The Filipino Institute has been allowed to conduct in-person graduation ceremonies on Friday, April 9, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira. Those who have graduated virtually, or during the times when UAE restricted conducting events, may also join the commencement rites to formally and officially receive their diplomas and certificates on stage.
The face-to-face ceremonies will be happening at the Zabeel Ballroom of the hotel in Deira. Those who are interested to join the small gathering may go to the Filipino Institute campus and pay a fee of AED130. An additional AED50 fee will be collected for those who opt to rent toga.
“Graduates who have already claimed their certificates and are planning to attend commencement are advised to submit back their certificates for the official acceptance on stage,” Mr. Gabriel John Rimando, president and founder of the Filipino Institute, said.
Those who have previously graduated in Ajman and Sharjah are also encouraged to join the graduation ceremonies.
Meanwhile, graduating students who plan to attend the commencement are advised to send a close-up of a half-body shot to the dean-in-charge through WhatsApp for graduation presentation purposes.
Rimando said attendees are all required to follow the safety protocols to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Interested to join the ceremonies? Contact the following:
Dean Cheryl Delim (Face-to-face short certification courses) – +971 56 113 0989
Dean Lloyd Perez (Virtual short certification courses) – +971 58 923 1260
Dean Lorenzo Florendo (Face-to-face Professional Diploma programs) – +971 54 518 0045
Dean Sunshine Estrada (Virtual Professional Diploma programs) – +971 54 458 5434
Dean Oliver Lalo (Online self-paced certification courses) – +971 54 577 2940
Mr. Ace Garing (MBA) – +971 54 461 7687
Miss Kassy Lebrillo (Other campuses) – +971 56 859 4498
For graduation photoshoot, graduating students may visit the campus’ studio at Room 1, 4th Floor, Al Zarooni Building, Al Rigga, Deira, Dubai. For an appointment, contact Mr. Jonathan Dumas at +971 58 233 1148.
