The West Visayas State University College of Business and Management (CBM) honored its top-performing students and outstanding achievers during its 2026 Honors and Awards Ceremony held June 1 at the WVSU Cultural Center.

The ceremony recognized recipients of academic, non-academic, and special awards, highlighting student achievements in scholarship, leadership, and service. The program also featured the recognition of the college’s most outstanding graduates and the oath-taking of newly elected CBM Student Council officers for Academic Year 2026–2027.

CBM Dean Dr. Raymund B. Moreno opened the program, while WVSU Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine V. Dequilla and Office of Student Affairs Dean Dr. Ma. Pilar S. Malata led the awarding of medals and certificates to honorees.

Delivering the inspirational message was CBM alumnus Atty. Gerald V. Pinpin, J.D., Co-Founder and Managing Partner of VP Law and Accounting Office. Pinpin encouraged students to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

“In the court of life, failure is not a final judgment. It is just a proof that you are actively stretching out your limits. We, as humans, are meant to evolve; to scale up and reach our full potential,” Pinpin said. “But that requires willingness and bravery to step up and step out into the unknown and uncharted territory.”

The annual event celebrated the achievements of CBM students while reaffirming the college’s commitment to developing competent, resilient, and future-ready graduates.