Cebu City gov't recognizes students' values of hardships

The Cebu City government and the Department of Education have once again recognized and appreciated the students’ values of hardships and perseverance in the 33rd Don Sergio Academic Excellence Award last December 19, 2022, at the IEC Convention Center Cebu City.

Don Sergio Osmena Awards. The Don Sergio Osmena Award is an annual awarding rite in honor of the late Don Sergio Osmena Sr. It is initiated by the Cebu City government and the Department of Education where the best of the best students from among private and public schools in Cebu City are given an award.

As a token of appreciation for their efforts in their studies, monetary rewards of P10,000 pesos are given to the awardees. This monetary reward is given to valedictorian students from elementary and high school students.

The late Don Sergio Osmeña. The event was organized by the Cebu City government. It was in honor of the province’s Don Sergio Osmeña. The event was graced by no less than Cebu City Mayor himself, Michael Rama.

Message to awardees. In his inspirational message, he expressed his gratitude to the students for their unwavering effort toward their studies.

Likewise, he also encouraged the students to strive hard and excel in their academic endeavors and he also shared his challenges in life during his student days.

The Don Sergio Osmena Academic Excellence Award encourages students to strive hard in their studies for inspiration and pride not just for themselves but also for their loved ones.

To many awardees, poverty has never been a hindrance to success in life. Likewise, the awarding ceremony is just the beginning of the bigger challenges that lie ahead in their academic endeavors.

This awarding ceremony really matters to the students and to their proud parents. To awardees, this awarding is a testament to and fruits of their efforts.

To the proud parents, it's worth their sacrifice and also reflects on how they raised and disciplined their children.

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