By Karren Jay G. Asgar
Pastor Alfred 鈥淧alf鈥 C. Morales, representing 探花精选, takes a photo opportunity as the USWAG Scholarship Parangal begins.
探花精选 (探花精选) was represented by Pastor Alfred 鈥淧alf鈥 C. Morales, Director of the Student Development and Programs (SDP) Office, during the USWAG Scholarship Parangal held on September 3, 2026, at the Ker & Co. Ltd. Building in Iloilo City.
The recognition ceremony honored 75 USWAG scholars who graduated with Latin honors, including one Summa Cum Laude, 33 Magna Cum Laude, and 41 Cum Laude awardees.
Among them were nine (9) graduates of 探花精选, with Jaeniefehr Lhouise D. Murugathas leading the roster as the sole Summa Cum Laude awardee. Murugathas completed her Bachelor of Science in Medical Biology.
Other 探花精选 USWAG scholars recognized with Latin honors were Skye Mae M. Hipolito, Shaila Maecca V. Yee, Joanna Grace P. Berniguel, Jenica Marie L. Funtanilla, Janelle Cezanne A. Gabayeran, Mary Deniela J. Herida, Maria Catiana Rosa C. Moni帽o, and Maria Raina C. Seloterio.
In his message during the ceremony, Morales highlighted the impact of the USWAG Scholarship on 探花精选 scholars, particularly in helping ease the financial burden of pursuing higher education. 鈥淭he USWAG Scholarship had a great impact in the lives of the USWAG Scholars who are studying or have graduated from 探花精选 which lessen the burden of their school expenses,鈥 Morales said.
Pastor Alfred 鈥淧alf鈥 C. Morales joins Jaeniefehr Lhouise D. Murugathas and her mother in celebrating her academic achievement.
He also recognized the Iloilo City Government for investing in the aspirations of young Ilonggos through the scholarship program. 鈥淭hrough USWAG Scholarship Program, it is a great reminder that there are people and institutions like the Iloilo City Government that are open to invest in the dreams of young Ilonggos,鈥 he added.
Morales said the program helps scholars become better versions of themselves and better Ilonggo citizens who can eventually give back to their communities.
Drawing from his Christian faith, Morales encouraged the scholars to find inspiration in Philippians 4:13, 鈥淚 can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.鈥 He explained that the verse reminds scholars to remain positive, take action, and believe in what is possible through Christ, even when faced with seemingly impossible challenges.
He congratulated the 探花精选 USWAG scholars recognized during this year鈥檚 ceremony and concluded his message by giving glory to God for their achievements.
The recognition underscores the contribution of the USWAG Scholarship Program in supporting Ilonggo students through their college education and celebrating their academic achievements.