The Association of Geodetic Engineering Students (AGES) of Saint Louis University (SLU) successfully conducted its Testimonial Ceremony on 14 October 2026 to celebrate the newly licensed Geodetic Engineers who passed the Geodetic Engineering Licensure Examination (GELE) 2026. The activity was held at the Jose Rizal Audio-Visual Room. providing a venue where board passers, students, and faculty members could gather and celebrate together.
The program began with opening remarks from AGES President Cyryl Comon, followed by the opening prayer and the singing of the national anthem. School of Engineering and Architecture (SEA) Dean Engr. Jeffrey Des Binwag then delivered the welcoming address and the first congratulatory message. Engr. Jun Walsiyen and Engr. Isaiah John Diaz followed with their own messages for the board passers.
The GELE 2026 board passers gave their testimonial remarks, sharing their experiences, challenges, and insights from their licensure exam preparation. Their stories gave aspiring Geodetic Engineering students valuable perspectives on perseverance, dedication, and determination.
After a short break, the program continued with the candle-lighting and passing ceremony, which symbolized the recognition of the board passers’ achievements and the inspiration they pass on to future examinees. The activity ended with a celebratory lunch for the board passers, students, faculty members, and other attendees.
The activity contributed to SDG 4 – Quality Education, SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, and SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals by giving aspiring students guidance from successful examinees, promoting professional values, and strengthening ties among AGES, the university, faculty, board passers, and students. It also supports the CICM Advocacy of Peace by encouraging unity within the Geodetic Engineering community.
Overall, the GELE 2026 Testimonial Activity demonstrated AGES’s commitment to recognizing the achievements of newly licensed Geodetic Engineers while inspiring the next generation of professionals. Through the sharing of experiences, challenges, and advice, the activity provided aspiring students with valuable encouragement as they continued their academic journey. It also strengthened the sense of community within the Geodetic Engineering program by bringing together students, graduates, and faculty members to celebrate success, share knowledge, and encourage future examinees to pursue their goals with perseverance and dedication. (Article and Photos by SLU AGES)
