July 15, 2028. At the Philippine International Convention Center.
It was a graduation day for the students of the Technological Institute of the Philippines. Engineers, architects, business graduates, and many more filled the grand hall, eagerly waiting for their names to be called and to receive their diplomas.
One by one, the names were called, each student taking their moment of glory on the stage. The ceremony continued smoothly, with the MC maintaining a lively atmosphere.
After a while, the MC paused and looked at the audience with a smile. "And now, ladies and gentlemen, we come to a very special part of our ceremony. We are honored to have among our graduates today a distinguished individual who has achieved great success and brought immense pride to our institution and nation."
The audience murmured and they already knew who the summa cum laude was.