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Pride of Marawi: Maranao to deliver valedictory speech in UP Diliman

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/06/19/arman-ghodsinia-061917.jpg?ext=.jpg"/></figure></div>(UPDATED) A student with roots from Marawi City will graduate summa cum laude from the University of the Philippines Diliman. Arman Ali Ghodsinia, a BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology student from the College of Science, obtained a general weighted average of 1.176. He will deliver the valedictory speech in University of the Philippines Diliman&#x27;s graduation rites this Sunday.According to Ghodsinia, his speech will contain a call for peace in Marawi City.Ghodsinia&#x27;s mother is from Marawi City while his father is Iranian.&quot;Sana lang matapos na ang gulo doon para sa mga bata at makapag-aral. Masuwerte ako at nandito sa Maynila, malayo doon pero sana matapos na ang lahat ng kaguluhan doon,&quot; he said.(I hope the violence in Marawi will end soon so that children can study. I am lucky that I am here in Metro Manila, far from there but I hope the fighting will stop.)Ghodsinia also called on fellow Filipinos to be vigilant amid the martial declaration in Mindanao, as well as to protect the democracy, which is the theme of this year&#x27;s graduation rites.<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://upd.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Summa-2017-group-768x512.jpg"/></figure></div>Ghodsinia is one of the 36 candidates for summa cum laude in UP Diliman. Williard Joshua D. Jose of the College of Engineering (COE) who graduates with a BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering (BS ECE) got the highest average of 1.058, followed by Rangel DG. Daroya, also from the College of Engineering, with an average of 1.074.The following also got the university&#x27;s highest academic distinction:Patricia S. Sy, 1.089 Victor Carlo G. Irene, 1.101 Stephanie Ann B. Lopez, 1.102 Paollo Deo R. Reyes, 1.103 Martin Anthony M. Salud, 1.104 John Ian V. Baytamo, 1.115 Arla Mae Nicole T. Salcedo, 1.125 John Alexander O. Soriano, 1.131 Jeynald Jeyromme L. Endaya, 1.133 Johntee T. Tantuco, 1.152 Quirby Angelo S. Alberto, 1.154 Angelica Cielo B. Gozar, 1.157 Philip Christopher S. Cruz, 1.163, Krizzia Elyse B. Mañago, 1.163 Jose Monfred C. Sy, 1.166 Marco Angelo DP. Samonte, 1.166 Clare Feliz S. Tan, 1.166 Jan Patrick C. Tan, 1.168 Kristine Larissa B. Yu, 1.169 Christine Darla A. Bautista, 1.171 Christian Cariño, 1.172, Corinna Victoria C. Martinez, 1.172, Marco G. Del Valle, 1.173 Jennifer B. Rucio, 1.173 Arman A. Ghodsinia, 1.176 Ian Christian Belando Fernandez, 1.177 Ryan Timothy D. Yu, 1.179 Katherine Adrielle R. Bersola, 1.18 Marly Vea Clarisse L. Elli, 1.182 Mary Anne Balane, 1.183 Angelo Rafael E. Arcilla, 1.183 Erica Camille U. Lau, 1.193 Teod Carlo C. Cabili, 1.196 Kamille Anne U. Areopagita, 1.197Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno will be the commencement speaker.Diokno, a UPD Professor Emeritus from the School of Economics, will also be confirmed a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, at the commencement exercises. The Doctor of Laws, honoris causa is the University’s highest academic rank and honor. - with a report from Abner Mercado, ABS-CBN News

(UPDATED) Arman Ali Ghodsinia, a BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology student from the College of Science, obtained a general weighted average of 1.176.

(UPDATED) Arman Ali Ghodsinia, a BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology student from the College of Science, obtained a general weighted average of 1.176.