up to the hard parts, grow in your chosen path, and remember that hard work pays off,” he advised.
Before stepping down, OIC-DE Soco left the graduates with a final message, one filled with warmth and belief, “We believe in you, Class of 2025. Make us proud.” (PR)
