CCAD will recognize its most outstanding graduates during Pagbudyong 2026: Rito sa Pagtadlas ug Pasidungog through the conferment of the Ganti sa Bantugang Iskolar (Outstanding Graduate Award). The Ganti sa Bantugang Iskolar is one of the College’s highest academic distinctions. It is awarded to the graduating student with the highest General Weighted Average (GWA) in each academic program, recognizing sustained academic excellence, intellectual discipline, and an unwavering commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and the advancement of their respective fields.
This year’s recipients are:
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Cris Fernan Locaylocay Bayaga
Summa Cum Laude
General Weighted Average: 1.19270
Bayaga makes history as the first graduate of the BA Communication program to earn the distinction of Summa Cum Laude.
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Studio Arts
Jasper Manubag Villacin
Magna Cum Laude
General Weighted Average: 1.37244
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Product Design
Precious Angeli Sinco Suarez
Magna Cum Laude
General Weighted Average: 1.35204
The three awardees will be formally recognized during Pagbudyong 2026: Rito sa Pagtadlas ug Pasidungog, CCAD’s annual pre-commencement rite that celebrates the academic accomplishments, creative journeys, and transition of the graduating Class of 2026.
Following the conferment of the Ganti sa Bantugang Iskolar, each recipient will deliver a five-minute response speech, offering reflections on their academic journey, expressing gratitude to those who have supported them, and sharing words of inspiration with their fellow graduates as they prepare to embark on the next chapter of their personal and professional lives.
Pagbudyong 2026 will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 3:30 PM at the Oblation Square and Performing Arts Hall, University of the Philippines Cebu. Rooted in Visayan cultural symbolism, the ceremony marks the graduates’ transition through the donning of the UP Sablay, the sounding of the Budyong, and the conferment of the Binitoon Medallion—celebrating the values of excellence, creativity, service, and community that define a CCAD education.
The College invites the UP Cebu community, alumni, families, and friends to witness this meaningful celebration as it honors the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2026.