A total of 944 graduates PLV fill up the Crosscroad 77 theater in Quezon City, April 10 during the 9th commencement exercises.

“Entrepreneurship is the key to economic freedom of young and old people alike. You should not aspire to merely [land] a good job when you graduate. You can be an employer or a creator of jobs." - Senator Villar

Commencement speaker Sen. Cynthia Villar receives a replica of Valenzuela City landmark Arkong Bato from City Mayor and PLV chairman of the board REX Gatchalian after her address.

Accompanied by her mother (back facing the camera), an honor student is greeted by Mayor REX Gatchalian.

Graduates take a combo selfie after the closing of the graduation ceremonies.

Graduates, parents and members of the PLV faculty fill up the stage to relish the final moments of their collegiate life together.

This year's 944 graduates this year came master’ degree programs; bachelors of science degree programs; bachelor of arts degree program in communication studies; bachelor of elementary education, bachelor of secondary education, and certificate in teaching program.

A total of 944 graduates PLV fill up the Crosscroad 77 theater in Quezon City, April 10 during the 9th commencement exercises.

Secondary education graduate Mary Grace Ofamin, cum laude, delivered the valedictory address.

Mayor REX Gatchalian (4TH from L) said the city government is aiming to increase the combined student population of the PLV and the Valenzuela Polytechnic College, another city-run institution, from the current 6,000 to 10,000 in two years, and build additional buildings in both schools to accommodate the growing number of students.